Location: The Sultanate of Oman is the second largest country in the Arabian Peninsula with the United Arab Emirates dividing a small section in the northernmost tip. The country’s entire East Coast is fringed by the Indian Ocean and its land neighbours include Yemen to the south, and Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates on its western border.

Local Time: GMT + 4 hours

Visas: Visa on arrival facilities are available to citizens of over 50 countries including UK residents and Irish passport holders. Visa charge is £40 (GBP).

Currency: The rial (RO) is the Omani currency and is divided into 100 baisas. The rate of conversion is £1 = RO 0.61 as of October 2010. Banks and exchange bureaux are found throughout Muscat.

Credit cards: All major credit cards are accepted in main hotels, stores and larger shops, but in traditional souks, cash is used.

Electricity: The electrical system is based on 220/240 AC volts with British type plugs.

Alcohol: Alcohol is served in hotel, club restaurants, bars and international restaurants.

Language: Arabic is the official language, but English is widely spoken.


Oman welcomes 2.5 million visitors a year with an average of 100,000 British tourists.

 

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