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Many foreign tourists to Oman are still those from the region and those travelling on business associated with the oil industry. Regardless of your intentions for visiting the country, most Omanis treat all guests in the same way – very warmly and usually with a cup of local coffee accompanied with dates.

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When to go:

Generally the north of the country experiences different weather patterns to the south. Muscat is very hot from March until October with temperatures peaking at an unbearable 37°C and over with high humidity in June.

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Changing currency is straightforward in big cities like Muscat and Salalah, where there are numerous banks and exchange kiosks; although, travellers should be aware that opening hours can be shortened during religious holidays, particularly Ramadan. Expect to pay upwards of one rial for a meal and from eight rial for a room for the night.

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Emergency:

Getting hold of the local hospital and police in large towns and cities is straightforward but help will usually be hours away, if not days, in remote areas of the desert.

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Business needs:

Oman is a forward-thinking economy which is been propelled by oil sales but is now attempting to diversify, particularly into natural gas and tourism. Foreign investors are eagerly welcomed here to help the country move forward as part of its economic plan to fully diversify and stabilise its economy by 2020.

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