Oman

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 Oman

Best 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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