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Kindly Tell me my stop over 10 hours so oman air give me the transist visa or provide me hotel or another thing.

how we can enjoy night in oman muscut

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i will be in Muscat, Oman for some 24 hrs on 26th of march and would like to see as much as possible and for that i need someones help if you know? Tell me what can we do in this period? and how much it costs? Anybody knows something plz?

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Considering this Khasab forum has precisely two posts over the entire history of VT, I'm not hoping for a lot here. But I will be on my own in Khasab from Feb. 27-March 2 and in case anyone else in the universe will be there, I would love to meet up with you! I will be driving from Dubai and returning there at the crack of dawn on March 3, so if anyone in Dubai feels like a jaunt to Khasab, let me know.

Shangri la, intercontinental and crown plaza can not guarantee twin rooms! Is there another hotel I can ask, that is lisenced ? After a tour or shopping around we would just like to go to the hotel bar or have a beer pool side!Most hotels I keep searching say not lisenced!

I will be traveling to muscat in a week. I would like to know how much does it cost for taxi from the international airport to Al Khuwair?

I have holidays for 4 weeks from April 23rd, We have been wanting to go to Oman for ages, but we honestly need to know is end of April to early May too hot? We are from Queensland, Australia where it's 30 c and above most days at the moment and humidity high anyway. I can't change holidays to any other time, this yr anyway! Thanks all!

Hi, I am planning a trip to Oman for 10 days in early February 2013th. Is it possible to travel individually in Oman by bus attraction to attraction? What's easier to do individually: Muscat / Nizwa / or around Salalah. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable driver or local tour operator in Oman? What are the prices for transportation, entrance fees, meals? Are there places to stay in the old fort or provincial lodging? Thanks.

Hello All, I would be travelling to Dubai via Muscat.Would be in transit at the airport for two hours.Can anyone suggest good areas to roam around at the airport ? thanks, Chetan.

Are you supposed to tip in Oman, and if so, what are te guidlines?

Dear Forum: I will be in Salalah for 2 days from Dec 20th. I have narrowed my hotel options to Crowne Plaza or Juweira Hotel. The online reviews for both seem even so difficult to decide which is the better. Juweira infrastructure seems a bit nicer and newer from the photos. Cost not an issue though we want value for money. There are 2 adults and 3 kids. Anyone can offer an opinion on which has access to the better beach? Any other views on both will be welcome as well. Thanks for your views.

Do I need a visa to Oman?

I'm planing to be in Muscat in February for 2 days. Can someone tell me which is the best area in Muscat to stay? I don't want to stay at the beach, I would prefer to stay somewhere in old town or somewhere close maybe? I saw that the city is very spread out. Any nice but not too expensive accommodation? Thanks for your support folks!

Hi, I'll be flying back to Kuala Lumpur via Dubai with a stopover in Oman. Planning to extend my stay to two nights. Can someone recommend me a hotel which is somewhere in between the airport and the city? A place where I can just walk around and easily accessible? Suggestions are greatly appreciated. Many thanks! -Warda-

Hello VT folks, and thanks to all the people who have so far patiently answered all my questions. I have one more to make, a general one : can someone give me a roundup view of where it is okay to bathe ? meaning, where in Muscat, or near Sur, can I wear my swimming-suit on the beach and swim ? A well-travelled friend said that at the public beach in Muscat it was a no-no, and suggested only hotels' private beaches were the right place for that. I don't want to bother Oman people and go against the rules, so can someone explain ? Thanks, Marjorie

hi, can anyone suggest which places r good to visit in mornings and evenings. i'm planning a trip to salalah from dubai.

Hello, we unfortunately seem to have been too late in making a reservation for the Ras al Jinz tours and we still would love to watch turtles. Anyone knows how/where that can be done without breaking the law/ disturbing the critters ? Many thanks,

Hi fellows, yet another question... but departure time is coming close. I'm trying to contact a small place called Green Villa Qantab for accomodation, but I'm surprised they don't even seem to have a website.... Anyone know their e-mail address/phone/website URL ? Thanks a lot. If you have in mind a place where (reasonably priced) accomodation would be available during the busy period at the end of this coming week (Oct 24-28), please let me know. many thanks !!!! Regards,

hi folks, i was wondering if renting a 4X4 instead of a regular (thus cheaper) car was an obligation if you're not planning on going off the beaten track. We'll be going from Muscat to Sur, then on to road 23, staying at one of those desert camps, and on to Nizwah, and back to Muscat. It sure would be nice to be able to go wherever we feel like, but I wonder whether the road conditions haven't lately improved to the point where a 4X4 is superfluous. Can anyone help with some advice on the matter ? Thanks a lot, 7 Marjorie

