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A bustling traditional market street in Oman with vendors selling spices and textiles, shaded by colorful fabrics.

Expansive desert landscape with sand dunes and distant mountain ranges under a clear sky.

Sunset over a fortified city in Oman with a prominent minaret and mountain backdrop.

Oman's Fortresses

Scuba divers exploring a vibrant coral reef with a spotted whale shark and colorful fish.

A desert landscape with a large tent, a rug, and camels in the distance during sunset.

Two traditional boats float on clear blue water with rugged mountains in the background in Musandam.

Musandam and Its Surroundings

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Vaccinations and Health Precautions for Oman

Sunset over the Wahiba Sands desert with rolling sand dunes and a colorful sky.

The Deserts of Oman

The Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Muscat, Oman, with its grand dome and minarets, surrounded by colorful flower beds.

Top Attractions in Oman

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Best time of travel

Sunset over a town nestled between rugged mountains in Muscat, Oman.

The Regions of Oman

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A wooden pier extending into the calm blue sea with a person standing at the end in Salalah, Oman.

Weather Salalah

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Economy in Oman

A young woman and an Arab man conversing on a busy street in Oman, with the woman holding a tablet and the man holding papers.

Communication in Oman

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Currency in Oman

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Tourists swimming and relaxing in a rocky canyon with clear water under a blue sky

A wooden pier extending towards the sea with a person standing at the end, under a clear blue sky.

The perfect travel weather in the Wahiba Sands Desert

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Oman’s Fascinating Wildlife

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View from an airplane window showing the wing with a red heart symbol and a cloudy sky.

Flight Time Oman

A grand white building with arched windows and tall trees lining the entrance, set against a mountainous backdrop.

The political system in Oman

A distinguished man dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire with a white turban and a white robe with golden embroidery, sitting in an ornate setting.

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said

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Alcohol in Oman

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Clothing in Oman

A majestic Arabian leopard with golden fur and dark spots, standing in a natural habitat with warm lighting.

Arabian Leopards

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Women in Working Life

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Military in Oman

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Oman’s Landscapes

A desert coastline with rocky edges and gentle waves in a clear blue sea.

Discover Oman’s Coastline

The entrance to Nizwa Fort with two old cannons placed on elevated platforms outside the white fortress walls.

A landscape of rocky formations with some green desert vegetation in Wadi Shuwaymiah, Oman.

Wadi Shuwaymiyah

A person working on a structure near a harbor with boats and buildings in the background.

Two pilots seated in the cockpit of an airplane, preparing for a flight.

Air Traffic in Oman

A palm tree near a seaside street during sunset in Salalah.

Salalah and the South

A narrow water channel running through a rocky desert landscape in Oman, with some green bushes and cliffs in the background.

An older man with a white beard, wearing traditional Omani attire and a cap, sitting against a textured wall with a pillow behind him in a market.

Life Expectancy in Oman

Sunset over the mountains in Muscat, Oman, with the sun setting behind the horizon and a small building visible on the right hill.

Muscat Capital Region

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European Expats in Oman

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Oil & Pipelines in Oman

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Silhouettes of two people sitting in an airport waiting area at Muscat Airport, overlooking the runway through large windows.

A grand political palace with a large open courtyard in front, featuring a modern architectural style and surrounded by trees and fencing.

Politics in Oman

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Family Life in Oman

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Oil, Gas, and Industry in Oman

Terraced fields on the slope of a mountain in a dry, rugged landscape in Oman.

Oman's Mountain World

Sun rays breaking through dark, cloudy skies creating a dramatic sky scene.

Curving railway tracks on a gravel bed, captured from a low angle.

Railway in Oman

A man dressed in traditional Bedouin attire walking through a desert landscape with sand dunes during sunset.

Bedouins in Oman

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Neighboring Countries

A sunset scene at Salalah with a lone palm tree, a paved walkway, parked cars, and a person walking along the street.

Seating area with cushions on a boat overlooking a calm body of water with distant mountains.

A traditional Omani dagger (khanjar) with a decorated curved blade, ornate silver handle, and sheath, placed inside a black box.

History of Oman

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A historic fortress situated on a rocky hill overlooking water, with a white building nearby.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Oman

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General Economic Situation

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Oman with lush gardens in the foreground and mountains in the background during sunset.

A man driving a vehicle on a mountainous road in Oman, seen from the backseat with a view through the windshield.

Public transport in Oman

A lone palm tree stands in front of rugged mountains under a clear sky.

Mountains in Musandam

Traditional pottery shop in Nizwa Souq with clay pots and a palm tree in Oman.

A clean, modern medical clinic room with advanced dental equipment and a comfortable dental chair.

