Sun and Sand Tours wants to share their Oman
with you and are happy to provide the
following holiday information for you to
have an enjoyable vacation.
Oman is a diverse country offering you a
unique opportunity. We invite you to
experience our ancient Arabian history lying
deep within the country.
Oman lies on the southeast corner of the
Arabian Peninsular and enjoys a diverse
topography coupled with a stunning
landscape. Simply put, Oman is where all
your dreams of Arabia are realized.
The magnificent, rugged, rocky mountains,
known as the Eastern and Western Hajar,
stretch for 400km from Musandam on the north
coast to Ras al Hadd on the south coast.
This magnificent range divides the country.
These mountains offer spectacular wadis
(river beds), caves and cliffs. The
landscape is simply breathtaking.
The golden brown vista of the dramatic
Wahiba Sands runs for 200 km from Eastern
Hajar to the Arabian Sea. Wahiba, the
inland sand sea, offers massive dune waves
rising to 200 meters. Watching the sunset
across a desert ocean is an experience not
to be missed.
Spectacular landscape is at the heart of
Oman. The contrast is one of rugged
mountains, dramatic desert dunes, green
oasis and sandy beaches. You can experience
all of this.
Omani people express an abundance of warmth
and heartfelt welcoming which will make your
visit to Oman an experience that will stay
with you forever.
The Omani people bring to life the rich
Arabian culture, lively traditions and as
always these are accompanied with their
ready smiles.
Sun and Sand Tours takes pleasure in
inviting you to join with them in
experiencing the absolute, simple
magnificence of the real Oman.
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Climate: |
Ideal: October -April. Moderate throughout
the day to Cool at night [upper 20's C] and
dry in most areas.
Warmer Months: June-September Hot [30-40C]
and humid. |
Customs & Visas:
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There is no customs duty on personal effects
brought into Oman.
Visas are required but most visitors,
including those from EU, US, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan
can get a 1 month visa at Muscat airport or
border crossings. |
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Time: |
GMT + 4 hours |
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Language: |
The official language is Arabic however,
English is spoken in all shops, hotels and
service areas. |
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Population: |
Total
Population of 2.4 million |
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Currency: |
Omani Riyal (RO) divided into 1,000 baizas,
1 RO = US$2.6
All major credit cards are accepted in
hotels and large stores. |
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Electricity: |
220 – 240 volts – 50 cycles – 3 pin British
type plug |
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Business Hours: |
Government offices from 8.00 – 14.30
Saturday to Wednesday.
Banks 8.00 – 12.00 Saturday to Thursday
Shops and Shopping Malls 9.00 to 13.00 and
16.00 to 20.00 |
