Oman holidays

Famous Jahili fort in Al Ain oasis, United Arab Emirates

Oman holidays blend ancient history with mega-sized sights. Think frozen-in-time fortresses, sweeping, spice-filled markets and swish temples.

Regal Muscat

In Oman’s capital city, whitewashed houses, colourful public parks and beaches lined with fishing boats file into one photo frame. Sights-wise, some of Muscat’s highlights include the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque – home to the second-biggest crystal chandelier in the world – and Muttrah Souk, the oldest market on the Arabian Peninsula.

Islamic artefacts

History’s a major player on a holiday to Oman. Outside of the capital, the country’s collection of UNESCO-stamped desert fortresses gives guide book writers plenty to work with. The most famous of the four is Bahla Fort, in the town of the same name. It’s over 500 years old, and its 30-metre-tall, sandstone watchtower is the perfect place to snap some photos of Oman’s top-class mountain scenery.

Dunes, wadis and waterfalls

When it comes to landscapes, Oman has its fair share of sprawling deserts. Head to the east, meanwhile, and the country’s flora-filled valleys come into the spotlight. In Wadi Shab – near the town of Tiwi – you can hike through towering gorges and swim in jade-coloured rivers, cave pools and waterfalls.

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Facts about Oman

Capital
Muscat
Currency
Omani Rial
(OMR)
Population
4,424,762
Language
Arabic
Time zone
GMT +4
Flight duration
7 hours from Gatwick

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