Oman is a country on the Arab Peninsula mostly covered by sand, right? But did you know that it also has high mountains with a cool climate and some of the most stunning Wadis (valleys) for great hikes and swimming? On our trip from Germany to Australia by public transport, we traveled to Oman several times and spent nearly two months in the country.
This list provides you with 3 helpful and practical tips about traveling and taking the public transport in Oman. All infos are based on our personal experience. 😉
1. Taxi app in Muscat, Oman
Oman has its own taxi app called Otaxi which can be downloaded in the app store. Uber and Careem are not working in Oman. Since Omani cities are quite sprawling, you will occasionally face the need to take a taxi (or hitchhike). By the way, all taxi drivers in Oman must be Omanis.
2. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat – opening hours for visitors
The biggest mosque in Oman, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, is only open for non-Muslim visitors from Monday to Thursday between 08 and 11 am. Make sure to be there before 10 am, otherwise you face the risk of being denied entry.
3. Bus connections between Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
There are international bus connections from Oman to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The service provider is called Al-Khanjry Transport, the busses leave in front of their office in Ruwi, Muscat. The bus from Muscat to Riyadh also stops in Nizwa, takes around 20 hours and costs 25 Rial (62€). The bus from Muscat to Dubai also stops in Sohar, takes around 8 hours and costs 10 Rial (25€). Make sure to book your ticket in advance (especially if Dubai is your destination).
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