Tourism

Monday 02/September/2019 16:52 PM

Oman Air cancels over 300 flights in September

Muscat: The Sultanate’s national carrier, Oman Air, has announced that it has cancelled over 300 flights in September 2019. The company made the decision...

Monday 02/September/2019 11:11 AM

Video: View of Mirbat in the governorate of Dhofar

Muscat: The green carpet cover, which spreads over Twi Atir in Mirbat continues to enchant visitors during Khareef season. Photographer Ahmad Hafeedh shot...

Sunday 01/September/2019 20:40 PM

Travel Oman: Sinaw's camel market attracts visitors

An integral part of Omani culture for those who hail from Al Sharqiyah, the Sinaw camel souq, has long attracted visitors from across the country. Although...

Saturday 31/August/2019 20:48 PM

Travel Oman: Visit Mawaleh's fruits and vegetables market

Located at a distance of some 42 kilometres from old Muscat, the Mawaleh fruits and vegetables market has long been the epicentre of fruits and vegetables...

Saturday 31/August/2019 18:57 PM

Oman Air prohibits carrying certain Apple laptops in checked luggage

Muscat: Oman Air has announced that it will no longer allow older, 15-inch Macbook Pro laptops in checked luggage on its flights. The airline said the...

Wednesday 28/August/2019 21:30 PM

Travel Oman: Go on a dolphin watching tour in Muscat

One of the most intelligent animals known to man, dolphins, are found in schools in the nutrient-rich waters off the coast of Oman. Regular tours are...

Tuesday 27/August/2019 21:09 PM

Travel Oman: Buying souvenirs in Muttrah souq

Muttrah Souq is easily one of the oldest markets not just in Oman, but the broader Middle East as well. Originally set up as a place for merchants and...

Monday 26/August/2019 21:43 PM

Muscat to have a water park in this area

Muscat: Muscat is to follow in the footsteps of Salalah and will now have its own water park. The project, in Al Bustan, was announced by BBH Group as the...

Monday 26/August/2019 19:32 PM

Travel Oman: A day at Muttrah fish market

**media[1052147]** If you grew up in Oman during the 80s and 90s, then you are sure to remember the fish market at the Muttrah Corniche being the bustling...

Sunday 25/August/2019 21:18 PM

Travel Oman: Walking along Muttrah Corniche

One of the oldest and most iconic locations in Muscat, the Muttrah Corniche has retained its old-world charm while still moving forward with the times....