Cities & Regions

Muscat

The capital of Oman is Muscat. Many times this city has been chosen as the most beautiful city in the Arabian Gulf. Since ancient times this city has been known as the centre of shipbuilding and navigation. It is also the main resort of the country. The city consists of three main areas: Muscat, where .. more >>

Nizwa and Bahla

If you want to explore the old history and traditions of Oman you have to go to Nizwa, the capital of the Dakhiliyah Interior) Region and one of the best known cities of Oman. It lies at the foot of the Hadjar Mountains. Sacred Nizwa was the former residence of the Imams (the religious rulers of the .. more >>

Province Dhofar

Dhofar, the southern province of Oman, is one of the most unusual places in the Middle East. Most of the Province lies in the path of the seasonal monsoon (moist winds), which blow from June till the end of September. The monsoon season is called the kharifa, which means "autumn". While the rest of the .. more >>

Musandam Province

This Omani province is located in the far north, it is a small piece of land situated between UAE and the Strait of Hormuz. It is often called the Omani Norway. This little-known area posses a unique natural phenomenon - an intricate labyrinth of tiny islands, fjords and skerries, abounding turquoise .. more >>