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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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, ...