| Oman is the second largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, with
the United Arab Emirates dividing a small section in the northmost
tip. The country's entire east coast is fringed by the Arabian Sea
and its land neighbours include Yemen to the south, and Saudi Arabia
and United Arab Emirates on its western border. |
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| Culture and Heritage |
Today's Oman is descended from an extraordinary civilization that
dates from 5,000 years ago.
Throughout Oman you will experience strands of that civilization
in the country's history, culture, physical landscape, and its traditions.
One of those traditions is the care and attention that the Omani
people invest in preserving the past for future generations.
This is only equaled by the continuous work being done to present
the country's treasures in an ever-more accessible, enjoyable and
engaging interpretation.
They have captured their own true essence of Arabia, and opened
the eyes of the world to its enchanting magic.
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| Lifestyle |
Like many modern states in the Gulf region, Oman has a sophisticated,
professional, well-educated, creative and committed society.
In particular, the commitment to friendship, hospitality and the
value of the family is the solid foundation for a lifestyle that
is a pleasure to behold.
And yet, added to this is that curious and fascinating insight into
a way of life that is uniquely Arabic and invites the visitor to
take an imaginative leap into another world.
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| Diving |
With 1700 Km of coastline, and clean, unpolluted waters, Oman
is one of the best-kept secrets in the diving world. There are a
number of dive agents who will arrange trips to the numerous coral
reefs surrounding the Sultanate.
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| Natural Wonders |
From the ancient fjords of Musandam, to the lush green hills and
waterfalls of Dhofar, from the deep wadis to the peaks of the dramatic
Hajar Mountains, to the endless unspoilt beaches along the Arabian
Sea: the Sultanate of Oman is a country rich in diverse natural
beauty. All just waiting to be explored.
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| Language |
| Arabic is the official language, but English is widely spoken.
German and French are spoken by hotel staff. |
| Local Time: GMT + 4 hours. |
Population: 2.402.000
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| Climate |
Oman is a relatively small and largely unspoilt country. Yet,
despite its size, it has a surprisingly diverse climate - and therefore,
a varied natural landscape - as you move from the North of the country
to the South.
The Omani summer runs from April to September and, for the most
part is hot (averaging 40 C). It can be humid in certain areas.
However, there is then the remarkable Khareef Season to confound
expectations: this is the period from July to September when the
Dhofar region in the South glories in the relief of life-giving
rain and cooler temperatures, and in a spectacular landscape which
is lush, green, easy on the eye, and forever throwing up a variety
of flora and fauna to delight in.
The Omani winter runs from October through March with the average
temperature at about 25 C, cool and clear nights, and all kinds
of temptations to be outdoors as much as possible.
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| Clothing |
| Lightweight summer clothing in cottons or blends is ideal for
most of the year. A sweater, or a light jacket may be need for cooler
evenings. The dress code in Oman is relaxed, but extremely revealing
and inappropriate clothing may be considered offensive. |
| Currency: Omani Rial RO 0.724 =
£ 1.00 approx. |
Credit Cards
Credit Cards such as American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Diners
Club are widely accepted in shopping areas. |
Road Services
Well maintained highways link every major city in Oman. Information
relating to Car Rental facilities (International Driving License
required) |
| Shopping: 08:30am - 01:00pm and
04:30pm - 09:00pm |
| Electricity: 220 Volts - 240 Volts
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Business Hours
Government: 07:30 am to 02:30 pm
Private Sector: 08:00 am to 01:00 pm and 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm |
| Health and Medical Facilities |
| Hospitals, pharmacies and health clinics are available throughout
Oman. Modern hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment can contend
with any emergency |
| Ramadan |
| Ramadan is the holy month of fasting when Muslims abstain from
eating, drinking and smoking during daylight hours. As a sign of
respect, visitors are also required to refrain from these activities
in public between sunrise and sunset. |
Alcohol
Alcohol is served in Hotels and bars and clubs. Drinking in public
is not permitted. |
| Photography |
Tourist photography is allowed but it is considered offensive
to photograph Muslim women or near military installations. It is
always courteous to ask permission before taking pictures.
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| Great tour offers |
| At Mutrah hotel you don't just get great value on your stay with
us, we offer great value on your days out too! Our guests can enjoy
exclusive rates from our third partner high quality tour agents
to see the top visitor attractions. There are over 40 tourist attractions
to choose from – including wadi’s, deserts, diving centre,
turtle beach, Antique Suqs and many, many more. |
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