Luxury holidays in Oman

Oman From the Hajar Mountains to the Arabian Sea, via desert, wadis and ancient towns.

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Impossibly rich in landscape, culture, history and hospitality.

Mother Nature may have put Oman in the corner, but there’s nothing about this country that is forgettable. One of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth, Oman is a rich tapestry of volcanic mountain ranges, rolling deserts and ancient cities—fittingly home to one of the world’s greatest literal tapestries: the second-largest hand-woven carpet, unfurled beneath the soaring domes of Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Further north, the wild and rugged Musandam Peninsula offers a completely different kind of masterpiece, where jagged mountains plunge into turquoise waters along a coastline often dubbed the ‘Norway of Arabia’. Inland, Wahiba Sands delivers a taste of off-grid Oman, where endless dunes and luxury desert camps set the scene for candlelit dinners, sunset dune drives and star-filled skies far from the modern world.

Specialist Tip

Oman is made for self-drive or guided 4×4 road trips. Explore the dramatic Jabal Akhdar mountains, sleep beneath the stars in the Wahiba Sands desert, and swim in emerald wadis.

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Luxury Oman holidays

Each of our journeys starts from a conversation. Every detail, from the route to the hotels, is built and rebuilt around you until it fits. To provide you a taste of what True Travel can create, our team of global destination specialists have created a selection of suggested journeys, from our recent travels. Get in touch to start planning your next adventure.

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Mountains, Fjords and Hidden Shores

Venture to Oman’s extraordinary Musandam Peninsula, a rugged enclave where the Al Hajar Mountains meet the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, forming a landscape of soaring cliffs, secluded beaches…

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Places in Oman

Our Favourite Places Jebel Akhdar Mountains The Jebel Akhdar mountains rise to almost 3,000 metres above Oman's interior, a Green Mountain range whose terraced orchards feel a world away from the desert below. Rose harvests each spring still feed traditional stills producing Omani rosewater, a tradition passed down through generations of mountain farmers. Villages such as Al Aqr and Ash Shirayjah cling to the cliff edges, reached along roads that only permit four-wheel drive vehicles. Temperatures here run noticeably cooler than the coast, and a night in the mountains makes a genuine contrast to the rest of an Oman itinerary.

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True Experiences in Oman

Explore a selection of our hand-picked experiences our Travel Designers can build into your luxury holiday to Oman, from paragliding at Zighy Bay to sleeping under the stars at Wahiba Sands.

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Paraglide and scuba dive at Zighy Bay

Combine two of Musandam’s most exhilarating experiences with paragliding and scuba diving at Zighy Bay. Soar above the dramatic coastline before exploring the clear waters below, where coral reefs and marine life make for rewarding underwater encounters.

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Private yacht to the Musandam fjords

Explore Oman’s spectacular Musandam Peninsula by private yacht, cruising between dramatic limestone cliffs, hidden coves and turquoise waters. Drop anchor for swimming and snorkelling and keep watch for dolphins that often travel through the fjords.

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Luxury camping and stargazing in Wahiba Sands

Escape into Oman’s Wahiba Sands for a night of luxury camping beneath the desert sky. Travel into the dunes by 4x4, watch the sunset from the sand and enjoy a comfortable camp surrounded by the silence of the Arabian desert.

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A Taste of Where We Stay

Sometimes, where you stay becomes part of the adventure. Think a secluded retreat tucked into the Al Hajar Mountains, a desert camp beneath a canopy of stars, or a private beach escape on the Musandam Peninsula. We know the places that make the most of Oman’s extraordinary landscapes, as well as the hotels that simply get everything right. Discover our hand-picked luxury accommodation in Oman.

The Chedi Muscat

Muscat's coastline is framed by the Gulf of Oman on one side and the Hajar Mountains on the other, and The Chedi Muscat occupies one of the city's most sought-after beachfront settings. The hotel's low-rise architecture draws on Omani design traditions, with courtyards, reflecting pools and manicured gardens creating a strong sense of place. Rooms and suites favour clean, understated interiors, while a collection of restaurants, an acclaimed spa and the hotel's 103-metre Long Pool make it as much a destination for relaxation as it is for exploring the capital.

