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Dagger in the Heart

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One of Oman’s most potent national symbols, the khanjar is regarded as a symbol of manhood and status and is integral to the national sense of identity.

Hidden Depths

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Much of Oman might be arid desert, but some of its choicest thrills can be had by canyoning lush wadis that puncture the Hajar Mountains.

Music to the Ears

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Mandarin Oriental Muscat joins forces with the city’s Royal Opera House to offer guests special benefits during the forthcoming winter season.

An Arabian Odyssey

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With its charismatic cities and contrasting desert, mountain, and coastal landscapes, Oman is ideal quarry for an extended road trip.

Out of this world

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Reputedly created when an asteroid struck Oman’s flat, arid, coastal strip, Bimmah Sinkhole is one of the Sultanate’s most stunning natural attractions.

Goat’s Own Country

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Of all the trekking adventures on the planet, few are as challenging— but rewarding—as the demanding trails that weave through Oman’s Western Hajar range.

Resin to Believe

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Known as “the king of scents”, frankincense funded the development of Oman over a period spanning millennia and it still looms large in the country’s psyche.

Tower Power

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Following in the footsteps of legendary explorer Sir Percy Cox, our writer gets a feel for Oman’s wild history by visiting Nizwa: one of the country’s oldest cities.

Drive of Your Life

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The mountain pass between Al Hamra and Wadi Bani Awf is one of Oman’s most spectacular roads, but it’s not for the fainthearted. Duncan Forgan dusts down his shaky driving skills to give off-roading a spin.