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Oman's attractions, hotels and airports, one guide each.
Oman's main gateway: terminals, airlines and destinations, getting to the city, transit, lounges and practical tips.
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Oman's second airport: terminal, domestic and international flights, khareef season traffic and getting into Salalah.
2026-10-19
How to fly to Duqm, what the airport offers, who uses it and how it connects the SEZAD economic zone to Muscat.
2026-10-19
What to know about Sohar Airport: its role, current flights and the best ways to reach Sohar from Muscat and the UAE.
2026-10-19
How to fly to Khasab in Musandam, what to expect at the small airport and the alternatives by road and sea.
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Oman's most famous landmark: its architecture, the great carpet and chandelier, visiting hours for non-Muslims, dress code and tips.
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The Gulf's first opera house: architecture, the season of opera, ballet and concerts, guided tours, dress code and the Opera Galleria.
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Frankincense, silver and spices in one of Arabia's oldest markets, a seafront promenade and a Portuguese fort: how to enjoy Muttrah.
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Built in the 17th century, Nizwa Fort is one of Oman's most visited monuments. History, what to see inside, tickets and tips.
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One of the largest forts in Arabia, inscribed by UNESCO in 1987: its history, the oasis town of Bahla, pottery and what to see.
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Built in the 1670s as a palace and seat of learning, Jabrin is famous for its painted ceilings and carved woodwork.
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Terraced villages, roses, pomegranates and cool air at 2,000 metres: how to visit Jebel Akhdar, the 4x4 rule, the best seasons and walks.
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At about 3,000 metres, Jebel Shams overlooks a spectacular canyon. How to get there, the Balcony Walk and where to stay.
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One of Oman's most picturesque villages, with stone houses built into the rock, palm terraces and a flowing falaj. How to visit respectfully.
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Oman's most famous wadi hike: the boat crossing, the walk, swimming through pools to the cave waterfall, and tips for a safe visit.
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Green palms, warm turquoise pools and a cave in the desert mountains: how to visit Wadi Bani Khalid and combine it with the Sharqiya Sands.
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Oman's most accessible desert: how to get to the Sharqiya Sands, choosing a camp, dune driving, camel rides and staying safe.
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One of the Indian Ocean's key nesting beaches for green turtles. How guided night and dawn visits work, the best season and rules.
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A natural sinkhole filled with turquoise water beside the coastal highway: what it is, swimming, facilities and tips.
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A protected archipelago off Barka with coral reefs, turtles and reef sharks: snorkelling and diving trips, rules and the best season.
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The ruins of a medieval port and a museum telling Oman's maritime and frankincense history, part of the UNESCO Land of Frankincense.
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Dhofar's most famous valley turns green in the monsoon, with waterfalls, a lake, boats and grazing camels. When to go and what to see.
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Dolphins, Telegraph Island and fishing villages reachable only by boat: what a day on a dhow in Khor Ash Sham is like.
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5,000-year-old beehive tombs and towers near Ibri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What they are, how to visit and the best time for photos.
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A palace on its own bay between mountains and sea: what makes Al Bustan Palace special, its setting, dining, beach and who it suits.
2026-10-19
Calm courtyards, water gardens and one of the region's longest pools: a guide to The Chedi Muscat and who it is for.
2026-10-19
A resort of three hotels, beaches, a turtle nesting beach and a lazy river: how Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah works and which hotel to choose.
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A contemporary resort on a private bay, part of the Muscat Bay integrated tourism complex. What it offers and why it matters for owners.
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A large beachfront hotel in the Al Mouj community, close to the airport, the marina and the golf course.
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A bold, design-led hotel on the beach in Shatti Al Qurum, with rooftop and beach venues and a lively atmosphere.
2026-10-19One of Muscat's longest-established hotels, with gardens, pools and a beachfront location next to the Opera House district.
2026-10-19An ornate, palace-style hotel on Shatti Al Qurum beach with a striking lobby, gardens, pools and dining.
2026-10-19A luxury hotel with branded residences on the Qurum coast, one of the few places in central Muscat where foreigners can buy.
2026-10-19A resort perched at about 2,000 metres on the rim of the Saiq Plateau canyon, famous for its views and cool mountain air.
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A secluded mountain retreat built of local stone above a deep gorge on Jebel Akhdar, known for hiking and tranquillity.
2026-10-19A village-style resort in a remote bay of the Musandam peninsula, famous for arrival by paraglider and villas with private pools.
2026-10-19A beach resort in Salalah next to the UNESCO Al Baleed site, with pool villas, a freshwater lagoon and coconut groves.
2026-10-19A well-known luxury desert camp in the Sharqiya (Wahiba) Sands with tented suites, dune excursions and Bedouin experiences.
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