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During rose harvest time, the Al Hajar mountain range is transformed for a brief period of time.

Once a year, the mountains here turn pink

Inhale centuries of Arabian culture during rose harvest time in the Al Hajar mountain range.

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Catherine Marshall
Muscat's Grand Mosque attracts 20,000 people for Friday night prayers.

The city that has banned skyscrapers

A night in the dunes, ancient bazaars, refreshing oases, countless cute camels and an ocean of smiles will make a trip to Oman a special event.

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Sumhuram. These days this coastal citadel is just a tumbledown ruin, where the foundations of an ancient city strain to ...

The destination where smells are more important than the sights

People in this part of the world are obsessed with scent.

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Zen luxury: The Long Pool at the Chedi Hotel Muscat, Oman.

Chedi Hotel Muscat: Understated luxury in Oman

A harmonious mix of Zen-like design, unobtrusive service and understated luxury.

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Catherine Marshall
Al Misfah in the Hajar Mountains.

A rare opportunity in Oman

The Omani sense of hospitality is strong. If you don't waggle the cup, you'll be drinking coffee for hours. You won't sleep for days.

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A dip in one of the hotel's two pools is the perfect way to beat the Omani heat.

Hotel review: Chasing luxury and leisure in Oman

If it's luxury and leisure you're after then this hotel is absolutely the spot for you.

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The new Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, in the Hajar mountains, Oman.

Visiting the 'lost city' of Oman

Shicer Wubar – discovered by a satellite in 1992 – is one of the unique stops on this tour.

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Alila Jabal Akhdar.

Trekking on the roof of the desert

Keen trekkers now have access to a huge range of canyons and mountains in Oman.

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Jamie Lafferty

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Oman

Oman, Middle East
Population: 3.6 million
Capital: Muscat
Official Language: Arabic
Electricity: Type C (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. Type G has three rectangular blades in a triangular pattern and has an incorporated fuse.
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