Oman
Oman is made for road trips, with desert camps, dramatic wadis, mountain roads, and a long Arabian Sea coast. Explore Wadi Shab, the Daymaniyat Islands, and our complete seven-day itinerary.
About OmanBest Time to Visit
Oct - Apr is cooler for deserts, wadis, and Muscat. May - Sep is very hot; Salalah turns green during the Jul - Sep khareef.
Time Zone
Gulf Standard Time
UTC+4
Currency
Omani rial (OMR)
Languages
Arabic
English proficiency varies; tourist areas usually offer the most support.
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