TRAVELS

Desert Safari The Omani desert is a large expanse of sand dunes extending 200km from the mountains of the Eastern Hajar down to the Arabian Sea. The best known of these is Sharqiyah Sands (formerly known as the Wahiba Sands) with its dunes rising to an imposing 200m.
Water Activities With 3,165 km of coastline and clean, unpolluted waters, Oman is one of the best kept secrets in the diving world. One of the great places to surf in the Sultanate is Masirah Island. The height of the surf depends on the time of year, but 4-6 feet is normal. Kayaking is a recent introduction into Oman and is currently limited to the Capital Area.
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Opened in May 2001, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a splendid architectural achievement. This serene building rises above the surrounding area, its minarets standing tall against a background of mountains in a landscape which is quintessentially Omani. However, it is not just a triumph of architecture but symbolises the faith of the Omani people and the supremacy of Islam in the country.
Muscat Beaches The Capital Area offers some of the cleanest, most stunning beaches a visitor could hope to see. Most beaches are public with access for all. Weekend picnics and barbeques are popular on the beach.
World Heritage Sites The importance of Oman's natural and cultural sites has helped the Sultanate to gain the special attention and interest of UNESCO, through its International Heritage Preservation Programme, which aims to categorise and name all significant heritage sites worldwide, both cultural and natural.
Traditional weaponry Sayyid Faisal bin Ali Museum showcases Oman’s fortified architecture and traditional armoury. For the history enthusiasts, a visit to a recent opened Sayyid Faisal bin Ali Museum, displaying Oman’s fortified architecture and traditional weaponry as well as ancient memorabilia, is vital.
Treasures in stone at Bait Al Baranda Concealed amid the ruggedness of Oman’s mountain landscapes and the desolation of its vast deserts is an abundance of natural mineralic rocks that, geologists say, can potentially yield fabulous fortunes in gemstones and other semi-precious stones. Elements of this wealth will be showcased at a unique exhibition that will be held at Bait Al Baranda Muscat’s Visitors’ Centre from January 26 to 30.
Al-Hootah Cave Located on Al-Hootah Plateau on the southern slopes of Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar in Wilayat Al-Hamra, A'Dhakhliah Region, the subterranean system of Al-Hootah Cave was recently opened for public, after undergoing a programme of alterations which has turned it into a unique tourist attraction.
Khasab Fort For more than four centuries the Fort of Khasab has cast its harsh shadow over the sands of the Khawr. The fort, used to house the Wali and his family in past centuries, has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration programme and been transformed into a regional museum, opened in February 2007.
Oman Travel Oman offers many modes of transport. Weather your traveling by car or using the local bus service your sure to be intrigued by their local infrastructure of transport.