Jabal Akhdar is a mountainous region located approximately 2 hours' drive from Muscat. It's a magnificent place, between mountains and greenery, where the sun and the heat seem to have spared cultivation and vegetation.

Jabal Akhdar: the green mountains of Oman

Nizwa is one of the largest cities in the country. During your visit to Oman, don't miss out on this city packed with history and the centre of numerous activities.

Nizwa: the capital of central Oman

Salalah is the most important town in the Dhofar region, located in the south of Oman. It's a town full of resources, such as its industrial port and its frankincense supplies. Travellers can discover culture and the frankincense harvest there, beautiful buildings and even scuba dive.

Salalah, capital of Dhofar

Sur is a coastal city to the southeast of Muscat.
 It's one of the country's most important cities and an industrial hub.


Sur - the capital of dhow production - and its surrounds


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Wādī Banī Khālid

Al Jabel Akhdar

Muţraḩ

The capital of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat has the charm of a city that is both modern and traditional. 

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Muscat is the first place you have to see in Oman. It lets you soak up the local culture and get adapted prior to exploring the country. It's a very open town, there are lots of foreigners and the locals are very tolerant and open minded. Woman do not have to wear a veil. You can walk around in a t-shirt and trousers without any problems. But you should avoid provocation and not wear low cut tops or mini-shorts (despite the heat). The only places that will tolerate short clothing are the big hotel chains, night clubs and big restaurants - in other words, the places where foreigners and expatriates go.
When you are in Muscat don't miss Muttrah souk. It's in the old town. It's the perfect place to explore Omani culture. Once you've walked round the souk you can stroll round the traditional quarter. Avoid open displays of wealth (such as the latest camera hung around your neck) because these are poor areas. Theft is almost non-existent in Oman but it is simply more respectful. 
Another place you should see are Muscat's beaches. I especially liked Yiti. It's still a wild beach that not many tourists know about. It's not easy to get to, and it's better to go there in your own car, rather than being dependent on taxis.

Muscat is the capital of Oman, a country situated on the point of the Arab Peninsula, between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. <a href="/oman/">A trip to Oman</a> is really for couples or adventurous travellers.

Muscat is the gateway to the Sultanate. It may be surprising at first glance, with its highways and other modern buildings. To capture the soul of the city and notice its charm, it is better to go to the Muttrah district, which has traditional architecture (blue and yellow faience domes and ornate balconies), a souq, and a nice promenade built along a bay. While browsing the souq's slightly less touristy paths, I had the chance to stumble upon the area of the manufacturers of kummas (the Omanis' traditional hat). This part of the souk is particularly authentic, and a kumma is a good gift idea when having a <a href="/oman/">stay in Oman</a>.   The modern city has interesting monuments such as the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Opera, which are also worth a visit.  Muscat's interesting character lies in this big gap between tradition and modernity, which is fairly typical of the country.

The capital of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat has the charm of a city that is both modern and traditional.

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