Tour Muscat Oman
Oman City Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages do they speak in Oman?
Arabic is the official language of Oman, but English is widely spoken and taught in schools from a young age. All signs are written in Arabic and then English.
When’s the best time of year to visit Oman?
As you might expect from its location on the Arabian Peninsula, Oman has a reliably warm temperature with consistently good weather year-round. It can get blisteringly hot in the summer, from May to July, so it’s best to visit during the cooler winter period from October to March.
Is it safe to visit Oman?
There are no warnings from the UK government around visiting Oman, and it is actually one of the few places in the world where there is reportedly no terrorism whatsoever. There is also virtually no crime, making Oman an incredibly safe destination.
Oman is like something from a fairy tale, with grand palaces and ornate mosques, and warm smiling people. Discover all it has to offer, from its ancient history spanning thousands of years, to vast golden deserts with great sand dunes rolling into the distance, and misty emerald oases producing bountiful crops of bananas and pomegranates.
Why you’ll love Oman…
- Taking in the splendour of the palatial Grand Mosque in Muscat
- Exploring sub-tropical Salalah’s lush green banana plantations
- Savouring rich dates and aromatic coffee wherever you go
- Shopping for everything from jewellery and rugs, to coffee pots and incense at Muttrah Souq
- Learning about the fascinating heritage and culture at the National Museum
- Discovering the oasis of Jebel Akhdar, famous for its incredible pomegranates
- Watching dhow boats being made by hand in Sur
- Catching a glimpse of the Sultan’s Palace through the gates in Muscat
- Haggling for carpets at Jebel Shams, the Grand Canyon of Arabia
- Witnessing the remarkable turtle-hatching at Ras Al Jinz
- Strolling along the glittering waterfront of Muttrah Corniche in the evening
- Journeying south on the fragrant UNESCO Frankincense Trail
Did you know?
- The Omani weekend falls on Thursday and Friday, but the authorities are looking to change this to Friday and Saturday.
- A traditional welcome in Oman includes greeting your guests with dates and coffee.
- The top selling beverage in Oman is Mountain Dew.
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