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Muscat Corniche the Perfect Walk to Start an Oman Trip
Most visitors to Oman start in Muscat for obvious reasons—the international airport is here and it is dotted with lovely resorts where one is happy to escape for a few days. But the city’s architecture is stunning as well thanks ...
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi’s Spiritual Highlight
Dominating the skyline of Abu Dhabi, the 82 domes at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque soar into the sky.
The Stunning Desert of Liwa
As you get closer to Liwa, the dunes start to rise and they are layered with stretches of green from the area’s timeless oases.
Al Mayrah Island a Laboratory of Abu Dhabi’s Transformation
One example of Abu Dhabi’s rapid development is Al Mayrah Island, which is becoming another booming pocket of commerce and tourism.
Stoic Jabreen Castle Sternly Looms Over Oman’s Desert
Near Bahla Fort in Oman is Jabreen Castle, one of the most impressive sights in a nation already brimming with Middle East history and culture.
Bahla Fort’s Walls of History
Balha Fort stares you down as you drive through the town with which it shares the same name.
Ibri Castle, Walls of Oman’s History
Ibri Castle is the gateway into northeastern Oman and the town itself is worth an overnight stay if you are on the way to Nizwa and Muscat.
More Oman Wonders: Al Sulayf Castle of Ibri
As you drive out of Ibri in northeastern Oman, the stunning Al Sulayf Castle, built into a mountain, will catch your eye.
Al Ain Desert Sand Dunes Still Conquer Man
As you complete the drive down the E-22 highway from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates, terra cotta-hued sand dunes rise above the highway.
Green Mubazzarah a Buffer Between the Desert and Al Ain’s Mountains
At the base of Jebel Hafeet is the Green Mubazzarah, a lush verdant area offering a sharp contrast to much of the desert in Abu Dhabi.
Hafeet Mountains in Oman a Kaleidoscope of Nature and Color
In the Middle East, the Hafeet Mountains between the Khatm al Shakla border crossing and Wadi Jizzi checkpoint is an incredible area to explore in Oman.
Liwa Castle Another Must-See on a Road Trip in Oman
Just to the north of Sohar is the village of Liwa, home to a castle typical of Omani architecture and well worth a visit.