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Oman
Desert forts, fjords and frankincense
What it's famous for
01
Wahiba desert nights
Red dunes, Bedouin camps and a sky with more stars than you've ever seen.
02
Wadis & fjords
Emerald pools at Wadi Shab, and the 'Norway of Arabia' fjords of Musandam.
03
Forts & souqs
Nizwa's round tower and Mutrah's frankincense-scented souq — Arabia without the glass towers.
04
Turtles & dolphins
Green turtles nest at Ras al Jinz; dolphins escort the boats off Muscat.
Cities worth your time
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You'll be eating
ShuwaMajboosMashuaiOmani halwaDates & qahwaGrilled kingfish
Where exactly? The hand-picked spots — with map links — are in the guide.
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- ✓Which neighborhood to stay in, with pre-filled search links
- ✓Hand-picked restaurants & sights with Google Maps links
- ✓A realistic day-by-day itinerary, written for your trip length
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