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23 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Oman

Updated April 8, 2024

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Qurayyat, Oman

Bimmah Sinkhole

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

Muscat, Oman

Chandelier at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

Nakhl, Oman

Nakhal Fort

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

Muscat, Oman

The Muttrah Souq

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

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Snake Canyon

Nature's water park in the Wadi Bani Awf valley is full of pools flanked with cliffs and natural water slides.

Ubar, Oman

Ubar

Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."

Maqabil, Oman

Beehive Tombs of Bat

Groups of prehistoric tombs that dot the mountains of northern Oman.

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Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Trees

These gnarly desert trees produce the prized aromatic resin traded along the ancient incense trail.

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The oldest mariner's astrolabe ever found, decorated with the Portuguese coat of arms.

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Oman

23 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Oman

Updated April 8, 2024

Unusual Attractions in Oman

Qurayyat, Oman

Bimmah Sinkhole

Muscat, Oman

Chandelier at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Nakhl, Oman

Nakhal Fort

Muscat, Oman

The Muttrah Souq

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Snake Canyon

Ubar, Oman

Ubar

Maqabil, Oman

Beehive Tombs of Bat

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Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Trees

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