Hi fellow travellers, I have a questionre regarding hotels in Muscat. I have been looking at several options, but because I want to be as close to the beach as possible, I ended up picking the Beach Bay -Swiss Belhotel. However i cannot see any review of it anywhere and it doesn't show on the Swiss Belhotel chain website ! Does it even exist, is there a problem with that hotel, has anyone any feedback on it ? I would really appreciate your help. thank you, Best, Marjorie

Hi, myself and 2 female friends want to spend 6 days in Oman from Muscat, I have been receiving quotes for tours out of Australia and the cost has been extremely high. Can anyone suggest the safest way for 3 females to travel around or a tour company to contact to get some costs. Leanne

Hello, Am planning to drive to Salalah.Can anyone advice me on the most optimal route to Salalah from Dubai.Also please suggest which are routes which has the most scenery. I am planning to cover it one day starting very early at around 4 am. It would be very helpful if any of you would be kind enough to share the route map. Tips,inputs, advice, suggestions are most welcome. Regards Vishal

I am travelling to India in Oct & I found very cheap flights but problem is I have long overlay in both directions. On the way in is 16.30 h and on the way back is 21 h wait. Problem is I am with little girl od 6 . It will be nice to sightsee in Muscat but how safe is for solo woman with little girl ? Another thing is I need hotel somewhere close to the airport (or that's included in the price? ) Sound silly but I couldnt find in the fine print is the hotel included or not... I will participated any info & first hand experience on Muscat.. I am about to book the flights but need info and reassurance. Many thanks

can anyone give me the correct proper route map from muscta to tiwi... send me as soon as possible

Hi Friends, we plan to drive to salalah on the 30th or 31st aug. Needed to know if anyone has similar plans. It is safer to travel in a group. Cheers

I will be travelling to Salalah from Dxb on august 18, please let me know if anyone wants to join me as a convoy....the more cars the better it will be

Need to know how salalah looks like in May-Jun of 2012. to know is it worth visiting in mid June. I know its perfect to vivit it in Aug -Sep, but hv a holiday and need to use it. any one recommend it in June? is it green?

Hi , Can anyone please recommend any good tour guide and taxi driver in Muscat .

We will be in Muscat from 5 June to 9 June (Me and my Husband).Either of us has been. Would anyone have any suggestions on things we should do or places to see? Thank you

I can report back that Joint visa did not work on Omani land border via Dubai. My family members went to Omani land border via Dubai showed the Joint visa) Immigration officials stated that this visa is not valid. When ringing the Omani consulate in Dubai to reconfirm - i was informed by consular officials’ that Joint Visa is valid. How come the Omani immigration stated visa not valid? When the Omani consulate in Dubai stated it’s valid? Even when I personal travelled to Dubai) my Dubai visa was valid for 10 days I was informed the joint visa with Dubai is not valid) I was 1 day late) When I showed Immigration officials that stated you visa should be valid for 21 days I had pay 200 AED = £34.50 British pounds. What advice can members give me) on what course of action I should take? Look forward to hear from you all. By dan30 : COMMON VISA FACILITY WITH THE STATE OF QATAR In accordance with the Sultanate of Oman’s and State of Qatar’s governments endeavours to promote tourism between both countries, both governments have agreed to facilitate the tourist exchange through the issuance of joint entry visas for the countries mentioned in the list number (1). The visa shall be considered as cancelled in case the tourist enters another country (third party) prior to his arrival to the Sultanate. In this case he has to obtain a new tourist visa from the Sultanate’s Embassies or at his arrival at the Sultanate’s airports with a fee of (10) Omani Riyals, in case he intends to enter the State of Qatar on condition that he doesn’t enter another country (third party) prior to his arrival to the State of Qatar. Qatar Government says) Joint Tourist Visa Top of Form Bottom of Form Topics: Visa, Passport and Official Documents Audience: Visitors Citizens of 33 approved countries may apply for a joint tourist visa, which allows them to travel freely between Qatar and Oman. The visa is issued upon arrival at the airport or border of Qatar. Travelers may apply online for the visa ahead of time