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Being one of Oman's most visited wadis and home to a spectacular waterfall hidden inside a cave, travelers speak of Wadi Shab with a sense of awe and reverence, often describing it as "a beautiful...

Being one of Oman's most visited wadis and home to a spectacular waterfall hidden inside a cave, travelers speak of Wadi Shab with a sense of awe and reverence, often describing it as "a beautiful...

Al Hoota Cave has emerged as one of Oman's prime attractions, a subterranean marvel that continues to impress guests because of its natural beauty, which has now been greatly improved with ease of...

While all eyes are on misty Dhofar and its foggy mountains at this time of the year, those that have limited time can look at the festivities of Jabal Akdhar as an option.It has been a very eventful...

NEW YORK — Construction crews were roaming TriBeCa. All around, one could hear the omnipresent drills echoing from within historic cast-iron buildings. Inside 384 Broadway, standing before a junk...

Our planet is covered by tectonic plates that are slowly moving around, pushing into or sliding past one another along boundaries called faults. Friction sometimes causes two of these plates to get...

By design, the Oman Across Ages Museum was built to represent many things: the importance of the country’s history, the triumph of Oman from past to present, a subtle summary of Oman’s building...

Logos Hope, the renowned floating library, has made its port of call in the heart of Port Sultan Qaboos. A former passenger cruise ship turned literary haven, Logos Hope offers a unique opportunity...

If you’re new to Oman, there’s one thing you have to understand. While it may be hot and scalding in Muscat and nearby areas, a three or four drive however will totally gift you with a different...

Anyone who has been to Oman would have realized by now that it is a big waterpark offering an amazing array of water adventures.But a trip to Musandam would open a new world of even finer sea...

In the two-day Grape Festival held in Al Mudhaibi, about 45 grape growers from across the country gathered to showcase the abundant harvest they experienced this year.Grapes had been grown in various...

By design, the Oman Across Ages Museum was built to represent many things: the importance of the country’s history, the triumph of Oman from past to present, a subtle summary of Oman’s building...

The sweltering heat of summer is driving people in Muscat into the cooler and welcoming embrace of the mountains. With frequent rains enjoyed by the Hajjar mountains and the temperature in the...

By design, the Oman Across Ages Museum was built to represent many things: the importance of the country’s history, the triumph of Oman from past to present, a subtle summary of Oman’s building...

Musandam has always been associated with Norway, aptly earning the monicker “the Norway of the Middle East” because of the beautiful fjords that continue to amaze travellers whenever they visit...

At the Matti Sirvio Art Gallery in Jawharat Al Shati in Al Qurum, 62 artworks crafted by 45 artists around the theme Black is White, Black and White, Black or White are currently on display,...

As a tiny fishing village tucked away in the rugged mountains of Musandam, the island of Kumzar has become an intriguing destination for a lot of travellers and one that should definitely be added to...

His reputation preceded him, and his presence has caused quite a flurry in the kitchen of Anantara Salalah. It was through his skills and experience that everyone understood what it took to be a...

His collection was a standout at the recent Dubai Fashion Week—a menswear collection that drew inspiration from the shapes and silhouettes associated with those who fled in search of new homes.While...

With the Eid holiday already announced, it’s time to plan out an escape.If you’re not flying out of the country, consider the following beach escapes to make your holiday week a memorable one.The...