With mile upon mile of gorgeous sandy beaches, soul-stirring deserts, majestic mountains, ancient forts and a history dating back many thousands of years, Oman is a marriage of Arabian romance and proud hospitality.
Oman’s landscapes shift quickly; mountains, coastline and desert all within easy reach of Muscat.
Unlike many Gulf neighbours, much of Oman remains low-rise, with a strong focus on heritage and preservation.
The Hajar Mountains offer dramatic scenery, cool air and remote resorts that feel cut off in the best way.
Coastal hotels often sit on quieter stretches of beach, with good snorkelling and wide sea views.
Traditional forts, souks and fishing villages are easy to visit and still central to daily life rather than preserved as showpieces.
The capital Muscat is full of must-see attractions, the imposing Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and tangled Muttrah Souk chief among them. Away from the capital, traditional Omani life is on display in towns like Nizwa, famous for its 17th-century fort, and in ancient villages where families continue to make rose water from seasonal Damask roses as they have done for centuries.
Inland, the towering dunes of Sharqiya Sands afford desert safaris and a taste of Bedouin culture, while the Al Hajar Mountains offer canyons and gorges to rival Arizona’s. In the country’s far north, cut off from the rest of Oman by the UAE, is the Musandam Peninsula, where vertical cliffs plunge into mirror-calm waters and dolphins can be spotted during traditional dhow cruises. Whereas way to the south, in the region of Dhofar, you can barter for bags of frankincense in the city of Salalah before returning to the calm of your hotel’s private beach.
Oman mostly enjoys a dry climate throughout the year with the hottest temperatures occurring between June and September. The best time to travel is between October and May, making it a great winter sun destination. The south of Oman turns green and lush during the khareef (monsoon season) from mid-June to late August.
A stunning marriage of contemporary design and Arabian tradition, this beachfront resort in the south of Oman boasts a lavish spa, separate adult and family pools and supremely stylish rooms.
Jumeirah’s first resort in Oman is a serene retreat in a private cove between the Al Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea. It feels blissfully remote yet is just 30 minutes from the centre of Muscat.
Surely the only resort in the world where you can arrive by tandem paraglide flight, Six Senses Zighy Bay is utterly idyllic and blissfully secluded, tucked between the Al Hajar Mountains and a mile-long sandy beach on the dramatic Musandam Peninsula.
Framed by rugged mountains and the Gulf of Oman, Al Waha at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah is a family-friendly coastal retreat offering spacious sea-facing rooms, a winding lazy river, world-class dining and easy access to Muscat’s cultural sights and golden beaches.
Set between dramatic mountains and the sparkling Gulf, Al Bandar at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah blends Omani elegance with 5-star flair, offering refined rooms, a private beach, the indulgent Chi, The Spa, diverse dining and a perfect base for exploring Muscat’s rich heritage and coastline.
Perched high above the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Oman, Shangri-La Al Husn is an adults-only clifftop sanctuary offering breathtaking views, a private beach, spacious sea-facing rooms and a huge infinity pool.
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