Exploring the Rich Culture of Oman

Oman is a country rich in cultural heritage and history. From its bustling markets and charming villages to its ancient forts and museums, there is so much to discover about the cultural heritage of Oman. In this blog, we will explore some of the key aspects of Omani culture that make it truly unique and […]

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Shopping in Salalah

When you travel to a foreign country, shopping should not be neglected. Whether souvenirs, some incense or a few new shoes we are sure everyone will find something that reminds him of the vacation here in Oman. There are three big shopping malls in Salalah: Salalah Gardens Mall, Oasis Mall and Salalah Grand Mall. The […]

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Why are there only coconut palms in Salalah?

As one or the other may have noticed, there are only coconut palms in Salalah. Whereas in the rest of the country only date palms grow. But why is that so? Here comes the explanation. Let’s start with some facts about date palms. They grow mainly in North Africa and West Asia. But they also […]

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Do I need a visa for Oman?

In case you stay up to 14 days and you are national of one of the following countries you will receive a visa on arrival and don’t need to apply for one in advance.  Albania Algeria Andorra Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Canada Chile […]

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Facts about Oman

The Al Said family is the longest-ruling royal family in the whole of Arabia whose reign has been continuous since 1744 Oman is one of the oldest human-inhabited countries on Earth, it is estimated that humans have been living in Oman for at least 106,000 years In the Global Terrorism Index Oman comes near last on […]

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Taqa

The village of Taqah is located about 23 km east of Salalah and lies directly on a white sandy beach and is lined with thousands of coconut palms and agricultural gardens.       Besides agriculture, the main source of income for the villagers is fishing. Off the coast are rich fishing grounds for the […]

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Weather and best travel time to Oman

Although Oman is smaller in area than Germany, for example, the country can be divided into four climatic zones based on its geography. These zones consist of the coastal region in the north (Muscat, Sur, Batina Plain, Sohar), the Hajar Mountains, the interior (desert area) and the southern coastal region consisting of the province of […]

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Mirbat

The eventful history of the port city dates back to the 10th century, during its career it was both a feared pirate’s nest and a successful trading and frankincense port. Today, a horse sculpture at the entrance to the town and the name Mirbat (“horse market”) recall the precious Arabian horses that were once traded […]

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Beaches in Salalah

  Salalah is located in the south of Dhofar, the southernmost region of Oman. It is characterized by the monsoon wind Khareef, which brings a lot of rain from June to September. This makes the landscape green. In the winter months you have pure sun and a fascinating landscape. This natural phenomenon makes the region […]

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The Land of Frankincense

Frankincense is closely associated with the history of Oman. So much so that the place was known as Land of Frankincense and there are plenty of evidences available to support this nomenclature. The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the remains of the caravan oasis of Shisr/Ubar and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and […]

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