Common description
Oman is a country in East Asia, in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen. It is washed by the waters of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
Oman, unlike other Gulf countries, has a very picturesque nature: mountains, waterfalls, savannas, tropics, fjords. In Oman, the Arab identity has miraculously survived: in fact, it is the only Middle Eastern country that has not "fallen" under modern civilization and at the same time maintained a high standard of living. world “mastodons.” But young people in Oman can be quite boring: there is very little entertainment, and no nightclubs.
And Oman - the place where Job was buried, ruled by Queen Sheva and from where he went on his legendary voyage Sinbad. The ruler of the country - the sultan - pays much attention to the environment: in all corners of the country there are national parks, coastal areas are protected.
The most common type of recreation in Oman is scuba diving (the country ranks second after Egypt in fishing and diving). Also all conditions for motorsport and karting are created.
The capital is Muscat.
Weather: Tropical, hot. Muscat has a reputation as the hottest city in the world. The average temperature in June is more than + 32 ° C. Particularly exhausting heat occurs in Oman in spring and early summer, when the winds blow from the desert of Rub El Khali. The best time to visit the country is from mid-October to mid-March.
Language: State language: ArabicIn everyday communication using local dialects of Arabic, quite different from both literary Arabic and from each other. English is widely spoken in the tourism industry.
Religion: The state religion is Islam.
Currency: International name: OMRO Omani Rial is equal to 1000 bays.
The US dollar, the UAE, the euro and the British pound are exchanged everywhere. Credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, large shops and restaurants. ATMs are widespread, even in remote cities, more often near bank offices and shopping malls.
Tipping: It is not necessary to tip in most places. Expensive restaurants add 15-17% to the bill for service automatically, but in case of good service it is recommended to leave the staff 5-10% of the bill. Tipping is not accepted in the taxi, because the cost of the trip is agreed in advance. In hotels, a local tax of 15% is added to the cost of service.
Recreation: The most common type of recreation in Oman is scuba diving. The coast of Oman, which exudes pristine purity, attracts a huge number of fans of this sport. Due to the great length of the coastline, you can always find a secluded place and spend hours admiring the life of the inhabitants of the sea depths and the unsurpassed beauty of coral.
Being in Oman should be remembered!
Oman, unlike other Gulf countries, has a very picturesque nature: mountains, waterfalls, savannas, tropics, fjords. In Oman, the Arab identity has miraculously survived: in fact, it is the only Middle Eastern country that has not "fallen" under modern civilization and at the same time maintained a high standard of living. world “mastodons.” But young people in Oman can be quite boring: there is very little entertainment, and no nightclubs.
And Oman - the place where Job was buried, ruled by Queen Sheva and from where he went on his legendary voyage Sinbad. The ruler of the country - the sultan - pays much attention to the environment: in all corners of the country there are national parks, coastal areas are protected.
The most common type of recreation in Oman is scuba diving (the country ranks second after Egypt in fishing and diving). Also all conditions for motorsport and karting are created.
The capital is Muscat.
Weather: Tropical, hot. Muscat has a reputation as the hottest city in the world. The average temperature in June is more than + 32 ° C. Particularly exhausting heat occurs in Oman in spring and early summer, when the winds blow from the desert of Rub El Khali. The best time to visit the country is from mid-October to mid-March.
Language: State language: ArabicIn everyday communication using local dialects of Arabic, quite different from both literary Arabic and from each other. English is widely spoken in the tourism industry.
Religion: The state religion is Islam.
Currency: International name: OMRO Omani Rial is equal to 1000 bays.
The US dollar, the UAE, the euro and the British pound are exchanged everywhere. Credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, large shops and restaurants. ATMs are widespread, even in remote cities, more often near bank offices and shopping malls.
Tipping: It is not necessary to tip in most places. Expensive restaurants add 15-17% to the bill for service automatically, but in case of good service it is recommended to leave the staff 5-10% of the bill. Tipping is not accepted in the taxi, because the cost of the trip is agreed in advance. In hotels, a local tax of 15% is added to the cost of service.
Recreation: The most common type of recreation in Oman is scuba diving. The coast of Oman, which exudes pristine purity, attracts a huge number of fans of this sport. Due to the great length of the coastline, you can always find a secluded place and spend hours admiring the life of the inhabitants of the sea depths and the unsurpassed beauty of coral.
Being in Oman should be remembered!
- It is forbidden to film military and police facilities, airports and mosques.
- Lifting corals and turtles from the bottom, as well as trophies from shipwrecks, is strictly prohibited.
- Oman is one of the safest countries in the world. The crime rate is extremely low.
- There are almost no dangerous wild animals.
- Most hotels and restaurants are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, which must be consumed on the spot, without the right to take away. Carrying alcohol on the street, drinking in public places, drunk driving and transportation of alcohol are prosecuted and punished severely (up to imprisonment). Alcohol prices are high.
Information about visa
A single tourist visa is issued for up to 3 weeks.
Persons under the age of 18 must have their own passport, even if the child is included in the passport of one of the parents and is accompanied by them. Persons with Israeli passport marks or Israeli passports are allowed into Oman without hindrance.
It is allowed to obtain an Oman visa directly at the border or at the airport of Sib Muscat. In this case, based on the rules of the Immigration Service of the Sultanate of Oman, a voucher must be submitted confirming the purpose of the trip as tourism. In practice, border guards rarely require the presentation of any documents, but this does not relieve the tourist from the need to present all the necessary documents if necessary. A tourist who arrived without a visa and without a voucher may be denied entry into the country.
Persons under the age of 18 must have their own passport, even if the child is included in the passport of one of the parents and is accompanied by them. Persons with Israeli passport marks or Israeli passports are allowed into Oman without hindrance.
It is allowed to obtain an Oman visa directly at the border or at the airport of Sib Muscat. In this case, based on the rules of the Immigration Service of the Sultanate of Oman, a voucher must be submitted confirming the purpose of the trip as tourism. In practice, border guards rarely require the presentation of any documents, but this does not relieve the tourist from the need to present all the necessary documents if necessary. A tourist who arrived without a visa and without a voucher may be denied entry into the country.
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