Joanna James
As any lucky soul who has had the pleasure of visiting Oman would certainly agree, the Gulf country is blessed with almost everything it could possibly wish for — winter sunshine, hospitable people, breathtaking scenery and remarkable heritage attractions — all you need for a blissful getaway.
The sprawling golden desserts and soaring barren mountains that characterise Oman hardly need any introduction, but the white sandy beaches that lap the Sultanate also make for an experience that’s just as fantastic. The capital city Muscat and southern Oman’s Salalah may grab the spotlight when it comes to the country’s top beach towns, but Sur, Masirah Island, Al Hadd and the like also make for a wonderful beach day, especially free from the hustle and bustle of a vibrant metropolis. So, let yourself loose and treat yourself to a day of blissful beach bumming on Oman’s picture-postcard shores. Sun lovers who choose to venture to the beaches of southern Oman could also find themselves a fine Salalah resort in Oman the likes of Al Baleed Resort Salalah.
As the sun goes down and the azure blue skies take a profusion of yellowish oranges, what better way to spend your late afternoon in Oman than going on a dolphin-watching cruise. Hop aboard a boat at sunset and set sail into the wide-open Arabian seas with your eyes peeled, ready to spot a pod of playful dolphins leaping in and out of the water.
Venturing into Muscat, standing in all its glory, welcoming you to the bustling capital city is the sacred, majestic and gigantic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. It is the undisputed crown jewel of the exotic Sultanate, and your Oman experience would never be complete without touring the world-renowned mosque. Patently monumental as it is breathtakingly beautiful, the architecturally magnificent mosque is also the largest of its kind in all of Oman, giving you more reason to include the capital city, Muscat, on your Oman itinerary.
Your getaway to the Gulf country wouldn’t be right without experiencing at least one of its monumental mountain ranges. Jebel Akhdar or Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman, is one of the renowned Hajar Mountains and undoubtedly a fantastic hiking experience to be had on your holiday, affording breathtaking views from as high as 2,980 metres.
Nestled away in the shrouded vicinity of the aforementioned Hajar Mountains, Misfah Oasis is truly an oasis of serenity in the widely barren land. Kick back and unwind while savouring the verdant greenery that is bestowed upon the laid-back quarter.
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