The beautiful Wadi shab of Oman

The beautiful Wadi shab of Oman

Oman is a beautiful tourist destination in the Middle East that full of beautiful nature and scenic views however it not very famous among touristic Countries but you will be surprised how beauty and clean is this Country  !!! This beauty can be seen everywhere and all over Oman when you have Oman trips   . Oman is a small country in the Middle East with a population of around 2 million people scattered all over Oman. The majority of the Omani is Muslims and the Arabic is their mother language. Oman has a strategic place overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean thus it has gain a trade important.

Oman nature beauty varies from Mountains, wadis, deserts, beaches, island and etc.. this nature attracts thousands of tourists every year to watch it especially that you will find all kind of activities that you wish to have!!!, besides mountain or wadi trekking or hike you will have desert safari or you can enjoy the beauty of the Omani beaches by swimming, snorkeling, diving or even watching Dolphin in the Omani water eating, playing …

Oman is one of those countries where Tourist can stay long Periods because of the availability of all activities during their stay .Oman trips are various and cover all tourist interest from usual trips up to advengerous trips. One of the famous natural spots in Oman is wadi shab ,Wadi Shab is one of the famous Coastal trekking trips among all Omani trips .the tour Give you the chance to explore one of the famous land marks of Oman where beauty and adventure came along .the wadi has a long paved pass where you can walk for 45 Minutes then you will enter the wadi gate where you can see medium hight rocks and blue water from which you will take about to explore the canyon with its worm water where you can swim with your families and friends !!!

The best time for Visiting wadi Shab is from September till April while the weather is moderate and sunny .during Summer time the wadi became too hot for tourists to afford and most of companies refuses to make the tour during the hot weather and the danger accompanying that hot weather !! so make  Sure that you visit the wadi in the Proper time to enjoy it .Wadi shab is the best seller tour in any Omani travel Companies and the top listed tours for any Tourists !!!  if you intended to visit Oman do not miss to visit the Wadi .

Al Hoota Cave

Avery known unique old  cave in Oman and one of the important Places that should be Placed  on your top listed Places During your Oman Day tour .If you are interested in history and archeological places then Al Hoota cave Would be your Perfect choice in Oman .the cave dates back to 2 million years ago .it’s the only open cave in the Gulf area in which Public can enter to explore the site .nowadays the Cave is a tourist destination to Large Number of tourist due to the nature of the Cave and the unique Appearance among other known caves in the World .

If you are having Oman Day tours, ask your guide to drive you to Nizwa at the bottom of Jebal shams where the cave is Located. Nizwa was the old Capital Of Oman,a very old Province Full of Scenery views and heritage Places  then you can enter the site which is 4.5 Km length in which 500 M is accessible by visitors .the cave is a long pass way with stairs .the cave has a manual light system that Allows guide to turn it on or off after they finish the tour .

What to do in Muscat Oman!!! if you are in Muscat and want something rare and very special, then head to Al Hoota Cave and watch The formation of the cave which is totally natural and how the cave looks like, the cave was formed when acid rains dissolves the Lime stone forming unique shapes of some Animals, the cave houses about 100 kind of Animals and insects and rare Species found only in that cave!!! Also contains 2 lakes northern and central Lakes.

Outside the cave, there is a restaurants and Gift shop where you can Buy Gifts and have something to eat or to Drink, also children’s are allowed to enter the site with their Parents, what you have to know is that Photos are not allowed inside the cave due to Scientific reasons you have to obey the restriction to reserve this important site and to keep the rare animals inside safe!!! It’s better if you book your tickets in advance duo to the increase of the no. of Visitors and you can Pay by credit Card or Cash.       

What to do in Muscat Oman after Al Hoota Cave Visit!!! as the Cave is located in Nizwa at the foot of Jebal Shams you can head to Nizwa Souk ,one of the Famous Souk in
Oman where you can see cattle market and Vegetables ,frank senses ,Cloths ,etc. also you can Visit Nizwa ,Bahla and Jebrine forts and by the end of your day you can have a Photo Stop at the Foot of Jebal Shams the highest Peak in Oman (3000 M).

In other word if you are asking what to do in Muscat Oman  During your Visit to Oman ,My advice is to Visit the Cave as its opened during the whole year .

