Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (The Chedi Muscat) The desert kingdom of Oman is still somewhat of an overlooked gem for travellers — but that’s quickly changing.

“I’d always been drawn to the mystery of Muscat, Oman, which often lies in the shadow of the glitz and glam of nearby Dubai,” says Marta Tucci, a freelance journalist, photographer and intrepid ...

Amid the sky-scraping, gold-obsessed cities of the Gulf, Muscat is a breath of fresh air – literally. Here, Oman’s mighty Hajar mountains, the highest range in the Arabian Peninsula, meet soft-sand ...

International Museum Day on 18 May invites us to explore the rich cultural heritage of Muscat. As Oman’s capital, the city is ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Muscat’s low-rise architecture, warren-like souks and sophisticated arts offerings combine to make it one of the most charming cities ...

Flying into Muscat, the capital of Oman, over the low lying white and cream traditional Arabic buildings and crystal clear seas, I immediately felt that I was being transported back in time to a place ...

MUSCAT: At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, ...

Come October, the heat of summer in the Omani capital has eased. The winter months of November to January - when you sunbathe by day and wear a cardigan at night - is the best time to visit. Ramadan, ...