Zighy Bay

The Musandam Peninsula feels a world apart from the rest of Oman, where steep mountains meet quiet bays and traditional fishing villages dot the coastline. Hidden between the cliffs and the Gulf of Oman, Six Senses Zighy Bay was designed to resemble a traditional Omani village, with stone-built villas, private pools and direct access to the beach. Days can be spent exploring the fjords of Musandam by boat, diving and snorkelling in the clear waters, or dining at the clifftop Sense on the Edge restaurant, reached by a winding mountain road above the bay.

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Common Questions

Why is Oman's currency among the most valuable in the world, and how does this affect budgeting?

The Omani Rial (OMR) is consistently ranked as one of the highest- valued currencies in the world, worth several times more than a US dollar or British pound per unit, so smaller-looking numbers on a menu or price tag can represent a genuinely substantial amount. Rial notes are also issued in unusually small fractional denominations, including a half-Rial note, which takes a little getting used to when handling cash.
Is Oman's dress code more conservative than nearby Dubai or Abu Dhabi?

Yes, Oman maintains a noticeably more conservative dress expectation than the more cosmopolitan tourism hubs of the UAE, with modest clothing covering shoulders and knees expected in public spaces well beyond religious sites. This is worth factoring in specifically if your itinerary combines Oman with a stop in Dubai, since the appropriate wardrobe genuinely shifts between the two.
What currency is used in Oman?

The Omani Rial (OMR) is the local currency, and ATMs are widely available in Muscat. Given its high value relative to most Western currencies, withdrawing smaller amounts more frequently helps keep everyday spending in clearer perspective.
What language is spoken in Oman?

Arabic is the official language, and English is spoken confidently across Muscat’s tourism industry and by guides throughout the country. This makes Oman a linguistically comfortable destination despite its more conservative cultural character.
What time zone is Oman in?

Oman operates on Oman Standard Time (UTC+4) year- round, with no daylight saving changes. Desert excursions into Wahiba Sands often involve early starts to avoid peak heat, so adjusting to local time promptly on arrival is worth doing.
Can I drink the tap water in Oman?

Tap water in Muscat is treated to a reasonable standard, though bottled or filtered water remains the recommended default for visitors, particularly at desert camps in Wahiba Sands where water is trucked in rather than piped. Reputable camps and hotels provide this as standard.
Should I carry cash or are cards widely accepted?

Cards are widely accepted at hotels and established restaurants in Muscat, but smaller shops, souks and desert camps typically expect cash. Rial in small denominations, including the half-Rial note, cover day-to-day spending more comfortably than cards alone.
Is tipping expected in Oman?

Tipping is customary in a modest, understated way, generally a smaller gesture than the more pronounced tipping cultures found in Egypt or elsewhere in the region. Small cash given directly to guides and drivers is the standard and genuinely appreciated approach.
What plug sockets are used in Oman?

Oman uses a mix of Type A, C, D and G sockets depending on the property, reflecting a blend of British and other historical influences, running at 230V. A universal adapter is worth packing given this variation between hotels and desert camps.
What should I know about visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, including hours and dress?

Non-Muslim visitors are only permitted during a specific morning window, typically closing by mid-morning, so checking current visiting hours before planning your day is essential rather than optional. Women are required to fully cover hair, arms and legs, with an abaya-style covering often provided on site if needed, and men should wear long trousers rather than shorts.
Do I need modest swimwear even for wadi swimming, not just at the beach?

Yes, swimming at Oman’s inland wadis like Wadi Shab or Wadi Bani Khalid calls for more modest swimwear than a typical beach or hotel pool, since these are shared, publicly visible spaces used by local families as well as visitors. Packing a rash guard or swim shirt alongside standard swimwear specifically for wadi excursions shows genuine cultural awareness rather than assuming beach norms transfer directly.

Oman From the Hajar Mountains to the Arabian Sea, via desert, wadis and ancient towns.

Impossibly rich in landscape, culture, history and hospitality.

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Luxury Oman holidays

Mountains, Fjords and Hidden Shores

Places in Oman

True Experiences in Oman

Paraglide and scuba dive at Zighy Bay

Private yacht to the Musandam fjords

Luxury camping and stargazing in Wahiba Sands

A Taste of Where We Stay

The Chedi Muscat

Zighy Bay

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