For a truly Arabian Experience, I believe Oman has it all. With a stunning mountain landscape, a 1700m coastline, a wealth of sights and activities and a population that stands true to its customs and beliefs, the Sultanate of Oman offers the complete package. To see the best the country has to offer I recommend taking in Muscat and the nearby provinces as well as the northern tip of Oman – the Musandam Peninsula.
Muscat, Oman’s capital and the surrounding interior is a great place to start your exploration and offers a lot of touring variety. Highlights for me include waiting for turtles to come ashore and hatch at Ras Al Jinz, meeting a local Bedouin family in the Wahiba Sands and the fascinating Jabrin Castle.
Another highlight of my time in Oman was up in the Musandam Peninsula a tiny area cut-off from the rest of the country by the UAE. Here dramatic fjords and turquoise Gulf waters entice and the best way to take in the scenery is by dhow, the traditional boats of the region.
I enjoyed Dubai for its spectacular properties and the arrary of souks - some the biggest in the world. Venturing into the desert by 4WD was great and our drivers are the best I have seen. Being able to traverse the dunes the way they did - takes expertise.
Dave Nicholson, Adventure World
