Tradition and unforgettable enjoyment: Musandam

The Musandam Peninsula is located on the northern border of the Sultanate of Oman. The high
mountains in this region rise for more than two thousand metres above sea level. The mountains spread out in a naturally geometrical way. This area also contains the most important waterway, The Strait of Hormuz.



The juxtaposition of sea and mountains is considered one of the exclusive features of this

The beauty, diversity and abundance of sea life in Oman

Oman is one of the most popular diving destinations in the region. It has an exceptionally diverse marine life and a number of marine cliffs, small islands, bays and caves, as well as a diverse and unique marine life and coral reefs. The best months for diving in Oman are the period from April to July, but diving can be enjoyed at all times.





Turtle Watching in Oman:



Thousands of sea

OMAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM SPONSORED THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN’S EXHIBIT AND WON GOLD AT CHELSEA!

The Oman Ministry of Tourism sponsors of The Orchid Society of Great Britain’s stand GP/H1 for the second year running after a very successful show last year with their gold medal winning exhibit are delighted to win a gold medal again in 2014. Oman has many exotic orchids including Eulophia guineensis, Eulophia petersii, Habenaria myodes and Habenaria malacophylla which are all native to

Discover the richness of the Omani life

Oman's history tells stories of heroism, courage, wisdom, patriotism, love and devotion to homeland.
This brings us closer to understanding the richness of the Omani cultural experience which has contributed to the building of modern Oman.

Oman’s strategic location has played a major role in many campaigns and regional conflicts in this region. Oman overlooks the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and

A must when visiting Oman: Turtle Watching

Thousands of sea turtles migrate annually from the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea and Somalia to lay their eggs on the Sultanate’s shores. Oman has five of the seven species of sea turtles.




They are: The Green Turtle, found on most Omani beaches and plentiful in Ras Al Hadd, Ras Al Jinz, Masirah Island and Ad Daymaniyat Islands; the Loggerhead Turtle that nests on Masirah Island, the

The Evolution Of Architecture - A Measure Of A Nation’s Civilisation

The evolution of architecture is a measure of a nation’s civilisation and Oman abounds with a number of cultural buildings that stand as a testament to this art. As a visitor to the cities of Oman, you will surely observe the diligent efforts to preserve this ancient and traditional architecture that is characterised by its simple lines. It avoids high rises, yet maintains an understated

The Most Important Component Of The Omani Dress: Hooked Dagger

A normal or hooked dagger is the most important component of the Omani dress. Omanis are keen to acquire daggers and appear wearing them at official events, national celebrations and weddings. Due to the succession of this social custom from one generation to another, the dagger-making industry has survived the passage of time, albeit with modern improvements.





The Omani dagger is an

Student volunteers to boost studies

We recommend all our students gain work experience as part of their studies. UCLan Tourism student Asia Connor is in the second year of her degree and spent three months as a volunteer at Nurture Lakeland. Asia kindly provided feedback on her experiences.

"I'm continually keeping up-to-date with the Tourism industry and whilst browsing the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2013 shortlist I came across Nurture Lakeland, who’d been shortlisted for the Best for Responsible Tourism Campaigning award.

"During my time there I was involved in a variety of different projects. I did a lot of work on the 'Drive Less, See More' campaign, working with new software such as InDesign to make car free travel itineraries and posters.

"I've studied a number of modules during my second year and my volunteering has helped me with these, especially 'Tourism Sustainability and Development'

."Nurture Lakeland gave me other real life projects to work on such as 'Love Your Lakes', 'Fix the Fells' and 'Visitor Giving' campaigns. The last one involved making and conducting a questionnaire for visitors. The purpose of this was to gain insight into whether they were aware of the scheme, the likelihood of them donating and which campaign they'd be most likely to donate to.

"I transferred what I learnt at Nurture Lakeland into an assignment on the balance between tourism and the environment, assessing the current situation of the Lake District giving consideration for local and national policies surrounding tourism development and sustainability.

"Throughout university I've discovered it's crucial to gain as much industry experience as possible, but found it difficult to find appropriate work experience within this sector. However, volunteering at Nurture Lakeland has complimented my studies perfectly.

"Being able to volunteer at Nurture Lakeland gave me the opportunity to enhance my learning in a real life workplace, putting what I'm studying in my degree to use in the real world."

The Most Beautiful Market Your Eyes Will Ever See: Mutrah Souq

Every place has its distinctive flavour and every city has a market that relates its stories, embraces its history and accompanies its evolution. If you enjoy visiting public markets, you must see Mutrah Souq, the most beautiful market your eyes will ever see!



Mutrah Souq is one of the oldest markets in Oman, dating back about two hundred years. Its antiquity has perhaps increased the extent

3 Featured destination for Golf in Oman

Although relatively new to the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat now has three 18 hole grass golf courses within easy reach of each other, with more expected to be launch in the near future. For those wanting to learn the game, each course also has an Academy staffed by qualified golf instructors who will be happy to guide you through the early stages.

The climate makes golfing most popular in Oman