Located on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the ancient Sultanate of Oman is the jewel of the Arabian Peninsula. You have wisely chosen a place with a wide a selection of rich heritage sites and divergent terrains. Oman is paradise for the inquisitive explorer. Since the Stone Age man has lived amid the raw rustic beauty of this peaceful country and enjoyed its exquisite natural beauty. Muscat, Oman’s picturesque capital, sits regally along the shores of the Gulf of Oman. It is surrounded on one side by the dinosaur scale-liked Hajar Mountains while the other side listens to the Gulf of Oman’s waves rippling on its beaches; a perfect place to start your adventure.
Explore the old and the new – the oldest souq in the world, discover the most valuable perfume in the world, shop at the Omani Craftsmen House, experience the local fish souq, tour museums that encase the rich heritage of Oman and visit the new additions – the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Omani Opera House. Your timing is great as The Muscat Festival will still be running through February. This festival offers a variety of events that reflect the true Arab culture. Outside of Muscat, Oman is best explored by 4X4 which you can rent or hire a driver and within two hours of Muscat explore the natural beauty of Oman, including its mountains, wadis and beaches as well as the interesting village of Nizwa with a souq known for its silver jewelry or even a boat trip to Musandam to see the “Fjords of Arabian” complete with frolicking dolphins. Your two night stay at the desert resort will introduce you to the beauty of the desert and most certainly camels. The best part of your trip will be getting to know the people of Oman. They are justly proud of their heritage, gracious hosts to all visitors and delight in showing you their country.