Visit Oman

Visiting Oman is a rewarding experience filled with natural beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality.

🛂 Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa: Most nationalities can apply online via eVisa.
GCC Residents: May get visa-on-arrival for certain categories.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.

✈️ How to Get There

Major airports: Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Salalah Airport (SLL).
Direct flights are available from many countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to April: Pleasant weather, perfect for sightseeing and desert activities.
Avoid peak summer (May–September) due to extreme heat.

Oman, Muscat. Cityscape of Mutrah harbour, at dusk

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Old Sailboat anchored at Muttrah Corniche. The the old city and mountains in the background. From Muscat, Oman.

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One of the Great Attraction on the way to Mutrah-Muscat Road,

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🏞️ Must-Visit Places

Muscat – Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Mutrah Souq
Nizwa – Forts, traditional market
Wahiba Sands – Desert safari, Bedouin camps
Jebel Akhdar & Jebel Shams – Mountains and trekking
Salalah – Green landscape, especially during Khareef (monsoon)

🛏️ Accommodation

Ranges from luxury hotels to eco-lodges and desert camps.
Book in advance during peak tourist season (Dec–Feb).

🧕 Cultural Etiquette

Oman is a conservative Muslim country.
Dress modestly, especially in public or religious places.
Public displays of affection should be avoided.
Always ask before taking pictures of people.

🚗 Getting Around

Car rental is popular (especially for remote areas like deserts and mountains).
Taxis and ride-hailing apps (like OTaxi or Mwasalat) are widely available.

🍽️ Local Cuisine to Try

Shuwa (slow-cooked meat)
Majboos (spiced rice with meat)
Mashuai (grilled kingfish)
Enjoy Omani dates and coffee (kahwa) as a traditional welcome.