Oman in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider’s perspective, in companion with the practicalities of navigating through remote Asian landscapes. Each title is heavily dedicated to the culture of the destination, all with accompanying colour photography. The guides also showcase a range of literary excerpts which are taken from travel writers together with translations from the work of indigenous writers & poets, creating a distinctive tone unique to the publisher. There are also basic overview location maps & concise practical advice for visitors, including information on getting there & around, itineraries, climate, health, clothing & equipment, money, photography, communications, security, shopping, media, food & drink, holidays & behavior, customs & etiquette. ...

The Sultanate of Oman is a land of oases, deserts, rolling sands, shifting dunes & mountains upon which ancient cities have been carved from stone. A land that boasts the Queen of Sheba, Sinbad the sailor & The Lost City of Ubar buried for millennia under the Arabian Sands. A country that was heralded for its wealth in Frankincense & from here the ancient Frankincense trail began. Oman is a country where the Bedouin still wander the deserts as they have since time immemorial. A mystical land where eagles soar over the mountain that is home to the Tomb of the prophet Job, a prophet in Judaism, Christianity & Islam. In the mountains nearby live an ancient people whose language predates Aramaic. The age of the language remains a mystery. It is a spoken language with no written form. In these mountains one finds caves that are decorated with prehistoric art. Mines & distinctive cone like tombs dating from the Bronze Age feature all over the country. It is a country that has tales of wizardry & magic, jinns & exorcisms. Embark on a magical & mystical Arabian Odyssey to the ancient land of Oman. ...

Oman with United Arab Emirates at 1:1, 250, 000 on an indexed map from Gizi Map with excellent presentation of the topography, many place names in both Arabic & Latin script, oil or gas rigs & pipelines in the southern Persian Gulf, etc. Bold altitude colouring shows the topography, with additional graphics for deserts, salt flats, wadis, oasis, springs, etc, plus coral reefs in coastal waters & bathymetric tinting of the seas. The map has plenty of names of various geographical

Features: deserts, mountain ranges, etc. In Oman names of town & villages are in both Arabic & Latin alphabet, as are topographic features throughout the whole map. Road network

Includes:: desert tracks & shows distances on main routes & locations of border crossings. Domestic airports & ports are marked. Within Oman administrative boundaries & names of the provinces are shown & in UAE names of the individual Emirates. Also marked, both on land & in the southern part of the Gulf, are numerous gas & oil wells, plus the pipelines. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites & numerous diving locations. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English & Arabic. Please note: this title is also available as a wall map.





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Oman & United Arab Emirates Wall Map at 1:1, 250, 000 from Gizi Map, size 74 x 94cm (29” x 37” approx), with excellent presentation of the topography, many place names in both Arabic & Latin script, oil or gas rigs & pipelines in the southern Persian Gulf, etc. Bold altitude colouring shows the topography, with additional graphics for deserts, salt flats, wadis, oasis, springs, etc, plus coral reefs in coastal waters & bathymetric tinting of the seas. The map has plenty of names of various geographical

Features: deserts, mountain ranges, etc. In Oman names of town & villages are in both Arabic & Latin alphabet, as are topographic features throughout the whole map. Road network

Includes:: desert tracks & shows distances on main routes & locations of border crossings. Domestic airports & ports are marked. Within Oman administrative boundaries & names of the provinces are shown & in UAE names of the individual Emirates. Also marked, both on land & in the southern part of the Gulf, are numerous gas & oil wells, plus the pipelines Symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites & numerous diving locations. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English & Arabic. Please note: this title is also available in a folded format.





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Bradt`s is the most up-to-date & informative guide to Oman, the Arabian peninsula`s most welcoming destination, fully revised & updated by an author who has been living in Oman & Arabia since 1986. Oman is finally reaping the economic benefit of its location between Europe, Africa & Asia with substantial investment in major shipping ports & significant expansion of the national airline with new routes to Western Europe & East Asia. Despite being at the crossroads of great trade routes & empires, Oman has remained an independent country through much of its long history, & today tourism & travel are a major focus for Oman`s government. This new edition covers the recent substantial investment in new airport facilities & upmarket accommodation & also features the historic UNESCO towns of Samharam & Al Balid. If you want to live like a local, the guide also tells you how to slow cook the traditional spiced meat shuwa & how to be a perfect guest if invited into an Omani home. Oman is not merely a desert. While it has the classic sand seas
- Wihibah Sands
- home to the nomadic Bedouin & their camels, this sultanate also boasts lush monsoon-soaked valleys near Salalah, mountain villages surrounded by green terraced fields of fruit trees & rose bushes, & the reef-fringed Ad Dimaniyyat Islands. With such a varied wilderness there is huge scope for adventure. Oman is increasingly perceived as a high-end cultural destination. The new Opera House has opened, directly supported by the Sultan, with top-notch international performers like Placido Domingo. The guide

Includes:: advice on property buying, since Omani law changed to allow expatriates to buy, explaining the rules & regulations. There is also a detailed overview of language schools teaching Arabic, not found in other guides. With advice on cultural etiquette, basic Arabic phrases & political history
- as well as full practical information on where to stay & eat, & what to see & do
- this fully updated edition remains the essential guide for travellers looking to discover the real Oman.





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A handy, compact guide to Oman with an indexed, pull-out map. About this series: Pocket-sized guide books of essential information, usually written by residents of the destination. Covering sights, culture, history, activities, the best places for eating & drinking, & much more. Illustrated with full-colour photographs, the mini-guides also contain detailed area maps & dedicated pull-out map attached to the inside cover. ...

Explorer Publishing's Oman Off-Road is the ultimate accessory for any 4WD, the Oman Off-Road Explorer helps drivers to discover Oman's 'outback.' It

Includes:: detailed yet easy-to-use maps feature superimposed routes, GPS coordinates & points of interest.

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Oman in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of Oman at 1:850, 000 with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to present the area at best possible scale on a convenient size sheet. Coverage on the northern side of the map

Includes:: Dubai, Sharjah & Al-Ain. Names of larger towns & settlements are also shown in Arabic; all other names are in the Latin alphabet only. Road network is easy to see on a clear base which shows the country’s topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, & names of hill ranges & seasonal rivers. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced roads & 4WD tracks, indicating locations of border crossings. A range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including UNESCO heritage sites, archaeological remains, selected hotels & youth hostels, oasis, bird sanctuaries & turtle breeding grounds, surfing & diving sites, etc. The map also indicates locations of oil fields & oil wells. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1° & an index of place names. Map legend

Includes:: English.





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Oman Resident’s guide by Explorer Publishing is an indispensable resource for those living & working or thinking of relocating there. It is packed with information on setting up home, finding employment, exploring the country, shopping & going out. It

Includes:: essential practical information, with chapters covering work & finance, family & education, health & wellbeing, history of the country, tourist highlights as well as a detailed section on attractions & activities, short breaks & day trips ideas in & beyond Oman. The guide feature independent reviews of restaurants, bars & cafes & throughout full colour photographs & a pull-out map the country. Ideal for residents, short-term visitors, business people & tourists.

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