Joanna James
Kudos on nailing the decision to let Oman play host for your upcoming family getaway, for the Gulf country is everything you could possibly wish for in exotic Arabia. Where scenery is breathtaking, adventures are exciting and attractions are absolutely fantastic.
Exciting activities in store for you may be plentiful, but it would be no Oman experience without experiencing the soaring mountains that widely characterise the exotic Gulf nation. As the highest mountain, not just of the country’s renowned Hajar Range but also the highest mountain in all of Oman, Jebel Shams in northeastern Oman sure does make for a quintessential Oman hiking experience. The towering 3,000-foot mountain is certainly an exciting adventure to be had at any time of the day, but an early morning hike would be the most rewarding as the mountain is the first place to receive sunrise in the whole country, thanks to its remarkably high peak.
Any trip to the Middle East without some dune bashing is hardly a trip to the Middle East, and the Sultanate of Oman — the home to the sprawling Wahiba Sands — is certainly no exception. For an unforgettable adrenaline-fuelled experience, make your way to the golden Wahiba Sands desert, where scores of white-clad Arabs await you with their mighty 4x4s, ready to take you on an exhilarating roller coaster ride up, down and across rolling sand dunes.
Last but not least, getting a taste of authentic local Omani cuisine is a must-do on your getaway to the Gulf nation. Embark on an exploration of local cuisine at one of the finest Oman family resorts the likes of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, and indulge in an assortment of traditional Omani dishes to sate your longing taste buds — an experience sure to set your true foodie free.
After a tiring day of hiking mountains and exploring deserts, Wadi Ban Khalid makes for the perfect refreshment for you to kick back and relax. Hop in the turquoise waters of the popular wadi and treat yourself to a nice cool dip, beating the scorching Oman heat. The desert scenery surrounding the wadi also adds to an idyllic scene.
Exploring the quintessential Oman experience, the Gulf nation’s host of ancient forts are some of the most unmissable. Nizwa Fort in Nizwa, Oman, is one of the country’s most visited forts among tourists and locals alike, and it is not without reason. The labyrinth of rooms that spread across the fort is sure to unleash the inner explorer of the young and the old alike.
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