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Oman
Arabia as it was: mountains, wadis and coast.
Oman keeps a traditional character: a low-rise Muscat, the Wahiba Sands, turquoise wadis, the Hajar range and the Salalah coast turned green by the monsoon.
Best time to visit
October – April
Time zone
GMT +4
Currency
OMR (ر.ع.)
Visa
Online e-visa
Flight time
8 – 10 hrs
via a connection from Vietnam
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Oman suits travellers who prefer landscape and culture to shopping. A 7–9 day route covers Muscat, Nizwa, the Wahiba Sands and Wadi Shab; Salalah peaks in the July–September khareef.
Oman at a glance
Population
4.6
million people
Area
309,500
km²
Capital
Muscat
Currency
OMR (ر.ع.)
Omani Rial
Language
Arabic
English widely used
Climate
Desert
khareef monsoon in Dhofar
Visa
E-visa
apply online in advance
Driving side
Right
Power socket
Type G
240V – 50Hz
Oman destination location
6 mapped locations
Muscat
The low-rise capital, with the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House.
Nizwa
The interior former capital, with its round fort and Friday goat market.
Wahiba Sands
An orange sand sea with Bedouin desert camps.
Wadi Shab
A canyon of turquoise pools and a waterfall inside a cave.
Salalah
The Dhofar region, turned green by the khareef monsoon.
Jebel Shams & Jebel Akhdar
Oman’s highest peak and the terraced rose-growing villages.
Best time to visit Oman
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Weather overview
Average temperature
17°C – 43°C
Cooler in the Hajar mountains
Rainfall
100 mm
Annual average
Humidity
35% – 70%
High on the coast
Sea temperature
24°C – 31°C
Gulf of Oman & Arabian Sea
Travel styles in Oman
Signature experiences
Adventure
Swimming at Wadi Shab
Nature
Camping in the Wahiba Sands
Heritage
Nizwa & Bahla forts
Culture
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Islands
Turtles at Ras Al Jinz
Food
Shuwa & Omani dates
City breaks
Mutrah Souq, Muscat
Resorts
Jebel Akhdar resorts
Sample itineraries
View allFrequently asked questions
What visa do I need for Oman?
An e-visa through the Royal Oman Police portal, usually approved in one to three working days. Some nationalities get a 14-day exemption.
How does Oman differ from the UAE?
Oman leans towards landscape, forts and old villages, with low-rise architecture and few skyscrapers or malls. The two pair well in one itinerary.
When should I visit Salalah?
July–September, the khareef, when the monsoon turns the arid Dhofar into green hills and waterfalls. It is peak season for Gulf visitors.
Do I need a 4x4?
Main roads are excellent and a normal car is fine. The Wahiba Sands, Jebel Shams and some wadis require a 4x4 with an experienced driver.
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What travellers say about Oman
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Quick facts (citation box)
- Destination
- Oman
- Region
- Middle East
- Capital
- Muscat
- Currency
- OMR (ر.ع.) — Omani Rial
- Language
- Arabic
- Best time to visit
- October – April; Salalah July – September
- Visa
- E-visa applied for online before travel
- Core services
- Tours, Transport, Hotels, Guides, Visa
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