5 Top Places to Stay in Oman

Oman, a nation which is yet to become a popular tourist center like the other nations in the Arab region, has begun a tourism campaign which is causing the one relatively unknown nation, to become a popular hotspot

for tourists from around the world. The nation is becoming increasingly popular amongst those who have had enough of the tall skyscrapers of their Emirati neighbors, and are looking for a new center to spot to spend their vacations. However, many people are still clueless as to what attractions Oman has to offer, so here are a few places to Stay when you travel there;

6 top location to stay in Oman

The Muttrah Souq and Cornice which is paced in Muscat is one of the best historic marketplaces in the Arab world. The souq offers a calm and relaxing shopping environment unlike the other bazaars, in which vendors force their products on to you. The shop keepers do eventually try and convince you to buy their products, but in a very pleasant manner. This is the good place for shoppers who intend on buying gifts and souvenirs for their families and friends back home.

Salalah, which is the capital of the Dhofar location, south of Muscat, is a subtropical and color city bursting with colors. These characteristics of the place is due to their previous territory of Zanzibar, in east Africa. There are many historical sites, like the tomb of Prophet Ayoub or “Job” as mentioned in the Old Testament, in the location. During the summers, the region becomes lush green, with rivers and waterfalls flowing, due to the heavy rain.

Including two forts, many attractive beaches and an exquisite cornice, Sur has become one of the most regularly visited cities in the country. The color city is also a mid way point for many tourist on their way to the Ras al-Jinz turtle reserve, or to Wadi Tiwi and Shab. The sea coast town comprises of traditional houses and buildings, which gives tourist a nice break from the main city.

The ‘Green Mountains’ or the Jebel Akhdar, is one of the most lush green part of the nation, aside from Salalah and Batinah coast. The location comprises of a hill station, which actually is located on the Saiq Plateau which is 2000m above sea level. The location experiences a large amount of rainfall which has caused the surrounding land to be used for agriculture purposes by farmers. Pomegranates, apricots and walnuts all grow on these lands. The viewing point of the hill station has been renamed as Diana’s point, after Princess Diana, who had spent some time in the location in the 80’s.

For those interested in the Bedouin lifestyle, the Sharqiyah Sands provide an insight and a physical experience of living the Bedouin lifestyle. Tourists spend their days at the desert camps which are spread all across the dunes, and some visit the Wadi Bani Khalid which is close to the dunes.

One of the most fashionable tourist centers is Rustaq. This location include of hot springs which is most probably the first thing you will be told to visit when you arrive to the nation. The location is also filled with ancient forts and has an attractive landscape consisting of mountains and valleys with rivers flowing in between.