Oman

Bradt's Oman is your complete guide to exploring this rapidly developing Arabian nation. Written by Tony Walsh, a veteran of Oman's travel industry, and Diana Darke, who worked for the Omani government in 1980 and has maintained deep connections with the country ever since, this guide covers all parts of Oman—including areas not featured in other guidebooks. Arabic script for town names is included throughout to help you navigate and explore with confidence.

This new edition features exciting additions: the restored medieval walled town of Manah with its labyrinth of mud-brick passages, developments at the UNESCO site of Ubar at Ash Shisr, and Muscat's newly covered fort at Mutrah with panoramic Corniche views. You'll also discover coverage of Dhofar's seasonal cloudforest, the dramatic northern mountains rising over 3,000 metres from the plains, improved transport links from Dubai, and a wealth of new hotels and restaurants at every price point.

Whether you're seeking adventure—trekking mountain paths, caving, via ferrata climbing, or catamaran sailing—or prefer a more leisurely pace visiting date oases, browsing local markets, or watching weekend camel and horse races, Bradt's Oman has you covered. From the legendary Rub Al Khali, the world's largest sand desert, to the northern coastal town of Qurayyat, this is your indispensable companion for exploring Oman.