Oman Holidays

Intriguing Oman is an exciting and vibrant holiday destination with high quality cosmopolitan hotels, a wonderful climate and blissful beaches. Its rich culture dates back thousands of years, with a diverse terrain of mystical mountains, deserts and seascapes. The Omanis are extremely warm and courteous and you will be met by friendly smiles throughout your adventure in their fascinating country.

Muscat City, once a thriving and strategically located port of the Arabian Peninsula in ancient times, is the capital of modern Oman.

Spend a day soaking up the atmosphere as you walk through the old walled town with its four gates and steep narrow streets. Then head for the Sultan's imposing Royal Palace, and the old Portuguese 16th century Forts of Mirani and Jalali.

The exotic warm waters of the Arabian Gulf provide superb snorkelling and scuba-diving. Or for a different holiday idea how about trying your hand at game fishing for black marlin, swordfish and tuna?

Whilst at sea it is more than probable that you will have the pleasure of being accompanied by some of the local whales and dolphins that inhabit the seas off Oman's cooastline.

For a memorable dry-land adventure, see what the magnificient Wahiba Sands which run south from the eastern Hajar mountains to the Arabian Gulf have to offer.

Some of the dunes tower to an incredible 100-150 metres in height and are perfect for a thrilling four-wheel drive desert safari. Enjoy an enchanting dinner amidst the dunes, under star-spangled skies whilst being serenaded by tradional Arabic music.

Oman is a fantastic holiday destination for families, couples or just people with a sense of adventure. It is just waiting for you to discover it - make sure that you visit whilst it remains one of the last undiscovered outposts of Arabian life.