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A new side to old Muscat: three shiny stays re-inventing the laid-back Omani capital

Old-world, low-rise Muscat is having a glossy makeover, with a host of glamorous new hotels attracting luxury-loving travellers

17 April 2025

The best time to visit Oman

The best time to visit Oman for every traveller

The best time to visit the beautiful Sultanate of Oman, for nature, adventure, culture and beach escapes

3 February 2025

oman travel guide with Max Muench

My Middle East: The best Oman with Max Muench

An Oman travel guide, told by photographer, creative strategist and long-time Oman lover, Max Muench

4 November 2024

Salalah Oman waterfall view

A complete travel guide to Salalah, Oman’s summertime oasis

A bounty of family-friendly resorts and lush vegetation, even a tropical summer micro-climate, can be found in the southern coast of Oman

22 March 2024

alila hinu bay beach

Alila Hinu Bay: An idyllic escape in Oman’s Salalah region

Family travel expert Maryanne Peacock checks into Alila Hinu Bay outside of the famous Khareef season, and finds a year-round paradise of peace and luxury

27 November 2023

six senses zighy bay private beach pool vilas: unique hotels in Oman

7 unique hotels in Oman for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation

From panoramic luxury retreats high in the Al Hajar mountains to a wellness-focused coastal enclave modelled on a traditional Omani village

23 November 2023

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Airbnb Of The Week: A rural farmstay with infinity pool in the heart of Oman

This delightful, and affordable, Omani farm stay is the ideal destination for your next road trip or long weekend escape

9 November 2023

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The best hotels in Muscat for a beautiful stay in the Omani capital

The most fabulous stays in the Omani capital, from a romantic Arabesque retreat and Sultan’s palace to a modern nightlife hangout and peaceful beachfront escape

8 September 2023