Holiday in Oman

About Oman

Oman is the elegant, cultured alternative to Dubai and Abu Dhabi – a sultanate that maintains a perfect balance between modernity and tradition. While neighboring states focus on skyscrapers and superlatives, Oman nurtures its identity: the scent of incense in the souks, majestic mud fortresses, endless deserts with Bedouin tents, and a coastline ranging from tropical bays to dramatic fjords. For German travelers seeking an authentic experience of the Orient, Oman is the perfect destination. The capital Muscat enchants with the breathtaking Sultan Qaboos Mosque, the opulent Royal Opera House, and the waterfront promenade Muttrah Corniche with its vibrant souk. Unlike Dubai, Muscat still feels like an Arab city despite its modern infrastructure – whitewashed buildings, no skyscrapers, and a deep respect for cultural heritage. The interior reveals Oman's true magic. The Wahiba Sands – a sea of golden sand dunes – invite overnight stays in desert camps, where one can fall asleep under the clearest starry sky in the world. Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khalid offer spectacular canyon hikes to emerald green natural pools, hidden between rock walls. Jebel Akhdar, the "Green Mountain," surprises with rose terraces, a cool climate, and villages clinging to 2,000-meter-high cliffs. In the south, the Dhofar region attracts with the Khareef – the only monsoon on the Arabian Peninsula, which transforms the landscape into lush greenery from July to September. Musandam, the exclave separated from the mainland at the Strait of Hormuz, is referred to as "Norway of Arabia" – with fjords, dolphins, and dhow boat trips. From Germany, one can fly directly to Muscat in about six hours. The best travel time is from October to April, when temperatures are pleasantly warm at 25-32°C. A rental car (ideally an SUV) is the best way to explore Oman.