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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Oman at 1:1, 300, 000 on a road map from the country’s Ministry of Tourism, accompanied by 15 panels showing in more detail popular tourist areas & main towns with lists of principal sights, plus extensive tourist information including general advice, lists of UNESCO World Heritage sites, caves, etc. The main map at 1:1, 300, 000 has altitude colouring & indicates sand dunes, salt marshes & wadis. Road network shows locations of petrol stations. Other symbols mark hotel accommodation, youth hostels, medical facilities, & various places of interest: forts & castles, camel & horse racing tracks, diving sites, etc. Small drawing of local birds & animals indicate best places to find them. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. Accompanying index lists main towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remains, forts & castles, & caves, plus provides useful tourist tips. The map clearly indicates the areas shown on the enlargements & street plans which provide more detailed tourist information. Enlargements include the environs of Muscat, popular wadi routes on the coast west of the capital, Ak Jabal Al Akhdar area, mountain roads around Salalah, etc. Muscat is shown on an overall street plan with additional enlargements covering its most visited districts, & other plans cover Salalah, Sur, Suhar, etc. All panels annotated with symbols indicating locations of hotels, important buildings, etc, & are accompanied by lists of main attractions. Map legend & all the text are in English. ...

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. ...

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

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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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The modern coastal city of Muscat provides a gateway to scuba diving, dhow cruising & turtle watching, whilst the ancient inner regions provide ideal terrain to take a 4WD through wadis or desert. Some of the most luxurious hotels in the Middle East are in Oman, so this guide is suitable for up-market travellers & backpackers alike. ...

Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...