OMAN
CITIES IN OMAN
MUSCAT
The capital of the country – where traditional architecture sits beside stunning beaches and bustling souks – reflects Oman’s past and its present. Set between the sea and rugged mountain ranges, Muscat, with its melting pot of cultures, is the perfect starting point for an Omani adventure. Located at the foot of the Hajar Mountains, Oman’s major mountain range, Muscat faces the Arabian Sea. Architecturally, the city is characterized by a typical oriental Arabesque style with its low-standing white and sand-colored houses. The skyline is dotted with the minarets and domes of the city’s mosques.
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SHARQIYA SANDS (WAHIBA SANDS)
The vast Sharqiya desert – also known as the Wahiba Sands, since this is the name of the local tribe – lies at the heart of Oman. Throughout the day, its dunes change colour from white to yellow to red. Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Muscat or Sur, it is the most easily accessible desert area in the country. Using either of these two cities as a base means you can experience the desert in a day trip.
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RUB’ AL-KHALI
A vast area of Oman is covered by the Rub’ al Khali, the largest expanse of sand in the world. This Arabic phrase means “the Empty Quarter”, and this desert stretches over a quarter of the entire Arabian Peninsula. Its enormous surface area (twice the size of Victoria) lies partly in the Sultanate and partly in neighboring Saudi Arabia and Yemen. One of the few areas on Earth not to have been fully explored, it was nicknamed the Desert of the Deserts by the explorer Wilfred Thesier.
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NIZWA
The enchanting city of Nizwa lies in the middle of a breathtaking mountainous region and is an excellent starting point for trips into Oman’s deserts from the north of the country. During the 6th and 7th centuries, it was the capital and has managed to preserve the flavour and richness of its quintessential Omani-styled buildings. The ancient city developed around a lush, green oasis where the caravan routes from the north met those from the south. Its importance as a trading site is still demonstrated today by its outstanding souk, one of the most beautiful and bountiful in the country, showcasing a selection of items made from wood, clay and precious metals, as well as meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and spices.
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