Asia
Oman
Desert dunes, wadis, forts and the friendliest welcome in the Gulf. Say marhaba, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 17:32
- Currency
- OMR
- Calling code
- +968
- Capital
- Muscat
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Respect & manners
- Dress modestly in public (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear only at the beach or pool.
- Women cover their hair in mosques; the Grand Mosque has a dress code and visiting hours.
- Alcohol only in licensed hotels and restaurants.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day.
- Ask before taking photos of people, especially women.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
