Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (The Chedi Muscat) The desert kingdom of Oman is still somewhat of an overlooked gem for travellers — but that’s quickly changing.

With its strong sense of heritage and diverse landscape of mountains, deserts and beaches, Muscat appeals to all kinds of travelers. Those looking for a little adventure can go scuba diving and ...

Amid the sky-scraping, gold-obsessed cities of the Gulf, Muscat is a breath of fresh air – literally. Here, Oman’s mighty Hajar mountains, the highest range in the Arabian Peninsula, meet soft-sand ...

Travelling between Sharjah and Oman has become easier for passengers using the intercity bus service to Sohar and Muscat. The updated schedule now offers more flexibility and convenience for ...

“I’d always been drawn to the mystery of Muscat, Oman, which often lies in the shadow of the glitz and glam of nearby Dubai,” says Marta Tucci, a freelance journalist, photographer and intrepid ...

Flying into Muscat, the capital of Oman, over the low lying white and cream traditional Arabic buildings and crystal clear seas, I immediately felt that I was being transported back in time to a place ...

As you fly into Muscat, the capital of Oman, you first notice the lack of high-rise buildings, a complete contrast to cities such as Dubai. The reason for this is they are prohibited so as not to ...

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