Two Arabias: A Question of Temperament
The light falls differently here. In Muscat’s Muttrah Souq, late afternoon sun filters through wooden lattice onto bolts of Kashmiri silk, while an elderly merchant
Travelling to Oman is about timing, insight, and discovery. Our editorial features provide expert advice and inspiration to help you plan your journey with Select Travel Oman.
The light falls differently here. In Muscat’s Muttrah Souq, late afternoon sun filters through wooden lattice onto bolts of Kashmiri silk, while an elderly merchant
There comes a point in a traveller’s journey when the familiar no longer satisfies. The well-trodden paths of Tuscany, the crowds at Machu Picchu, the
Every development decision carries embedded values. When Dubai chose to build the world’s tallest building, it announced ambitions toward superlative achievement and global attention.
Standing on Mutrah Corniche at dusk, watching dhows silhouette against fading light while the twin Portuguese forts glow amber on their rocky promontories, you witness urban planning as a cultural statement.
Oman rewards travelers who move with quiet respect. It’s an easy country to love—welcoming, safe, slow in the best way—and a few simple habits will help you blend in while keeping your footprint light.
The most revealing detail about Oman’s luxury hospitality scene may be this: when Six Senses built their Zighy Bay property, they designed it as a traditional Omani village rather than a conventional resort.
Most travellers allocate a week at most to discover Oman, which makes choosing wisely essential. This is not a country of manufactured spectacle or exhausting itineraries crammed with obligatory photo stops.