Muscat

Emerging from its shell and now a rising star on the luxury travel scene, the Sultanate of Oman is justifiably described as Arabia’s Jewel. Located on the south-east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman is just an eight-hour flight, but a magical world away.

In this dramatic and unspoilt landscape, pleated mountains plunge down to the stunning coastlines of the Arabian Sea. The Sultanate’s circumspect approach to development coupled with a rich architectural heritage mean Oman really is a land where old coexists with new.

Nowhere is this more evident than in the capital Muscat. Flanked by mountains and bordering the sea, this is an enchanting city where golden minarets gleam against a bright blue sky.

The quaint charm of Old Muscat, with its forts, mosques and souks, has been carefully preserved, while Greater Muscat has embraced the 21st century with its world-class hotels and large green parks.

Journey to the spectacular Musandam Peninsula and you will find an other worldly landscape of stark mountains and fjords, where clear waters give way to some of the greatest diving in the area. Select an item from for more detailed information on Oman: