Oman
Heritage, culture and off road adventure make for a great family holiday in Oman
Oman occupies the south east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the Yemen, and could not be more different from some of its neighbours. Very traditional in approach and appearance, Oman arguably gives a greater chance for relaxation. This is an extremely safe and well-kept country proud of its heritage and culture and keen to not be overrun by construction sites and high-rise buildings. The people are genuinely friendly and welcoming.
Muscat, the capital lies on the flat Batinah coast. Not overrun with tourism, it is still a traditional city whilst old Muscat and Mutrah have retained something of their Arabian splendour. The impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is open to visitors and will take your breath away with its splendour.
Why we love Oman family holidays
Sand dune driving
4x4 trekking through the Hajar mountains
Sleep in a traditional Bedouin Camp
Visit Mutrah Souk
Experience the Wadis by 4x4
Visit the Nizwa Fort
Watch the turtles lay their eggs at Raz Al Jinz
Visit the impressive Sultan Qaboos Mosque
Take a traditional dhow boat or fishing trip
Oman’s geography makes off road activities from fort to fort and wadi to wadi particularly sought after. 4x4 trekking and hiking are very popular throughout the Nizwa area which includes the Hajar mountains. Head back to the coast and all manner of water sports and diving are on offer along with Dhow fishing trips.
The hotels and resorts are both sophisticated and serene, however with less to choose from getting the right one for you and your family is key and the Shangri La offers a great family friendly option in Muscat. Great cuisine and top - class service with the added benefit of Winter sun make Oman the perfect Middle Eastern destination. It’s not just in Muscat that you find the best resorts. Hugging the spectacular Hajar mountains, we recommend a number of exceptional options where you can combine adventure activities and wellness retreats amid the backdrop of mountains and wadis.
With a reasonably short flying time (7 hours) than some of the other sunny destinations for our winter months it is no surprise that it is such a popular choice.
When to Visit
With almost year-round sunshine and low annual rainfall its great to visit at any time of the year. Low season is May to August when it typically reaches above 40 degrees so quite uncomfortable.
Example Itineraries
All our holidays are unique to you and designed to provide you with the most amazing experiences. We will always find out what you most desire from your holiday to make the most of your time away. Here we have some examples of what is possible, all of them can be tailored specifically to you.
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Highlights of Oman
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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February Dubai Family Holidays
February is a great time for a family holiday to Oman. With a shorter flying time (7 hours) than some of the other sunny destinations for this time of year it is no surprise that it is such a popular choice.
If you’re ready to start planning your next adventure, we’d love to help. And perhaps inspire you, with new ideas you might not even know are possible yet. Just call 0118 336 0363 or click here to talk more about your plans.