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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Money
Cash is the preferred method of payment in Oman, although credit cards are accepted in larger department stores, restaurants and hotels. Cash and traveller’s cheques can be exchanged in... read more
Local Currency
The monetary unit is the Oman rial (RO or OR). It is divided into 1,000 baisas (also spelt ‘baiza’). Notes come in denominations of rials 50, 20, 10, 5, 1, 1/2 (500 baisas), 1/4 (250... read more
Banks
The well-structured and ever-growing network of local and international banks, strictly controlled by the Central Bank of Oman, offers the full range of commercial and personal banking... read more
ATMs
Most banks operate automatic teller machines (ATMs) that accept a wide range of cards. Common systems accepted around Muscat include MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Global Access,... read more
Money Exchanges
Money exchanges are found all over Muscat and Salalah, offering good service and exchange rates (often better than the banks). Exchange houses are usually open from 08:00 to 13:00 and... read more
Credit Cards
Larger shops, hotels and restaurants in Muscat and Salalah accept major credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa) and they will often have the card logos displayed... read more
Tipping
An increasing number of hotels and restaurants automatically include a service charge of at least 5% (check the bottom of your bill), although it is unlikely to end up with your waiter.... read more
