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Here is a highlight list I have put together after 2.5 years in this country. (no order)
1. Mutrah Souq in Muscat
2. Jebel Shams (hiking)
3. White beach near Sur (amazing)
4. Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khalid (both are stunning)
5. Watching Horse races in Badiya in the Sharqiya region
6. Women's Wednesday Souq in Ibra
7. Dune bashing and sand surfing in the dunes of Wahiba
8. Dolphin watching and fishing off the coast of Muscat.
9. Turtle watching at Ras al Jinz near Sur (Arabian Coast)
10. Salalah during the Monsoons season( June to September)
11. Driving from Salalah to Yemen border through incredible mountains.
12. Visiting the beautiful forts of Jabrin, Rustaq
13. Visiting the Fjords in Musandam Peninsula
14. Walking and people watching near Al Shatti beach in Al Qurm Muscat (near Embassies)
15. Visiting the interesting souqs of Bahla and Nizwa
16. Visiting and watching the ship builders build dhows in Sur
17. Sohar
18. Driving through the mindblowing empty quarter of Saudi Arabia and Oman (from Muscat to Salalah and it is about 1000KM)
19. Visiting old mosques in Samail and Fanja near Muscat
20. Visiting the old city in Ibra, Oman Leave a Comment Other Contact: johnnyzahara@hotmail.com (if you
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This walking tour can take up one full day. I started my tour at Mutrah Port. If you are there early enough, visit the fish market. Walk along the cornishe, pass the Al-Samak roundabout. From here one already have a beautiful view of Mutrah Fort. On the right hand side you will see the beautiful merchant's houses. Further on, at the traffic lights, cross the street to visit the Mutrah Souq. One should return to the souq to spend more time there. Continue along the cornishe.
As you leave Mutrah, you will see a interesting fountain, which is visited by many locals. Next you will reach Al-Riyam Park. Continue along the cornishe, which will eventually bring you to Muscat gate, where you can find the Muscat Gate Museum. Continue into Muscat proper. Here you will find the Sultan's Palace, Al-Jalali Fort, Al-Mirani Fort, Bayt -Az-Zubair, French-Omani Museum and many places, buildings of interest.
The stretch from Al-Riyam to Muscat is a bitt stiff, so carry enough water with you to drink.
I really enjoyed this walk, which did take up a big part of a day.
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Jebel Akhdar in Arabic means "Green Mountains" and this region of the most verdant outside of Salalah and the Batinah Coast. To go there requires a 4-wheel drive ( and a road permit because of military installations in the area). One of the most scenic areas in Oman, coupled with the friendly local inhabitants, this region is a natural spot for tourism. Leave a Comment
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Many people imagine sand dunes when they think of the Arabian Desert. Although there are some sand dunes in the western part of the country, most of Oman's desert consists of rugged mountains and hills, deep valleys (or wadis), flood plains and alluviums, coastal scrub, salt flats, and salt marshes.
Travelers to Oman can visit the desert, usually with a tour company specializing in off-road adventures or sand-skiing. I visited most of the desert habitats while searching for birds. Leave a Comment
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The Sands can be visited as a daytrip from Muscat. Beautiful copper coloured sands, with camels, Bedouins and authentic desert living.
A 4x4 vehicle is a must, and might be best to go on an organized trip with a driver and guide.
It is a destination in Oman that can keep you busy for a few days. The road from Muscat to Wahiba Sands is extremely picturesque and almost a trip in itself.
This is a must visit! Address: Ebda TourismPhone: (00968) 99661527Directions: On the road from Muscat to SurWebsite: www.ebda-tourism.co.nr Other Contact: khaled_wahaibi@hotmail.com
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Here you can enjoy the beach and the islands. There are boats to take you to the islands. When the sea level gets down you can walk to a watchtower on one of the islands. There is an abundance of shells on the beach and cars are allowed to drive on the beach, wow! Leave a Comment
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Nakhal fort is nice to visit. There are many rooms such as pray room, store room, kitchen, meetign room, room for governor, room for weapon, winter room, etc.
There are excellent views from the watch towers.
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On the way back from Wahiba Sands to Muscat (about 80km before Muscat), camel races were taking place in a small road side village. If you get the oppurtunity, you should try your best to watch this local sport.
Men, young and old are dresses in traditional attire, with belt and khanjars. The race was attended by a huge crowd of men, women and children. There were camel races as well as horse races.
It seems that these races are not advertised, and one should ask around as to they are to be held.
This is one of the highlights in Oman.
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There are some excellent snorkelling and diving in Oman, and the untouched coastline is perfect for anyone wanting peace and quiet. Diving courses are given at the Al Sawadi Beach Resort as well as Blue Zone. Omans waters are full of life! Leave a Comment Directions: Anywhere along the coastline.
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 Bibi Mariam's Tomb at Qalhat
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