Sultan-time and the living is easy. No wonder the people smile so much, are so good natured. When the siege was intense defenders poured boiling date syrup onto the attackers below. Stalls are piled high with pashminas, spices, bronze ornaments as well as domestic necessities.
The labyrinthine Muttrah souk in Muscat is probably one of the few remaining places on the planet where you can cross gold, frankincense and myrrh off of your shopping list within a few minutes.
It is an elongated ribbon of a city trapped between sea and mountains. White, gleaming Muscat takes pride in its pristine appearance. Legally motorists may be fined for not washing their car. In the port there are still traditional dhows ready to trade with the world, just as their sea-faring Omani ancestors have for the last millennium or so.
Oman seems fascinating Michael; you make a great point in seeing the place, based on its richness in many other areas. I only did a quick 3 hour layover in Muscat, at the airport.
But the folks we house sat for in Qatar said the place is like stepping decades back in time, a magical Middle Eastern oasis of friendly people, beautiful nature and rich with culture. All rank high on my list as far as places to see. Oh no, this is such sad timing with Qaboos dying. I read it on the news this morning.
It just shows that luxury can come at a different angle, in different ways to what one may typically expect. I worked in Oman for 13 years…those 13 wonderful years. What a Great Country and lovely locals to compliment it with. Oman was a Home away from Home. There is so much tradition in Oman that makes you feel it as your own and you fall in love with the Country. I thank the people of Oman for the wonderful time I spent there.
God Bless. When I was a kid of 12 years old, the time was different. But Dubai is changed now, There are many places to see in current time. Subscribed your blog for more info…. Name required Your actual name, not your online persona, website name, company name or keywords, otherwise your comment won't be published. Banknote denominations are and baisas, and 0. I wrote this post while sitting at Muscat airport. I was very sad to leave, as I had such a great time in Oman and found it difficult to say goodbye.
I felt so very welcome in this amazing country. The people are very nice and the country feels safe and relaxed. There are many reasons to visit Oman but not many people seem to know about them. I hope this article will change that and will inspire you to plan an Oman vacation! There were so many amazing off-road routes in Oman! My favorite one was the road through Wadi Bani Awf, it was breathtaking! We drove up a steep pass and the higher we got, the more incredible the views.
Other great off-road tracks we took were the dirt roads in Jebel Shams and the Eastern Hajar mountains. Be sure to get a good off-road guidebook before you set off. The people in Oman are very welcoming and always happy to help! We were invited for Karak traditional Omani tea and dates at Bimmah Sinkhole, guided to the most beautiful secluded pool in Wadi Tiwi by a friendly year-old boy and always greeted by the local people when we were exploring one of the tiny mountain villages on foot.
And whenever we stopped at the side of the road to check our map, within seconds a friendly Omani pulled over to ask if we needed any help. Wild camping is legal in Oman and totally awesome! Of course, you need to clean up your trash, but other than that there are no restrictions to where you can camp!
So pick your preferred spot, be it the beach, the mountains or the desert! Anyone fancy a dreamlike oasis? This little beach near Wadi Tiwi was perfect for a morning of snorkeling. Oman continuously amazed me with its brilliant scenery, the mountains are gorgeous… The tallest mountain in Oman is Jebel Shams which is meters high.
Be sure to hike the Balcony Walk, a trail leading along the edges of steep cliffs that drop down for hundreds of meters. When I mentioned to people I was going to Oman many people asked: why, Oman is a big desert right, nothing to see? After our 2-week road trip, I can say from personal experience Oman is most definitely not one big desert but offers a huge variety of landscapes. The Sharqiya Sands is one of the desert areas in Oman and has amazing red sand dunes and mesmerizing views….
I visited Nakhal Fort which was built in the 17th century and beautifully restored, see picture above. Just outside the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, along busy shipping lanes carrying a significant share of the world's maritime commercial traffic, Oman has convenient access and connections to the Gulf, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Oman is an economically, politically and socially stable country in the MENA region.
In addition, Oman is a country with a modern business law framework, respect for free markets, a prime location, a business-friendly environment, a contract sanctity, and respect for property rights.
Oman is a place with relatively low taxes, an educated and largely bilingual workforce, a modern transport infrastructure, and where it is easy to start your business. Oman, a perfect location at the centre of the east-west nexus joining European, Asian, and North American markets. Just outside the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf, along the busy shipping lanes carrying a prominent share of the world's maritime commercial traffic, Oman has connections and easy access to the Gulf, the Indian Subcontinent and Africa.
Oman falls under the tax-free zone.
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