Traditional Omani Food

When you visit Oman ,the first characteristics of Omani people that you can recognize is the hospitality ,Omani has one of the best hospitality all over the world as they are kind  and generous people ,moreover Omani people cares about tourism as it is an important resource of economy .if you decided to visit oman and Visit your friend there or even Omani people invited you to their house ,you will receive a great hospitality starts with their traditional drink which is the Kahwa "coffee" and Halawa "dates" which is sticky gelatinous  kind of sweet with different kinds of flavor and spices ,Halawa is one of the traditional Sweets that one shall eat when entering Omani house during visiting Oman .

 as all of the Arab world  ,people of Oman likes eating Foods .they have a wide range of Food , the main course should include rice with different spices and cooked meal .from the popular food in Oman that you will experience when you visit Oman  is the maqbous  ,maqbous is a kind of smashed rice with different spices ,although Omani use Spices in their foods but it is not hot like the Asian foods .another popular food is the shuwa which is the most popular among the Omani food that you will eat when you visit Oman specially in the occasions when All of the villages people share making this kind of food .the Shuwa is a whole cow or goat meat roasted for 2 days in an oven prepared specially for this kind of dishes under the ground . Rice is one of the principal components of the Omani food with various methods and spices, it is used widely all over Oman, and usually it is served with meat or vegetables.

Soups are also popular when you visit Oman, Soups are available with different methods, Soups of vegetables, lamps meat, chickens, and Salad also is popular there with different kinds of fresh vegetables, tuna meat, smoked eggplants, dried fishes.

If you visit Oman during festivals specially Muslims festivals which is Ramadan month, a month is fasted by Muslim people followed by Eid El fetr and after the pilgrimage to Mecca commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham   Eid El adha you will find Meat ,Chicken and fishes forms the main dishes .the food varies from state to state ,In Dhofer and wusta during festivals they cook ruz al mudhroub which is cooked rice with fried fish and maqdeed in Muscat,Al Sharkia region ,Dahira,Al Batinah where you can eat maqloub during your Oman visit  ,you will eat also Arasia "lamb meat cooked with rice  and Mishkak "meat cooked with charcoal .in Eid the lunch of fist day is Harees "wheat mixed with meat ",second day Mishkak and the third day is Shuwa .

When You Visit oman in ramadan you will find the best kinds of food is served during the month, the most popular two dished is Sakkhana which is a thick sweet soup and fatta which is a mix of rice, meat and vegetables .the truth is when you visit Oman you will chock by the fact that there are no commons between the same dishes served in Salalah at the south and Muscat at the north …!!!!!!! The Omani people is known for their hospitality and generous the same as the whole Arab worlds ,So enjoy your Oman day tours .

Souks (local markets) of Oman

Visit Oman and enjoy visiting the local markets of Oman, Local market is the English translation of the word souk .souks in Oman is not a place to buy goods when you visit Oman but a meeting points were you can meet your friends in these markets and for trading purpose and getting gossip  ,it is found in every major town in Oman .the experience of hustle and bustle inside the souks will make you put it on your top listed places to visit when you visit Oman .

Oman has large numbers of popular souks ,Mutrah Souk is the most beautiful souk in Oman ,dates back to about 200 years old .it's antiquity increases its beauty and cultural place . The souk has another name among Omani people which is the souk of the darkness duo to the architecture of the place which doesn't allow sun lights during the day, aromatic smells of frankincense, incense and Arabian perfumes are very recognized in Mutrah Souk, the souk is very known for hand crafts like daggers, silverware and traditional cloth, apparel and shoes in addition to Omani Sweets.

the second Souk you can see when you visit Oman is Nizwa Souk ,this expansive souk where Omani people buy meat,fish,spices and incense, it is well known with its silver crafts which is considered the best all over the country .the third souk is Al Hafah Souk  lies in the governorate of Dhofer ,the souk is the best place to buy incense and gum when you visit Oman  not only in Dhofer but in the Sultanate .the souk is known for its textile and clothing ,gold and silver crafts .

The forth Souk is Al Husn Souk which is characterizes by its location in the middle of Dhofer  and its traditional clothing hand craft .the Fifth souk you can visit when you visit Oman is Ibri Souk it is the largest souk in A'Dhahirah Governorate ,the souk is built in the Islamic souks style of architecture it is known for its Gold and Silver shops ,animal shops .the sixth souk is the sinaw souk which is held every Thursday in Al Sharkyia north governorate .this souk usually is crowded due to its cloth proximity to the Badian communities ,they go there to sell their goods and hand crafts ,the souk runs from 6 Am to 1 Pm .

