Oman Travel

Mutraq Souq, a traditional bazaar, in the Omani capital offers a fresh and relaxing way to buy perfumes and incense and also offers an insight into a different culture

Sep 18, 2009 - Michael Mackey

Adventure seekers have been exploring the vast sand dunes around the city of Muscat, Oman for years. Dune safari packages are a popular way to explore outside the city.

Oct 11, 2008 - Jaclyn Suhy

Visitors to Muscat have a range of hotel areas to choose from. Options include business districts, residential areas, commercial centres and beachside resorts.

Mar 20, 2008 - Rod Quin

Travelers to Oman should visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat with its towering minarets, white marble courtyard, beautiful prayer mat and stunning chandeliers.

Feb 27, 2008 - Rod Quin

With its medieval gates and walls, spectacular harbour, old forts, modern palace and museums, Old Muscat offers visitors to Oman a range of opportunities for sightseeing.

Feb 27, 2008 - Rod Quin

Muttrah is the historical and cultural heart of Muscat, the capital of Oman. Here Oman's history as a great seafaring and trading nation comes alive.

Feb 7, 2008 - Rod Quin

Visitors to Muscat, Oman, looking for day trips from the city which offer insights into Omani life should consider excursions to the nearby towns of Quriyat and Nizwa.

Feb 7, 2008 - Rod Quin

Cheap prices, good roads, manageable traffic and plenty to see make driving a pleasure in Muscat, the capital of Oman.

Feb 4, 2008 - Rod Quin

Diana Darke is a Middle East specialist who used to live in Oman. Sandra Shields lived there for three years and revisited several times to research this guide.

Jul 23, 2007 - Hugh Taylor

Muscat's Annual Festival attracts large numbers of visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Countries and from Europe.

Jan 16, 2007 - Hugh Taylor

Cheap tickets are on sale for Middle East and other destinations served by Gulf Air the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain

Jan 15, 2007 - Hugh Taylor