The Rough Guide to Oman: Travel Guide eBook (eBook)

This Oman guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.This Oman guidebook covers: Muscat; the Hajar Mountains; Nizwa; Al Hamra; Al Batinah; Seeb; Barka; the Rustaq Loop; the Musandam Peninsula; Khasab; Sharqiya; Sur; Saiq Plateau; Dhofar.Inside this Oman travel book, youll find:A wide range of sights Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaksItinerary examples created for different time frames or types of tripPractical information how to get to Oman, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and moreAuthor picks and things not to miss in Oman turtle watching in Ras al-Jinz, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Jebel Harim, Jabrin Fort, Muttrah Souk, Nizwa, Al Ain, desert camping, camel rides, Misfat Al Abriyeen, dhow cruise, Nakhal Fort, Wadi Bani Awf, off-road driving, Hajar Mountains, Saiq PlateauInsider recommendations tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spotsWhen to go to Oman high season, low season, climate information and festivalsWhere to go a clear introduction to Oman with key places and a handy overviewExtensive coverage of regions, places and experiences regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needsPlaces to eat, drink and stay hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotelsPractical info at each site hours of operation, websites, transit tips, chargesColour-coded mapping with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversityEssential Arabic dictionary and glossary of local termsFully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Oman, as well as great planning tools. Its the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.