Bradt - Oman

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Discover the wonders of Oman with this fully updated fifth edition of Bradt's guide, crafted by seasoned experts Tony Walsh and Diana Darke. This comprehensive book covers every corner of the country, including hidden gems and essential travel tips.

Your ultimate guide to exploring Oman's rich culture, landscapes, and adventure opportunities.

This edition dives deep into all regions of Oman, featuring areas often overlooked by other guides. It includes Arabic script for town names to make navigating on the ground easier and more authentic. Explore the restored medieval walled town of Manah, with its maze-like alleys and traditional mud-brick houses, and learn about the latest developments at the UNESCO site of Ubar at Ash Shisr.

In Muscat, the guide highlights the fort at Mutrah, offering stunning panoramic views over the Corniche. The southern Dhofar region’s seasonal cloudforest and the towering northern mountains that rise over 3,000 meters are also covered. Practical information on the two main international airports in Muscat and Salalah, as well as improved transport links from Dubai and new routes into the Wihibah Sands, are included to help you plan your journey smoothly.

Accommodation and dining options are thoroughly updated, ranging from luxurious hotels to simple eateries. Outdoor enthusiasts will find detailed advice on adventure tourism, extreme sports like caving and the via ferrata climbing route, catamaran sailing, and birdwatching.

Whether you’re trekking lesser-known mountain trails, visiting quaint villages nestled around date oases, wandering local markets, or enjoying camel and horse races on weekends, Bradt's Oman is your essential travel companion. From the vast Rub Al Khali desert, the largest sand desert in the world, to the northern coastal town of Qurayyat, this guide has everything you need for an unforgettable trip.

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