Oman Travel Forum

Will the local hotels be serving alcohol during the next Eid hols?

Thanks for any help

John

I hope this doesn't sound dumb, but is there any problem to enter Oman and/or Dubai if you are a guy with long hair?

Hi friends,

I am planning to drive from Dubai to Salalah on 22-Sep, starting early in the morning with an intention to reach Salalah same evening. Can someone answer the following questions for me?
1. what is the travel duration if I drive at an average speed of 120 Kmph with a 15 min break every 2-3 hours?
2. What time should I start from Dubai if I want to reach by around 7pm in Salalah?
3. My car is under the bank's name. Is it ok if I drive through Oman border with my car under lien hypothecated to bank.
4. I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara which gives me a distance of about 400-450 on a single tankful. Do I need to carry extra fuel?
5. Any other driving tips?

Hi Friends!!!

I am new in Dubai...wanted to do some hair oil shopping but I don't knw what brands I shud buy, where they are available and what is the price like.

If anybody has used a certain brand and can recommend it 2 me, it'll be really nice.

Thanks...take care every1

Can anyone tell me if there are any nice budget hotels for backpackers/independent travelers? Or are there camping areas? I checked some of the hotels but they seemed really expensive,maybe that is just the going rate in Muscat. We will be there the end of Nov and only staying a few days. Thanks for the help.

Karen

Does anyone have any recent info regarding unmarried tourist couples travelling in Oman. Is it best just to say you are married? We are over 50, & not going to do anything too wild. Also, what exactly is a girl to wear? I do not want to offend, but on the other hand, I do not want to cook in the heat either. Thanks

I am currently in Egypt and on my way to Jordan in a few days... I was thiniking of extending my trip... I would like to fly from Amman to Muscat and spend a couple of days there before heading to Dubai.

--I was wondering if it was a good idea to check out Oman for a couple of days... I heard it is hot in early September but the weather doesnt sound awful. I was wondering if anyone had opinions on heading to Muscat this time of year?

--Also I can;t find any cheap hotels in Muscat. Do any exist that are decent for 2 days stay??

-What are top recommendation of things to do for a short visit?

Thank you for your help!
MLW

What would be the weather in Salalah during September.

I'm looking forward to be there when its raining and its cool.

What would be the best time for that?

Does anyone know of any camping sites or hiking trails in Salalah.

Thanks!

I am arriving at Dubai Airport and am staying at the six senses hideaway in Zighy Bay. Is there any car or limo service that can pick me up from Dubai airport?

Hi Friends,
I would like to know:
1. If I can take a friends car & travel to Salalah from Abu Dhabi

hey people , i need help , do u know where is ladies bar called "2000" located in and maximum in which part the ladies bar are ,i need help need to search some one it will be thankful,

cheers
Amit

I'm planning a 2-4 days travel from Dubai to Salalah via Muscat by road in July by car. I'm looking for people to share the fuel cost only and for the company. Details can be discussed( please drop me an email).

Hi there,

I'm going to Muscat in a couple of weeks and need to arrange a taxi for myself, girlfriend and 6 month baby to the Shangri La. Does anyone have any tips or know any reliable drivers I can contact. Any idea of cost I wold need to barter for to the Shangri La. I don't particularly want to get ripped off! Also,does anyone know of any local guides as well because I would like to hire a car and driver for a day or two whilst there and would be good to do through one person.

Thanks for any help

Richard

dear reader:

we like to travel with a local bus from dubai(UAE) to musqat(Oman) and back.
Who has done that before and can answer my questions?
- is it possible to obtain visa for Oman at the border (I am from the Netherlands and they told me, I could get a visa in Oman, and if so, how many time will it take to get one. We don't want to (and possibly can't) delay the bus.
- can you rely on the schedules?
- any other mustknows?

most hotels are a bit expensive. Are there good lowbudget options in dubai/musqat?


thanks

Eric

I'm planning to make a road trip from Dubai to Muscat one day and back the next. Suggestions for what to see on the way?

Hi


I'm traveling to Salalah in summer with my husband and our dog. As dogs are not aloud in hotels, we want to rent a villa. Does anyone have an idea how to find a place? Our dog is very well trained, very clean and doesn't bark.


Thanks in advance.


Heleen

I'm quite well traveled, and will be in Oman in late May (20-26) or so...

Wondering if anyone will be there, and may be looking to split some costs, as the gulf can be rougher on a backpacker budget...

Feel free to drop me a line...I'm easygoing, yet culturally sensitive. Speak some tourist arabic as well.

Mike

Hi we are a family of 5 travelling from South Africa to Dubai. We would like to spend 3/4 days in Oman as it looks wonderful for photography and hopefully some snorkeling on the coast. Do we hire our own car in Dubai or go on a organised tour. Love doing the "off the beaten track routes" where do we stay over? not wanting very fancy accommodation. Any advice would really be appreciated. Travelling at the end of April so need to make arrangements soon.
Thanks
Julie - from SA

Hey Im really interested in film-induced travel can anybody tell me about any cool destinations they have been to that were inspired from films?

What is the weather like at the moment ?

I would like to camp in Dibba, please advise on site and what I would need.