Visit Al Rustaq Souq when you visit Oman because it is one of the most popular souk in the sultanate the souk is known for its traditional goods of silver and black smithing, agriculture crops in addition to a famous courtyard for selling sheep.

Another Souk worth visiting when you visit Oman is Al Mintarib Tuesday Market which is held every Tuesday in el Badiya in the eastern region .this souk traveler will see small treasure of Gold, silver , Dragger ,swords, leather goods ,objects of palm leaves in addition to agriculture, meat and Fish product .the souk opens only on Tuesday from 6 Am to 10 in the morning  .

The last souk you can visit when you visit Oman is the Ibra Wednesday Souk,which is held on Wilayet Ibra in the eastern region, the Souk is very unique as it is for women only. Only women can go there to buy all their needs, it is open from 6 Am to 1 Pm every Wednesday.

All of these different kinds of souks will make the experience of hustle and Bustle in these Souks make you put the visit of Omani Souks (local markets) on your top listed activities when you visit Oman.

Salalah City Tour

Salalah is the capital and seat of the governor of Dhofar the southern province of oman . Salalah is the second largest city in the Sultanate of Oman and the largest city in the Dhofar Provence and was its largest capital. Salalah is known as the "perfume capital of Arabia" and "the attar capital of Oman". The city is a tourism destination due to the natural attractions of the nearby mountains and the magnificent frankincense trees lining mountain wadi courses. The country side is green and you can find the herds of cattle's there. The beautiful beaches and coastline are also major attractions for scuba diving and bird watching.

Oman wasn't spoiled with mass tourism but still provide a perfect chance for a great holiday with great memories and a lot of joy   .You May ask what to do when you visit Oman …?. Salalah City tour is one of the recommended trips when you visit Oman as it includes the visit of marvelous ancient places and ancient and modern souks .Visit Oman and make Salalah City tour in which you will start your  visit with the visit of Al Baleed Museum the  museum of the Frankincense land. It is situated in Al Baleed Archeological park .it was opened in 2007, the Museum hosts impressive numbers of the archaeological and maritime history of Oman.

When you visit Oman you will see the heritage souk where you can find different kinds of Omani crafts and incense burner. Another Souks you must visit when you visit Oman which is the Arabian Souk, with shops of the same alignment, shape and decoration the gold souk where you can buy Modern and old Dhofri ornament ,the Haffa Souk which is the most beautiful souk you can see when you visit Oman .this souk is the most beautiful old Souk in Salalah where tourist who visit Oman can buy a wide range of items .traveler can buy Frankincense souvenir  here for their friends along with kaftans, woolen caps, perfumes, jewelry, lanterns, ceramic figurines, bells and wooden handicrafts.

From the remarkable places that you will not forget is the Dhohofri Houses with its magnificent colored windows and Doors. Then you can walk along Al Husn palace, the summer residential palace of his Majesty. Do not forget to visit the ancient city of Zufar which the largest Governorate of the eleventh Governorate in Oman .it is the Capital of salalah city, Dhofar has been a homeland for tribes speak different Arabic language. The last thing you can do when you visit Oman is to visit the ruins of Al Balid or "town" .it is an ancient city build on strategic position forming a natural defense to the north and with the Arabian Sea. The town was rectangular in shape and surrounded by a wall with three gates. All of these places can be seen when you only make a day tour to Salalah .so Visit Oman and enjoy your holiday there with plenty of different activities and magnificent natural scenes and wonderful accommodation service.

People of oman and what you will see during your Oman Day tours

The first thing that can draw your attention during having Oman Day tours is people of oman .like any other Arabic community the omani community is full of Surprising manifestation about their clothing, work,classes and castes ,Omani stratification ,marriage, family, kingship, etiquette, food, religion ,…etc .in this article we will talk about these important manifestations and will try to understand the omani point of view in these issues .

The first thing that you can see during your Oman Day tours the Clothing of the people in Oman, the dress of omani people is a prominent marker of ethnic  identity . the dress reflects each one region and origin specially the face cover of the woman reflects her origin, position ,membership in a particular trib. men wears deshdashah (a long garment reaches the ankle of the leg) with deferent in colors and sleeves . The head cover is a must for both men and women .

