Suffused with the mystery and romance of Arabia, Oman is relatively unspoilt by tourism. Offering far more than spectacular desert landscapes, Oman has a proud and ancient culture and a wealth of archaeological wonders. Visit ancient stone forts, picturesque fishing villages and dramatic coastlines where mountains plunge directly into the sea. Travel by 4WD through rugged mountains, canyons, oases and sand dunes, populated by mysterious Bedouin tribes.
Highlights of Oman include:
• Muscat, one of the oldest cities of the Middle East
• Oasis town of Nizwa with its Islamic architecture
• The Wahabi Sands, a vast sea of sand dunes
• Mountain villages of Wadi Bani Khalid
• 400 year old Quriyat Fort & the Fish souk
• Deep pools of Wadi Arbyeen, shaded by date palms
Culture
The Omani culture has its roots firmly in the Islamic religion. With this in mind the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan and other Islamic festivities are very important events in Omani culture. The people of Oman are well known for their hospitality.
Climate
Oman's climate is mainly hot and dry, particularly in the scorching barren interior where summer temperatures can soar to 54°C. As a result the winter season is the best time to visit Oman.On the coast humidity can be high during the summer months. In general Oman has low and irregular rainfall except in the south which experiences heavy monsoon rains between Jun-Sep.
