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Oman is a islamic country, you have not to forget it.Mostly of women from Oman wear "Bulcan", they just only show their eyes. You never can look at them or their eyes.If you are a woman, you should not to show your legs and shoulders. In the international sites don't use to have got any problem but in the rest of the city you can get in troubles.
THE ONLY MINOR thing in Omanyou have to bargain the taxis.NOT like in Dubai, where taxis are drive by immigrants with A METER.In Oman they are drive by handsome Omanisthey own there taxis.....BUT NO METERS....SO YOU NEED TO BARGAIN THEMBUTYOU MAY MAKE FRIENDS ALSO..................
Off-road desert adventures (known as "wadi-bashing") are an activity that is popular among visitors to Oman. There are sand dunes, mountains, wadis, and pools and waterfalls to explore. Because of the dangers of desert travel, anyone wishing to participate in an off-road trip should go with an experienced guide. Otherwise, getting stranded in the desert can be fatal. It is easy to lose a sense of direction, especially because in the deep desert, all sand dunes look alike. It is very easy to become hopelessly bogged down in the sand and very difficult to get out. And the intense heat, especially in the summer, can impair the judgment of almost anyone.For those who choose to go into the desert alone, there are certain precautions that should be taken to ensure a safe trip. First of all, a plentiful supply of water must be taken. In hot weather, a person needs about four pints (two liters)...
One of the most dangerous things about cruising around Oman is when the Wadis (riverbeds) fill up with excess rain from a downpour. These flash floods can cause havoc for drivers so if you see dark clouds (especially in the Dhofar and Sharqiya region) slow down near every bend because loads of cars hit these wadis full of water at full tilt. Be careful.
A major concern and danger in Oman is driving during the day and night and in particular in and around the Hajaar Mountains in the north. Camels and donkeys can appear out of nowhere which causes potential problems for drivers. Zooming out of the way of an animal is a problem not to mention the Omani drivers coming at you at 150 km an hour. Be careful !
Oman is a wonderful place to visit during the winter (November to March) when temps are around 25 to 30 degrees. Walking around in May feels like walking into a hairdryer (40 to 45 degrees daily), June feels like walking in front of an oven (45 to 50 degrees) and July is like a blast furnace with temps topping out at 55+ in the desert. The hottest I have ever experienced was around 58 degrees celsius so my point is stay away during the summer unless you love insane heat.
The biggest danger in Oman is by far the driving and if you dont have a car then you will probably need to get a taxi and taxi drivers are notorious for bad driving in the Arabian Gulf. They will speed up to 160km/HR and think nothing of it. Two tips to combat this problem are:1. Demand a seat belt and although they will claim to not have seatbelts they are not telling the truth. By law, every taxi must have them but for some reason Omani taxis fold them under the seats. Wait and demand for them and they will instantly uncover them.2. If the driver is going too fast then say "Batee" or Schway Schway" which means slow down and slowly slowly. Hopes these help!
We booked a five day tour with Nomadic Explorer. Their brochure promised a luxurious 4WD. We did not expect something brand new but a 14 year old vehicle is hardly luxurious. It struggled to make it up some of the steeper parts of the off road sections even though the driver was excellent. Unlike vehicles from their competitors the company name was not even on the vehicle- probably as it was too embarrassing to represent the company. Nomadic Explorer offered nothing by way of compensation- in fact they felt nothing was wrong in failing to deliver on their advertising promise. The guide was very good- but he was freelance and not directly employed by the company. If Nomadic Explorer has been recommended to you then obviously they did not get the same vehicle as we had. We would thoroughly recommend exploring Oman- and with a guide- you will learn so much about the customs and way of life....
The citizens of some countries are required to apply for visa before entering Oman while some are required to apply for visa on arrival at the Seeb International Airport at Muscat. Remember to check whether you are required to do so when planning your trip to Oman.
In addition to the usual dangers of tailgaiting (following too closely), high speed, and unexpected speed bumps which drivers must be aware of, livestock is another danger, especially on the open road outside of the towns. Although you'll never run across cattle or horses strolling the roadways, you will almost inevitably meet up with sheep, goats, and, far more dangerous, camels! These beasts appear at the oddest moments, both in daytime and at night. If you hit one, be aware that 1) you're likely to total your car and may even be killed and 2) if you kill the camel, you'll be liable to judicial process, possibly a few days /weeks in jail while the case is adjudicated, and have to pay several thousand dollars to the owners for the loss of the animal.
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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...
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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