The Rough Guide to Oman

Gavin Thomas

Penguin, Nov 1, 2011 - Travel - 344 pages

Oman is one of the world's most exciting emerging tourist destinations-offering a genuine taste of old Arabia and an oasis of traditional culture amidst the frantically modernizing Gulf states. The country boasts a string of captivating attractions. Scenically, it's one of the region's most memorable destinations, from the craggy uplands of the Hajar mountains to the spectacular fjords of the Musandam peninsula and the dramatic dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Culturally, the country boasts a variety of absorbing sights, ranging from the traditional souks of Muscat, Nizwa, and Salalah to the atmospheric mudbrick towns and towering forts of the interior.

The new Rough Guide to Oman is the first in-depth guide to this fascinating country, complete with
detailed coverage of all sights, new state-of-the-art maps, and practical information including comprehensively road-tested information about driving and walking routes both on and off the beaten track.

Contents

• Getting around 22: 20
• Accommodation 25: 23
• Food and drink 27: 25
• The media 29: 29
• Festivals 30: 30
• Outdoor activities and sport 31: 31
• Shopping 32: 32
• Culture and etiquette 34: 34
• Travel essentials 36: 36
• Guide 43: 44
• 1 Muscat 45: 45
• 2 The Western Hajar 77: 77
• 3 Al Batinah and Al Dhahirah 107: 107
• Mountain Oman colour section following p112: 113
• 4 Musandam 141: 141
• 5 Sharqiya 161: 161
• Desert Oman colour section following p176: 177
• 6 Dhofar 189: 189
• Contexts 215: 216
• History 217: 217
• Fortified Oman 233: 233
• Wildlife 236: 236
• Books 239: 239
• Language 241: 242
• Useful Arabic words and phrases 244: 244
• Food and drink 247: 247
• Glossary 249: 249
• Small print Index 253: 253

About the author

Gavin Thomas has worked for Rough Guides as a writer and editor since 1998; he is also the author of the Rough Guide to Sri Lanka, the Rough Guide to Dubai and co-author of the Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Rough Guide to Oman; Rough Guide to...
• Author: Gavin Thomas
• Publisher: Penguin, 2011
• ISBN: 1405389354, 9781405389358
• Length: 344 pages
• Subjects: Travel / General; Travel / Middle East / General; Travel / Reference