Two men in traditional clothing stand near two leafless trees on a rocky, arid hillside in Salalah, Oman.

Frankincense Road

A U.S. passport and airplane tickets placed on a surface, indicating travel preparations.

Travel Preparation Oman

A camel standing in a desert with saddles and supplies on its back, with dunes and small structures in the background.

Night scene on an urban street with young women walking on the sidewalk in Oman.

Education System

A view of rugged rocky terrain and deep canyon walls with winding paths and steep cliffs.

Mountains and Rocks

An oryx antelope standing among tall grass and sand dunes in a desert landscape.

A close-up of an Arabian horse's head and neck with a dark background.

A dolphin jumping out of the water in the ocean.

Whales and Dolphins

Expansive sandy desert with dunes and a few tents and vehicles in a remote area.

A rubber stamp with the text 'ADVIS' next to a shipping label indicating 'VISA'.

Oman Visa Guide

A minaret and dome of a mosque in Nizwa, with mountains in the background.

Sandy beach with gentle waves and rocky hills in the background under a clear sky.

Water Temperature Oman

A historic fortress with high walls and towers under a clear sky, featuring a flag at the top.

A small green rectangular playing field situated on a dusty, dry hillside with rocky terrain and mountainous backdrop.

Close-up of a brown and white speckled cow with one eye closed, focusing on the face and ear.

Bulls of Batina in Oman

Pink and white flower petals spread out on a mat with traditional clay jars with woven covers in the background.

Traditional production of rose water

A quiet road in a mountainous area of Oman with street lamps and some buildings on the side.

A view of deep canyon with steep rocky cliffs and sparse vegetation in a desert landscape.

A black case containing a silver engraved gun with a curved blade, possibly a ceremonial or decorative weapon.

Traditional manufacture of a Khanjar

View of the white marble façade of the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Oman with arched entrances and intricate architectural details.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque of Muscat

A desert road with a warning sign for camels on the roadside and a white car in the distance.

International Connection of Omans

The Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman, a grand white building with classical architecture, set against a clear blue sky with a flag on top and colorful flowerbeds in front.

Royal Opera House Muscat

A tranquil river flowing through a narrow canyon with large rocks and sparse vegetation on the banks.

View from an airplane window showing the wing against a sunset sky with clouds and sun rays.

How to get to Oman

A lush green valley with a flowing river surrounded by rocky hills and mountains under a clear blue sky.

A fortified structure surrounded by lush green palm trees and a small town with mountains in the background.

A young boy dressed in traditional Omani attire, standing outdoors near a colorful building with a white dome.

A barren desert landscape with distant mountains under a clear sky.

A sea turtle swimming underwater against a blue background.

People relaxing and swimming near rocky edges in a river valley with hills and palm trees in Oman.

Wadi Bani Khalid

A minaret with a dome in a city surrounded by mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

A white vehicle driving on a sandy, desert landscape with dunes in the distance, viewed from inside another vehicle.

Self-Drive Travel Oman

Two vendors at a fish market engaged in conversation and transaction.

Muttrah Fish Market

A traditional Omani khanjar (curved dagger) and a decorative heart-shaped pendant displayed on a black platform within an ornate white frame.

Oman in Ancient Times

A man in traditional Omani clothing standing in a desert with camels, some of which are saddled, under clear skies.

Guided Tours in Oman

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International Connection

A panoramic view of rugged desert mountains under a clear sky, with varying shades of brown and reddish terrain.

Travel Weather Oman Mountains

A person dressed in traditional attire standing at the steps of an ancient architectural structure, viewed through an arched doorway, with warm lighting.

Close-up of a tree trunk with peeling bark and twisted branches against a blue sky.

Frankincense Oman

An airplane takes off from an airport runway during sunset with several aircraft parked nearby.

Salalah Airport

Sunset over a calm body of water in the Musandam region with mountains in the background and dramatic clouds in the sky.

Travel Weather Musandam

Two birds flying in a clear blue sky with some clouds near the horizon.

People shopping at an indoor seafood market with long refrigerated display counters.

International Trade

Why book with the Oman specialist

On site: Own Canvas Club team with office in Muscat and Salalah. We know all tour guides for many years, all services on site come from us - from one source!
Expertise: Every travel consultant has already lived in Oman for several years. We know all the hotels and highlights of the country personally! And are several times a year on the spot.
Hotel product: Own luxury desert camp 'Canvas Club' in the Wahiba Sands desert with exclusive benefits for our clients
Network: Attractive prices and exclusive benefits through long-standing, trusting partnerships with local hoteliers and service providers.
Accessibility: Contactable 7 days a week via all common communication channels - 24h emergency number on site.
Personal: Each trip is individually worked out and 100% tailored to your needs!