Hello,

I am traveling to Oman at the end of March and would like to hire a local guide with 4x4 to visit some sites both North and South of muscat over a 2-3 day period. I have searched the internet and found mostly formal tours with set schedules and itineraries. I would like something more flexable and affordable. Any help would be great!

Thanks
Zack

Is it possible to drive from Abu Dhabi to Buraymi, Oman and get your passport stamped upon reentering UAE? We are on a 30 day visitors visa to UAE and need to get restamped one time before we get our residency visa comes through. Thanks

Oman travel route/or the "Best of Oman"

I am planning a travel route, (which places to include, exclude) in Oman for a 3-4 week trip in Jan/Feb. I am looking for the "The Best of Oman"

CRITERIA for LIST:
1) memorable/dramatic scenery, landscape photography, or specifically where to find the best (viewpoints, vistas, city views, natural views, panoramas, skylines, sunsets, etc..)? Also looking for the unique outdoors, hikes/hilltops/lookouts, and other amazing, breathtaking views?
2) lovely/charming streets, cute villages, hidden nooks/places, and magnificent/attractive architecture?
3) authentic/unforgettable "local" travel experiences or non-typical, interesting/special experiences (full of original character), and unique only to the local area.
4) specialty/unique regional cuisine/gastronomy

Thanks for your additions

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-Muscat, Trekkingoman dot com has some great hiking ideas, Old Muscat town, what's there really?, take drives to other parts of Muscat for viewpoints over the mountains, Shatti al qurm walk on the beach, Al Bustan viewpoint at hotel, Muttrah souk, Al Ghubrah mosque, Sultan Qaboos mosque, Hikman dunes, but where are they? Wadi Al Kabir viewpoint, Muscat festival website is still down, what can I expect in 2009?

-Just outside Muscat, Nakhal, Rustaq towns
-Nizwah, fort, Bahla, early morning friday goat market, Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn sites, Ibri town, Hajar-Al Gharbi mountain range, Al-hamara town, Misfat town, El Ibriyyeen? What is it?, Jebel Akhdar mountain, Jebel Shaam mountain,

then south to Ibra, Wadi Bani Khalid, Sharqia/Wahabia sands, how do I try sandboarding? I would also like to rent a car, but I have limited funds. I have friends in Oman who can do the driving/guiding for free, but I need to rent the car/insurance? What kind of deal can I get for 2-3 days?

-Sur (south of Muscat on the coast), Majlis Al Jinn/Kehf Salma cave, Qalhat town, Tiwi town, Hajar-Al Sharqi mountain range, Sharqia sands

What is Sawadi, near Suhar?

-Near Yemeni border, Salahah, Frankinsense trial, Al-balid, Shisr, Khor Rori,

Omani Food: Mashuai, Maqbous, Rukhal w/honey, Laban, Yogurt pistachio drink, Halwa, Lokhemat

Which prepay provider is better? Nawras, or Omanmobile? I only need an Omani number (to contact my Omani friends in Oman by SMS), no roaming or International calls, just cheap SMS is sufficient. After 4 weeks in Oman, I am going to UAE for 3 weeks, it would be good to know which provider has bettern international SMS rates in case I have Omani credit leftover after my trip in Oman is done.

Where to go on Christmas week in Muscat?
came here for holiday's or should i say i will be here in Muscat during xmass any can recommend where to go ?

Hi everyone,
Me and my girlfriend are flying to Bangkok via Muscat. We've just been told that our flights have been changed and that we have a 16 hour stopover in Oman. Strangely enough, I don't fancy hanging around the airport! I have a couple of questions, hope someone can help?!
Is it easy to get a visa to leave the airport?
Does the airline you are flying with affect how easy this is? ( have heard reports that some airlines do not allow passengers to leave the airport if in transit?!)
How far is it to town?
Any recommendations on what to do where to go?
Our flight arrives at 6pm.
Thinking we could go out to eat then get a hotel to rest in till the next flight.
Any ideas/input would be much appreciated. (by the way we are uk citizens and flying with Oman airlines in case that affects the visa price and options for leaving the airport)
Thanks in advance!
Tim

hi

im just wondering if there are other families like ours who will be heading to salalah on 5th Dec 2008 (eid break). i think it will be more fun and safer to travel in groups than travelling alone.

if any other families planning the same can join us

thanks

aleesel

Hi there,

my partner and I have a 10 day stopover in Dubai, and I would like to spend most of that time travelling in Oman as I have heard wonderful things about the country.

I have been unable to ascertain whether it is appropriate for an unmarried couple to be travelling together in Oman?

If so, would being engaged or staying in separate rooms solve any problems?

It has been surprisingly difficult to get information about this, so any advice would be really appreciated!

Cheers,
Lara

Hi all,

I wanted to know

1) whether cheaper international calling cards are available for speaking to my parents in India from Oman?My current calling card costs me 2 OMR for 10 mins talk time.Any better rates available?

2)whether there are local newspapers posting vacancies in accounts?I didnt find online sites like timesofoman,gulftalent,of much uae..I am new to Muscat and am an accountant,female,Indian.

3)If I want to buy household items,is there any expats leaving shops in Oman,so that i can get some good items at reasonable rates.

Your answers will be highly valued.

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