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New road in the direction of Yemen

by sachara

West of Salalah, after Mughsayl, the mainroad is passing by a spectacular mountaineous landscape.This new road of about 80 KM, a highly technical achievement, is constructed by a British firm in four years with the help of hundreds of roadworkers. At the 1100 M high plateau of Jebel Qamar, it's possible to park the car and enjoy the breathtaking view.Our Omani driver was very proud to show us this road. This road gave the possibility to reach Yemen this way. During our visit the border was not open yet, but our driver said this could change vey fast.

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getting around oman

by TomorrowsAngel

Oman Air has daily flights between Muscat and Salalah, and regular services to Sur, Khasab, Dibba and Massirah Island. Intercity buses serve most main provincial towns daily. Renting a car in the sultanate is easy but not cheap. Its better to use Oman's comprehensive system of service taxis and microbuses. Drivers will depart when they have a few passengers, expecting to pick up and drop off other passengers along the way; it's a very cheap way to get around providing you're in no particular hurry. You can also take a taxi or microbus 'engaged' (ie, privately) by paying for all of the seats in it. Only Muscat has a local bus system. Muscat Airport is 40km west of the city. There are car rental agencies at the airport and taxis and buses are available.

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destination oman

by TomorrowsAngel

Europe and the Middle East have good air access to Oman, with flights available on most larger carriers between Oman and European/Middle Eastern capitals and other major cities. There's a departure tax of around US$8. Entering or leaving by land means travelling between Oman and the UAE as the border with Yemen is not open to travellers. There's daily bus service between Muscat and Dubai.

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Muscat Self Drive

by Vincenti

We used Al Maskry Self Drive . We were met at the airport with our car and chauffered down to their office in Al Ghoubra (on the main highway from the airport ). Acess to and from Seeb airport is straightforward however .Our rate was OR100 inclusive of taxes and insurance for 12 days for a compact automatic Nissan Sunny Ex with very few kms on the clock . Called in the office the day before we left to pay our bill , then left the car in the airport compound on departure for Al Maskry to pick up .A car is practically a must - it would hve cost almost our hire rate to be taxied to and from the airport . Petrol prices are negligible .

It's a LONG long-haul

by DesertRat

From North America there are no nonstops or even through flights, so you'll have to change planes in Europe. British Airways, Swiss Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air France all have through-flights to Muscat, though most stop briefly in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Bahrain. Oman Air has nonstops between here and Zürich in a pool service with Swiss. Otherwise, use Emirates, which is one of the world's best companies in my view. You'll have to change in Dubai, but that's a small price to pay for the comfort.Visas: As of November 1, 2000, the UAE and Oman began allowing visitors with a visa from either country to visit the other without having to get an additional visa. More recently, Oman has announced "visas on arrival" to some 65 nationalities if they come during the Muscat Shopping Festival that begins in early January and continues for some 5 weeks. Car or 4x4. There are local buses, service taxis,...

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Seeb International Airport,...

by frankcanfly

Seeb International Airport, near Muscat, is the primary air entry point. There are many excellent connections to points beyond. If you're lucky, you'll see the Emir's beautiful 747SP aircraft out your window.

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If you want to see something,...

by Tatie

If you want to see something, you really need a car. We travelled around with this jeep, the best way of getting around. The roads aren't always good, so a jeep is no luxury!!In the city of Muscat, you can always take a taxi...you won't have trouble finding one!! LOL

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4 wheelers are the best bet.

by Faiza-Ifrah

The best bet is to take a flight from any European destination to Dubai and then take Emirates Airlines to Muscat.For visiting most of Oman's natural and historic landmarks, one has to go offroad. Therefore, 4 wheelers are highly recommended. A 4 wheeler will serve the purpose of crossing rocks, boulders and waterbodies and carrying all the load, as shown here.

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u have two way to get to Oman,...

by amdbadi

u have two way to get to Oman, by plane ...in Muscat we have Seeb Airport, it is 40km from Old Muscat. and also u can come from UAE by road..they r some buses coming from Dubai and AbuDhabi to Muscat everyday. Here in Oman, the transportaion is tough one. what i mean here, the public transportaion is not that widly used here. u can find buses that they will take u any major city in Oman (go to Ruwai staion in Muscat, it is the best plase to find what u want)..but moving around the city is the hard thing here if u do not have your own car. Taxis r the only way here. they r two types, Normal Taxis and mini bus taxi (all taxis r coloured in orange and white)..if u want the taxi onlyfor yourelf, that will cost u more than if u r willing to share it with others. for example, u want to go Sohar (200km away from Muscat), if u go alone in a taxi, that will cost more than 15 OR..ok if u tell the...

Seeb International Airport,...

by evliyasems

Seeb International Airport, located in Muscat, is served by many international airlines such as British Airways, KLM, Kuwait Airways, Swiss Air and Emirates. The national carrier is Oman Air which flies to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, and Sri Lanka as well as performing domestic flights to Salalah, Masirah Island and Musandam. Taxis or cars can be hired at the airport, or hotels will arrange for transport.Residents in the UAE are able to drive to Oman by road. It is a journey of around 4 - 5 hours from Dubai.What public transport systems are available?Many visitors, if not hiring cars, tend to use taxis, which are reasonably priced. There are a number of metered cab firms now. Agree the price first if using an orange and white taxi. Mini-buses travel all over the commercial areas, stopping and picking-up on request. This form of transport is particularly...

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Hilton Salalah  Salalah

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Sur Beach Hotel  Sur

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Q:  who could inform me about a really good local travel agency or tour operator in oman, in order to book with them a 15 days round... 

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A: I recommend Nomad Tours in Oman. We stayed at Nomad Guest House in Muscat- it was excellent, and Lorna (the owner) can organize any tour that you might like to... 

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