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Oman is Arabia without the gloss: Muscat's corniche and forts through the winter, and Salalah in summer, when the khareef monsoon turns the southern hills green while the rest of the Gulf bakes. Our most quietly surprising country.
- Best months
- October–April for Muscat; June–August for green-season Salalah
- Fly into
- Muscat direct from London; Salalah is one short hop further
- Don't miss
- Wadi Shab, the frankincense alley in Mutrah souk, the turtle beaches at Ras al Jinz
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Oman: the common questions
- What is Oman like?
- Oman is Arabia without the gloss: Muscat's corniche and forts through the winter, and Salalah in summer, when the khareef monsoon turns the southern hills green while the rest of the Gulf bakes. Our most quietly surprising country.
- When is the best time to visit Oman?
- October–April for Muscat; June–August for green-season Salalah
- How do I get to Oman?
- Muscat direct from London; Salalah is one short hop further
- What shouldn't I miss in Oman?
- Wadi Shab, the frankincense alley in Mutrah souk, the turtle beaches at Ras al Jinz