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Muscat: Winter in Oman also signals desert adventures and if there’s something that people in Oman have gotten good at, it’s actually making the best out of the desert experience. Usually...

Muscat: 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...

Oman stands not just as a country but as a gallery of nature's masterpieces. Everywhere you look, it's geography is a work of wonder, inviting nature lovers and adventurers to explore not just its...

For over 3000 years, China has been a renowned producer of ceramics, its trade expanding notably during the Han dynasty, especially from the 1st century AD onwards. The evolution of Chinese ceramics,...

Khalid al Amri grew up with frankincense — a regular fixture in his home when he was growing up. He is familiar with its distinctive smell and has always loved how the resins form tiny bubbles...

Travelling to Sur and farther west to Ashkarah, one might stumble upon a natural phenomenon that defies the ordinary: the mesmerising pink lakes.These stunning bodies of water captivate travellers...

With the National Day 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...

Oman's allure lies in its varied terrain. Majestic mountains like Jabal Shams, the 'Grand Canyon of Arabia', captivate adventurers seeking breathtaking vistas. Vast deserts, including the Wahiba...

Over the weekend, Bidiyah has seen a rise in visitors, particularly young Omanis, who see the area as an ideal destination for dunes bashing thanks to its giant walls of sand that provide exhilarating...

By Zuwaina al SulimaniA piece of art is not judged based on size. If it is, artist Anwar Sonya would definitely take home any prize for the biggest painting in Oman, having created some of the most...

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...