Oman by Tony Walsh Paperback Book

Oman

by Tony Walsh, Diana Darke

Oman Travel Guide - Holiday advice and travel tips featuring Muscat accommodation and restaurants, ancient history and culture, Samharam, Manah, Wihibah Sands and activities. Also includes itineraries and historical sites such as Bahla Fort, Mutrah Suq, hiking in Jabal Shams, Ras al Jinz, wildlife, Sayq Plateau, Ash Shisr and Musandam.

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This new, fully updated fifth edition of Bradt's Oman offers all the information needed to plan a visit to this rapidly developing Arabian nation, written by experts Tony Walsh, a veteran of Oman's travel industry, and Diana Darke, who originally worked for the Omani government in 1980 and has remained acquainted with the country ever since. All parts of the country are covered, including areas not featured by other guides, and Arabic script for town names is detailed to aid on-the-ground navigation and exploration. New for this edition are coverage of the restored medieval walled town of Manah, with its labyrinth of passages and mud-brick houses, developments at the UNESCO site of Ubar at Shisr, and in Muscat the fort at Mutrah, with its panoramic views over the Corniche. Also covered are the seasonal cloud forest in Dhofar in the south, the mountains of the north that leap from the plains to over 3,000 metres, the two major international airports in Muscat and Salalah, transport and road developments making access from Dubai quicker and improving the journey into the Wihibah Sands, and new hotels and restaurants, from luxury to simple. For outdoor enthusiasts, adventure tourism, extreme sports (including caving and the via ferrata climbing route), catamaran sailing and Tour of Oman bike race are all covered, as well as birdwatching. Whether trekking little used mountain paths or visiting small villages wrapped around date oases, browsing the local market or enjoying the weekend camel and horse races, Bradt's Oman is an indispensable companion. From the famed Rub Al Khali, the world's largest sand desert, to the northern coastal town of Qurayyat, it offers everything you need for a successful trip. AUTHORS: The original author of Bradt's Oman, Diana Darke, first worked in the country for the Omani government in 1980, and remained acquainted with Oman for over 30 years. With a BA in Arabic (Oxford) and an MA in Islamic Art and Architecture (SOAS, London) her in-depth cultural background knowledge is second to none. She is the author of 16 guidebooks on Turkey and the Middle East including Bradt's Eastern Turkey and Syria guides. Tony Walsh has been writing about Oman since 1999. He took his readers across the desert to join in camel racing, to the shores of the Arabian Sea on a hunt for abalone and to the mountain heights in search of Oman's fragrant Damask rose. Following his update for the 4th edition of the Bradt guide to Oman, Tony is delighted to include Oman's latest attraction in the 5th edition of this guide.

Author Biography

Tony Walsh has been writing about Oman since 1999. He took his readers across the desert to join in camel racing, to the shores of the Arabian Sea on a hunt for abalone and to the mountain heights in search of Oman's fragrant Damask rose. Following his update for the 4th edition of the Bradt guide to Oman, Tony is delighted to include Oman's latest attraction in the 5th edition of this guide.Diana Darke, the original author of Bradt's Oman, first worked in the country for the Omani government in 1980, and remained acquainted with Oman for over 30 years. With a BA in Arabic (Oxford) and an MA in Islamic Art and Architecture (SOAS, London) her in-depth cultural background knowledge is second to none. She is the author of 16 guidebooks on Turkey and the Middle East including Bradt's Eastern Turkey and Syria guides..

