Asia
Oman
Desert dunes, wadis, forts and the friendliest welcome in the Gulf. Say marhaba, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 17:16
- Currency
- OMR
- Calling code
- +968
- Capital
- Muscat
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Eco-friendly travel
- Bring a refillable bottle.
- Don't drive off-road outside permitted areas in the desert.
- Leave no rubbish in wadis and dunes.
- Respect turtle nesting beaches (Ras al Jinz): guided visits only.
- Never feed wild animals.
- Water is precious: use it wisely.
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