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In-depth guides to every city and governorate of Oman.
How Muscat is laid out, what each part of the capital is like, the climate, getting around, cost of living and where foreigners can buy a home.
2026-10-19
Oman's second city lives by the monsoon. A guide to Salalah's history, the khareef season, the frankincense sites, the economy and life in Dhofar.
2026-10-19
Sohar was Oman's ancient trading capital and is now its biggest industrial hub. A guide to the city, the port and free zone, living there and getting to Muscat.
2026-10-19
Former capital, fort city and gateway to the mountains. A guide to Nizwa's history, its fort and souq, the Friday cattle market and the villages around it.
2026-10-19
Oman's historic shipbuilding town. A guide to Sur's dhow yards, the turtle beaches of Ras Al Jinz, the wadis nearby, the LNG industry and life on the east coast.
2026-10-19
From fishing village to special economic zone: a guide to Duqm's port, refinery, industries, tourism and what living there is like today.
2026-10-19
A guide to Musandam, the Omani exclave of mountains and fjords: Khasab, dhow cruises in the khors, getting there from Muscat or Dubai and the rules for visitors.
2026-10-19
A guide to Ibri, capital of Ad Dhahirah, home to the 5,000-year-old Bat tombs, old mud-brick quarters, a lively souq and some of Oman's largest solar farms.
2026-10-19
Twin oasis of Al Ain across the border, Al Buraimi is a crossroads city of forts, palm groves and trade. A guide to the town, the border and daily life.
2026-10-19
Former capital of the Ya'rubi imams, Rustaq is a fort town at the foot of the mountains. A guide to its castle, hot spring, wadis and nearby Nakhal.
2026-10-19
Fish market, bull-butting, Al Sawadi islands and fast-growing suburbs: a guide to Barka, 40 minutes from Muscat Airport.
2026-10-19
A guide to Ibra in North Ash Sharqiyah: its abandoned merchant quarters, the women's souq, nearby desert camps in the Sharqiya Sands and daily life.
2026-10-19