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My new life in Dubai

Posted by raniroo

... you can do a Friday brunch (which is a very popular thing to do) However, I have recently spent a wonderful 3 days in Muscat, Oman. Check out my blog for details. My hotel was nice and they recommended a great tour company call Alwan Tours. Talal, the ...

Dubai Starter Kit

Posted by raniroo

... (in Oman) and take a day cruise around the islands. Abu Dhabi (see one of the largest mosques in the world (opened in 2008). Snorkelling Diving at Fujeriah. Al Ain is pretty. Hatta Mountains Liwa (out in the desert) Muscat, Oman (1 hours flight)

Oman on a budget?

Posted by b2009

hey rich thanks, and please do let me know what you find, its so hard to find anything other than 5 and 4 star in Muscat on the internet. And Raniroo, thanks for all your info too, we may just rent a car, especially if you can just camp anywhere along the ...

Great Luxury Hotel in Oman?

Posted by gogiles

... I am also open to other suggestions (Grand Hyatt?) I like the idea of being able to experience a "town" like Muscat but what is more important is getting away and relaxing. I have heard that Six Senses is luxurious, amazing scenery but ...

Tips for Muscat

Posted by raniroo

... pay for the tour on the day (no trying to transfer money to bank accounts like some of the tour operators in Muscat!). Very friendly, reliable and knowledgable. We stayed at the Beach Hotel in Qurm al Shutti (across from Intercontinental). In an ...

Tips for Muscat

Posted by jamitezeno

Muscat is just a name for official capital of Oman, but the real Muscat is only a small part of the city. The municipality is sandwiched between sea and mountains, and to drive from one part of it to another is very scenically dramatic.

Tourist attraction places in Oman.

Posted by brightsuntravel

Posted on Jan 3, 2013, 04:49:02

... many tourist attraction places in Oman. According to me there are some good tourist attraction places in Oman. These are the followings: 1. Muscat City[b] [b]2. Nizwa Castle 3. Nakhl Castle 4. Bahla Castle 5. Wadi Shab 6. Wahiba 7. Jabrin ...

Tips for Muscat

Posted by chartaride

Muscat is very nice place to visit. I also have a great experience when I visit Oman, Omani's are very nice and most of them speak English so you can easily have a good conversation with them. I visit the 2nd largest mosque in gulf country which is ...

Oman on a budget?

Posted by raniroo

B2009 I am living in Dubai and doing some travel around the peninsula. Unfortunately accomodation in both places is expensive. Muscat is a wonderful town full of rich history and culture. We stayed at the Beach Hotel, which was a little cheaper (3*). ...

Oman on a budget?

Posted by b2009

So Im traveling to Oman in January maybe with a friend, possibly alone... I plan to go to muscat and salalah (does anyone know if salalah is still pretty green in january?) for sure, but its pretty hard for me to find cheaper accommodation, its all $ ...

Muscat for Easter

Posted by raniroo

... So, what is there to do? Can anybody recommend any day trips, tour companies or guides and in particular, highlights to see around Muscat and you know me, the more cultural and nitty gritty stuff the better!!! Appreciate any advice. Shukrun

Oman on a budget?

Posted by rbisset

... can get hotel rooms in most places for about $20-30 but you just need to lower standards and know where to look. Cheapies in Muscat seem to be in the Mutrah area. Dubai has loads of 0 star hotels are the Bur and Deira areas from what I've heard. ...

travel to dubai - Hatta travel question

Posted by surajthepair

... . After reaching Hatta border, how should I reach Bur dubai. i have booked a hotel there. If some one can guide me with the road map from hatta border to bank street, bur dubai Yes, I am travelling with wife and two small kids. I am driving from Muscat

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