The Guide
From The Report: Oman 2018
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The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Oman, as well as contacts for important for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or regular travellers.

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A good night’s rest: MUSCAT
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CRYSTAL SUITES PO Box 566 Wadi Al Kabir T: +968 2482 6100 F: +968 2482 6116 info@crystalsuites.om www.crystalsuites.om Rooms: 75 well-furnished suites, including family, executive, junior and business suites. Business & Conference Facilities: All essential facilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, business centre, LCD projector/screen, audiovisual equipment. Ballrooms with capacity for 25 to 1000 persons. Health & Leisure Facilities: Mini-health club. Guest Services: Travel desk, electronic safe…

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Facts for visitors: Essential things to know before your trip to Oman
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LANGUAGE: Similar to other GCC member states, Arabic is the official language of Oman, although English is widely spoken and understood. Using English to get around or conduct business in the capital, Muscat, or other hubs such as Sohar or Salalah, is relatively easy. Locals do appreciate the exchange of salutations in Arabic, but they are very accommodating to non-Arabic speakers. Having historic ties to Zanzibar and a large Asian subcontinent population means that Swahili, Hindu and Urdu…