Discover Oman
Oman is the Gulf at its most graceful — frankincense, wadis and silent desert nights.
Frankincense, forts and wadis — Gulf luxury without the megacity rush.
Capital
Muscat
Currency
Omani Rial (OMR)
Best Time
October to April
Vibe
Authentic, calm, luxurious
Budget
$$$Why Oman
Oman is the Middle East's quieter star — authentic, beautiful, deeply welcoming, and one of the safest countries in the world.
Must Try
- Halwa (rose-and-saffron sweet paste) with coffee
- Majboos — Omani spiced rice with meat
- Camel milk in the interior
Must Visit
- Muscat's old town and Royal Opera House
- Nizwa's Friday goat market
- Wahiba Sands desert camp
Before You Go
- Modest dress is standard; bring a scarf
- Friday and Saturday are the weekend
- Driving is the easiest way to see the country
Local Legend
Frankincense — the resin from boswellia trees — has been traded out of Oman's Dhofar region for over 5,000 years. It was once worth more than gold and helped fund the rise of the ancient world's great cities.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Oman
Cities
- Muscat
Landmarks
- Nizwa's Friday goat market
Nature Spots
- Wahiba Sands desert camp
- Wadi Shab by canyon swim
Stories from Oman
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Local insight
A Nizwa souk vendor offered frankincense from his own hills, lit a small piece on a clay burner, and walked travellers through a hundred conversations about the difference between Hojari, Sacra and Najdi grades. Travellers bought all three.
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A local legend
Frankincense — the resin from boswellia trees — has been traded out of Oman's Dhofar region for over 5,000 years. It was once worth more than gold and helped fund the rise of the ancient world's great cities.
sunset
The one line that stays
Oman is the Gulf with the volume turned down and the dignity turned up.
4 Quizzes about Oman
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Which Oman signature bite matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which Oman region should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your Oman everyday habit know-how.
Adventure Quiz
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