When we first visited Oman, we were not sure what to expect, it is after all only a few hours from the cosmopolitan Dubai. However I guarantee you it’s a million miles apart. Located to the east of the emirates, Oman is a vast halal friendly country full of beautiful heritage, stunning wildlife and truly hospitable people. Muscat, the capital, is home to the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, a grand design on the outskirts of the city. The main musalla is perfectly square and contains the second largest hand-woven carpet. Alongside the manicured grounds are four flanking minarets, with the main minaret rising 90 metres. Over 20’000 Muslim worshippers can pray here, and is Muscat’s flagship attraction in this halal friendly destination.
Heading out of the city, Oman is a strikingly rich country for nature and the outdoors. From Caves to Lagoons and Canyons, Oman has it all with its rich and diverse biodiversity. Head towards Bandar Khayran Reserve where blue seas meet the friendly dolphins swimming alongside your boat. If you prefer to be land based, visit the cave structures at Abu Habban or head into desert for an overnight stay in a desert camp in a traditional bedouin camp. If you are visiting Oman during nesting season, the visit Ras Al Jinz where the amazing Green Turtles come to nest their eggs. If you’re there 55 days later, then you may just witness the baby hatchlings start their daring dash back to the waters.
After all that adventuring, if you need to recharge your batteries, then Muscat is home to an array of halal conscious resorts and hotels from the Six Senses Zighy Bay to the Al-Bustan Palace. As a Muslim country it maintains it’s long heritage, however has an open outlook which blends both the old and the new. So whether you’re looking for adventure, nature, Islamic heritage, history or just plain RnR, then Oman has it all. Go before everyone else discovers Oman
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Truly a place to visit because of the culture, tradition and history.
It really is, once you’ve been you’ve seen true Arab hospitality in all its brilliant light.