Second thing that you can see during your oman Day Tours is the commercial activities ,agriculture and fishing are the powerful resources of Oman, vegetables  with its different colors and cattle's are grown in dhofer ,fish and selfish exported and gain a huge amount of money in return about 40$million a year .men works mainly in  fishing and driving from shores while women mends fishing net .men works in gardens while women works in fields of wheat ,alfalfa .the boys also shares in the works and agriculture life mostly when they are nine years old .

Thirdly, during having Oman Day Tours you will realize Omani classes and casts, the Omani community based on trib ties,religious education and relatives wealth .at the head of Oman community is the Sultan and his family Al Sa'id and their wealth and rank came from the discoveries of oil in Oman ,then it is followed by the merchants who are of mostly of Indian origin ,culture ,then comes the families that gain reputation for religious  learning  and commercial activities who works in the governmental  life in the interior of the country .Oman has a small middle class while the majority of the people outside .

Fourthly, among the most important characteristics of Omani People the Etiquette and the way they are behave. The Omani people are very polite and formal in public .their way in greeting people is  formal way thus you will see during having Oman Day tours  ,men and women should interact in an open air . omani people of the same Gender use to holds hands and they stands close to each other as Arab do usually .when men and women are in the same place in a door ,souks, banks and shops ,men introduce women to go first .

During having Oman Day Tours you will realize that most of the Omani people are Muslims, they divided to Sunni,obidi and priority of Shii.,in addition to a small group of Hindu people Omani people are very religious people and they pay great attention for the observed religious obligations like the five times prayer during the day and most of the Omani people tends to pray in the nearest mosque and fasting the holy month of Ramdan .during youe Oman Day Tours ,if you eat and drink during Ramadan day light you will make something against the low in oman . From the religious manifestation that the minister obeys the minister of Awkaf, the man who receives religious education called Sheikh .all of these features that you realize in Oman Day tours make the Omani's communities very special and unique .

Muscat City tour

Muscat is the Capital of Oman .and it is the known seat of the government .Muscat is an old city that is full of natural landscapes as the HaJar Mountains which dominate the Landscape of Muscat. The City lies on the Northern of Oman and it lies on the Arabian Sea where it has a strategic position on Hormuz.

The city referred to as "Muscat" is in fact three smaller towns they are:

·      Muscat – or "walled city", Muscat is the site of the royal palaces.

§  Matrah (Matruh) - a fishing village, and home to Souqs like Matrah Souq.

§  Ruwi - generally considered the commercial and diplomatic centre of the city.

Muscat is one of the tourist destinations for Tourist that once decided to visit oman and have Oman Day tours. Tourist always has the question of what to do in oman …!!!

This repeated Question can be answered with various answer Due to the variety of Oman Day tour .one of the famous tour among Oman Day tours is Muscat city tour ,in which Oman Day tours tourist start their visit with the visit of grand Mosque of Oman .one of the Most beautiful mosques in the world .it was built from 300000 tons of Indian Sand Stones .after finishing the visit of the Grand Mosque Oman Day tours tourist will move to visit Muttrah Souk which is known by Al Dhalam Souk .it is the world oldest Souk as Muscat is the oldest natural Harbor in the world .in the past the souk was build from mud and palm leaves .today's it was renovated and decorated to maintain the popular style .the souk is overcrowded During the Eid festivals as Omani goes there to buy garment and Jewelries .Oman Day tours tourist can smell different smells During walking along the souks ,they can smell the frankincense, perfume oils, fresh jasmine and spices. then Oman Day tours tourist can move to visit Sultan Al Alam Palace , it is 200 years old built by built by Imam Sultan bin Ahmed .the palace coloured with Gold and blue although it is not the residence  palace of the Sultans ,visitors are not Allowed inside .it remains a popular area to walk and have photos .the last stop for oman Day tours tourist is the Jalali and Mirani Forts the most famous forts among Muscat forts .Al mirani Fort was built in 16 AD before the Portuguese then they rebuild it later on its old structure and added some additional .while the Portuguese finished the building of the Jalali Fort 1587.it's present structure dates back to Sayyid Said bin Sultan. Muscat city has a lot of other Landmarks like mosques, temple, churches, Museums .Muscat is really a great City where you will have a great Fun and Explore a lot of Different places .Muscat really deserve to visit During your visit to oman or having a holiday in the area .wish you enjoy your Holiday .