Oman's most famous souq located in the Port Sultan Qaboos. This maze of indoor, .. stalls offers silverware, antiques frankincense, garments and spices galore.
Sultanate of Oman
Perched on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the Sultanate of Oman’s stark beauty and vastly contrasting landscapes have enchanted growing numbers of tourists each year. With its magnifi¬cent desert, secret oases and breath-taking mountain ranges, Oman is an alluring destination. A tropical underwater paradise lies beneath the turquoise sea, caressing the green sandy beaches that adorn the country’s stunning 3,165 km coastline. Alongside this natural wealth is Oman’s rich culture, which blends with modern infrastructure and historical features that span over 7,000 years. Grand forts, exquisite palaces and mystical souqs are sights to behold in the capital, Muscat. A visit to Oman makes you feel right at home from the time you arrive, until the moment you leave. The Sultanate is full of opportunities for adventure, including fascinating tours with an Arabian flavour.
Oman’s coastline is a paradise for explorers. Its abundance of wildlife includes whales, dolphins, turtles, seahorses, and flamingos. Underwater, its incredible marine life is found close to the water’s surface.
Sands and deserts occupy the remaining area; these include two large sand deserts – The Wahiba Sands known as Rimalat Al Wahiba and part of the Empty Quarter (Rub Al Khali). Here you can learn about Bedouin culture, camp under a dome of stars and experience the beauty of dawn in the desert.
The mountains cover approximately 15% of the country’s land mass. Oman’s main mountain range is the 10,000 foot Al Hajar, which runs from Musandam in the North to the extreme limit of the Arabian Peninsula, Ras Al Had.
Tropical climate is what Oman is known for whilst still subject to seasonal changes. From October through to April, the Sultanate offers a lovely climate, with an average temperature of 23oC. Combined with welcoming hospitality, warm seas and stunning landscapes, you can see why tourism in Oman a growing industry is.
11 - 12 Knots Average Wind
21 ℃ Average Minimum Temperature
31 ℃ Average Maximum Temperature
26 ℃ Average Temperature
0mm Average Precipitation / Rainfall
0 Wet Days (>0.1 Min)
11.5hrs Average Sunlight Hours / Day
Places to visit
Muttrah Souq
The Royal Opera House Muscat
Muscat's glittering new performing arts centre features exquisite designs inspired by, .. Middle Eastern tradition. Enjoy rich and diverse performances from Oman, the region and the world.
Damaniyat Islands
With immaculate coral gardens patrolled by turtles, moray eels and iridescent reef fish, this is, .. gorgeous diving and snorkeling destination.
Wadi Shab
We help travelers to get the most out of wherever they're going
Jabrin Castle
Picturesque region, famed for its rose gardens and one of the finest forts in Oman, with splendid traditional architecture and an ornate interior.
Jabal Akhdar, The Green Mountain
Experience a scenic mountain road that brings you to Jabal Akhdar (2000 meters above se.. level), with a cool climate & tropical fruit orchard.
Wahiba Sand
An unforgettable taste of rolling dunes, Bedouin culture and camping under the stars.
Vision 2040
Oman Sail’s strategic goals are fully aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040 , contributing to 10 of the 12 National Priorities.
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
A Society of Creative Individuals *
Oman Sail has internally developed and delivered award winning integrated communications campaigns to showcase the beauty of the Sultanate to a worldwide audience. This work has attracted thousands of inbound visitors to Oman directly contributing to the nation’s GDP.
A Competitive Economy **
The government’s financial support of Oman Sail has delivered an 8 fold return for the country in the first decade. This has been achieved through positive media value, direct economic impact and the social impact of its work.
An Environment with Sustainable Components
Oman’s beautiful natural landscape is the foundation on which all Oman Sail activities take place. Oman Sail has worked closely with the government stakeholders to minimise its carbon footprint and ensure the environmental health of the nation is embedded in everything it does.
Responsible State Agencies
Through ten years of growth, delivering projects that positively impact Oman and its people, Oman Sail’s management team, with support of its board and government stakeholders, has ensured the business has been managed in line with best practice governance. Delivering 10 years of clean audits has put Oman Sail on a sound footing to develop its commercial activities and reduce dependency on government support.
PRIORITIES
Welcome toOman Sailing
We stand today with firm invincible will on the threshold of a vital stage of development and nation building. It is a stage which you all have participated in drawing out its prospects in Oman 2040 Future Vision, and contributed to devising its economic, social and cultural goals, in a manner that embodies a clear-cut vision, great expectation towards a more prosperous future.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq - Royal Speech in 2020.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq - Royal Speech in 2020.
Operating under the Omran Group company, Oman Sail is tasked with rekindling Oman’s maritime eminence, promote the Sultanate of Oman around the world through sailing and provide long-term learning opportunities for the youth.
Our Pillars
Committed to offering both men and women equal opportunities to learn, Oman Sail’s programmes focus on nurturing young talent to develop the sailing champions of tomorrow and increasing revenue in the tourism, activity and experiential learning markets and gaining prominent international exposure for the country. Oman Sail has a track record in delivering a portfolio of events within the Sultanate to showcase Oman’s tourism beauty, the people’s hospitality, and the infrastructure readiness for business opportunities. Click here to view our event portfolio.
