Calendar Of Annual Local Events in Oman - September to November

There's so much happening in Oman all year round. Plan ahead with our monthly events calendar. 



September



Turtle Spotting



The
best time of year to spot turtles nesting on the beaches of Ras Al Hadd and Ras
Al Jinz is during September. These turtles migrate to Oman from the Red Sea and East African
Coast.



Golf



Due to
the climate, golfing in Oman
is most popular from the months of

Calendar Of Annual Local Events in Oman - May to July

There's so much happening in Oman all year round. Plan ahead with our monthly events calendar. 




May

Masirah Turtle Festival Week 



Launched
in 2010, the Environment Society of Oman has held a dedicated Masirah TurtleFestival Week each May. Conservation-focussed activities include marine
research, turtle-themed football competitions and local beach clean-ups.
Masirah is the largest nesting

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Calendar Of Annual Local Events in Oman - March to April

There's so much happening in Oman all year round. Plan ahead with our monthly events calendar. 




March



Bird Watching



March
is one of the best months for bird watching due to cooler temperatures andmigratory patterns. Visitors can see many species of birds in each of Oman’s
different regions. The Al Ansab wetlands in Muscat,
Al Hikam Peninsula, Masirah
Island, Wusta Governorate

Calendar Of Annual Local Events in Oman - January to February

There's so much happening in Oman all year round. Plan ahead with our monthly events calendar. 



January-February



Extreme Sailing Series



Book
a ringside seat for the ninth annual Extreme Sailing Series, kicking off againin 2015 at Muscat’s The Wave. Multihull sailing vessels race in challenging
conditions daringly close to the spectators watching from the shores.

The Simplest Way to Make the Best of Dining

Omani Gastronomy


Local dining opportunities range from international fine dining to simple street food. True to the country’s marine heritage, seafood plays a prominent part throughout Omani cuisine. Muscat’s atmospheric Muttrah Fish Market is packed with piles of fresh crab, crayfish, tuna, sea-bass and red mullet.








To enjoy a genuine Omani feast, many hotels host traditional Arabian

Student launches Wedding Heaven

A third-year UCLan Tourism student has seen one of her innovative ideas come to life.

Beth Higson spotted a gap in the market to showcase award-winning wedding venues while volunteering at Visit Ribble Valley and has now launched the 'Wedding Heaven' website which highlights the area's stunning wedding venues to bride and grooms.

Her creative thinking has also landed Beth a role within the wedding and events team at Mellor's Stanley House Hotel and Spa.

She commented: "Studying Tourism at UCLan has equipped me with the key skills and competencies to actively seek such opportunities, and be given a leading role in the development of a major project such as Wedding Heaven.

"Modules in marketing and events management provided me with the essential knowledge needed in the industry, whilst networking and voluntary experience propelled me into my current role as a Wedding Coordinator."

Course Leader Carley Sutton added: "Beth studied the principles and practices of Marketing including website design during her second year of the International Tourism Management degree.

"Whilst studying, Beth has collaborated with a number of industry practitioners who are seeking Tourism Degree students with the business management skills that are needed for the industry.

"Beth is also the chair of the UCLan Tourism Society and is currently in the process of securing her dream graduate career within the tourism industry."

To visit the 'Wedding Heaven' website please click here.