Table of Contents

IntroductionPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background InformationGeography, Climate, Natural history, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, CultureChapter 2 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with children, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Activities, Photography, Media and communications, Culture and etiquette,Travelling positivelyPART TWO THE GUIDEChapter 3 MuscatHistory, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, tours and tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Sports and activities, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions beyond MuscatChapter 4 Al BatinahGetting there and away, Exploring Al Batinah, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Activities, Barka, As Sawadi and around, As Suwayq to Sohar, Sohar, Al Batinah Plain, Liwa, Shinas and region, The Rustaq LoopChapter 5 MusandamGetting there and away, Getting around, Tour operators, Activities, Bukha, Qida and Tawi, Khasab, From Khasab to Khawr An Najd and the mountains, Kumzar, Dibba, Lima, MadhaChapter 6 Ad DakhiliyahGetting there and away, Tour operators, Whereto stay, Activities, Fanja, The Samail Gap, Birkat Al Mawz, Wadi Al Muaydin, Al Jabal Al Akhdar and Sayq Plateau, Nizwa, South of Nizwa, Tanuf, Al Hamra and around, Bahla, SalutChapter 7 The Adh Dhahirah and Al BuraymiGetting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay, Ibri, Bat, Al-Khutm and Al Ayn, Wadi Fida, Yanqul, Al Buraymi, From Al Buraymito MahadahChapter 8 Ash SharqiyyahGetting there and away, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Activities, From Sinaw to Al Rawdhah, Ibra, the Wihibah Sands and region, Along the coastal route from Muscat to Sur, Sur, Ras Al Had and Ras Al JinzChapter 9 Al WustaGetting there and away, The Nizwa-Salalah desert road, The Izki-Muhut road, The Muscat-Salalah Coastal RoadChapter 10 DhofarGetting there and away, Getting around, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Activities, Salalah, East of Salalah, West of Salalah, North of SalalahAppendix 1 LanguageAppendix 2 GlossaryAppendix 3 Further InformationIndex

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.Oman's popularity is on the rise, with a slew of government investment geared to tourism promotion..Close links between Oman and Qatar mean that World Cup 2022 is likely to reinforce Oman's appeal..Covers all parts of the country, including those - of merit - not featured in other guides.About Bradt Travel Guides.Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print.Serial winner of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years.Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign

Long Description

This new, fully updated fifth edition of Bradt's Oman offers all the information needed to plan a visit to this rapidly developing Arabian nation, written by experts Tony Walsh, a veteran of Oman's travel industry, and Diana Darke, who originally worked for the Omani government in 1980 and has remained acquainted with the country ever since. All parts of the country are covered, including areas not featured by other guides, and Arabic script for town names is detailed to aid on-the-ground navigation and exploration.New for this edition are coverage of the restored medieval walled town of Manah, with its labyrinth of passages and mud-brick houses, developments at the UNESCO site of Ubar at Ash Shisr, and in Muscat the fort at Mutrah, with its panoramic views over the Corniche. Also covered are the seasonal cloudforest in Dhofar in the south, the mountains of the north that leap from the plains to over 3,000 metres, the two major international airports in Muscat and Salalah, transport and road developments making access from Dubai quicker and improving the journey into the Wihibah Sands, and new hotels and restaurants, from luxury to simple. For outdoor enthusiasts, adventure tourism, extreme sports (including caving and the via ferrata climbing route) and catamaran sailing are all covered, as well as birdwatching. Whether trekking little used mountain paths or visiting small villages wrapped around date oases, browsing the local market or enjoying the weekend camel and horse races, Bradt's Oman is an indispensable companion. From the famed Rub Al Khali, the world's largest sand desert, to the northern coastal town of Qurayyat, it offers everything you need for a successful trip.

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. Oman's popularity is on the rise, with a slew of government investment geared to tourism promotion.. Close links between Oman and Qatar mean that World Cup 2022 is likely to reinforce Oman's appeal.. Covers all parts of the country, including those - of merit - not featured in other guides.About Bradt Travel Guides. Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print. Serial winner of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years. Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign

Details ISBN1784776807 Publisher Bradt Travel Guides ISBN-10 1784776807 ISBN-13 9781784776800 Format Paperback Imprint Bradt Travel Guides Place of Publication Buckinghamshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Bradt Travel Guides Year 2022 Edition 5th Author Diana Darke AU Release Date 2022-05-23 NZ Release Date 2022-05-23 Edition Description 5th Revised edition Alternative 9781804690536 DEWEY 915.35304 Audience General Pages 416 Publication Date 2022-05-23 UK Release Date 2022-05-23

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• Condition: Brand New
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9781784776800
• Author: Tony Walsh, Diana Darke
• Book Title: Oman

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