Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Oman, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Attractions
Museums within the main areas outside of Muscat include: Children's Museum, Muscat Gate Museum, Omani French Museum, National Museum, Sultan's Armed Forces Museum, The, Museums within... read more
Archaeological Sites
Archaeological excavations in south-eastern Arabia only started in the 1950s. It was then that Danish archaeologists found settlements and temples of the city-state of Dilmun, dating... read more
Art Galleries
Art is valued highly in the Arab world, so art galleries in the region tend to stock art of high quality and in various styles. Although Oman has no art museums, its art galleries do... read more
Bull Fighting
Unlike Spanish bullfighting, the Oman version is bloodless and the animals suffer little or no injury during fighting. This is not a gory sport, but rather a contest of strength between... read more
Camel Racing
Camel racing is a popular traditional sport and you shouldn’t miss the chance to see it up close. The camels are bred specially for the track, and it is still Bedouin families that raise... read more
Forts & Castles
The mud brick and stone architecture of Oman’s many forts is a constant reminder of the country’s past. Whether you travel the interior, the coast or the mountains, you are sure to... read more
Museums
The Exhibition Centre was given to the Omani people as a gift from Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the largest oil and gas production company in the country. It is a well designed... read more
Museums - Out of City
The museum is the cultural centre of Salalah and offers visitors an extended display of traditional literary works, ancient scriptures and coins dating back to the 11th century, pottery... read more
Showjumping
The primary aim of this organisation is to hold various camel races throughout the year in different areas of Oman. However, they also hold showjumping events, although these tend to take... read more
