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North Ash Sharqiyahthe Governorate of

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The Governorate of North Ash Sharquiyah

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Forts and Castles

The Governorate of North Ash Sharquiyah

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Al Minterib Castle

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Al Yahmadi Castle

Al Minterib Castle

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Al Rawdhah Castle

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WadisAl Rawdhah Castle

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Wadi bani Khalid

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Wadi At Tayyin

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Wadi bani Khalid

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Wadi DimaOne of Oman's most dramatic areas, and still perhaps its least explored is Wadi Dima. Set in the great mass of mountains northwest of Ibra, this is an area of small villages and beautiful date oasis wrapped in the chocolate colored ophiolite mountains of northern Oman.

The roads here are new and from the junction at Hayma on the Sur-Bidbid Road the journey of exploration northwards takes place. The route alternately follows wadis which invariably have pools of water and then climbs over the mountains, to descend into the next wadi.

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Ain Waghla

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Wadi DimaOne of Oman's most dramatic areas, and still perhaps its least explored is Wadi Dima. Set in the great mass of mountains northwest of Ibra, this is an area of small villages and beautiful date oasis wrapped in the chocolate colored ophiolite mountains of northern Oman.

The roads here are new and from the junction at Hayma on the Sur-Bidbid Road the journey of exploration northwards takes place. The route alternately follows wadis which invariably have pools of water and then climbs over the mountains, to descend into the next wadi.

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Khabat Bani Saad

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Muqal Cave

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Khabat Bani Saad

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Sands and Dunes

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Rimal Ash Sharqiyyah

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Sands and Dunes

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Huwayia village

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Al Ghabbi village

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Huwayia village

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Old Buildings

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Mudharib town

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Old Buildings

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Al Minzifah village

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Al Qiblatain Mosque

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Al Minzifah village

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Shanah Tombs

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Bidiya Museum

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Shanah Tombs

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Souqs

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Souq Ibra

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Souqs

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Souq Sinaw

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Folk Dances

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Souq Sinaw

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Royal Oman Police (ROP)

Hospitals and Medical Centres

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Royal Oman Police (ROP)

Hospitals and Medical Centres

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Dear Visitor:In order to make your visit to Oman a perfect and unforgettable experience, we kindly ask that you observe the following guidelines closely.

General Guidelines· Please observe the social customs of the Omani society and dress decently.

· Do not make any noise and keep music volume to a minimum when passing through the popular neighborhoods or residential areas.

· Do not photograph people when entering private properties without obtaining prior permission.

· Keep your environment clean. Dispose of litter or garbage in the designated dustbins.

· Make sure that your tour guide holds a valid license from the Ministry of Tourism.

When you visit any village, please:· Protect the flora and fauna. Don't pick any fruits or vegetables as they are private property and a source of income for the locals.

· The Falaj system is the main source for drinking and irrigation water. Do not pollute it in any way.

· Stick to the specified trails at any tourist destination that you visit.

· Don't park or stop your vehicle in any place other than the designated parking space.

Cruises:· Deal only with tourist boats licensed to do so, as they are equipped with the safety equipments prescribed by the law.

Visiting the Desert:· Use a specialized tour guide. It's preferable to make the journey in more than one vehicle and to have GPS devices, along with

the necessary safety means and equipments.

· Visiting hours for forts are subject to change.

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Trekking:· When trekking in the mountain trails, choose suitable shoes and make sure you have enough food and water. Don't trek alone,

and make sure you know about the roughness and length of such tracks beforehand.

General Instructions to visitors of handicrafts showrooms:1- Don't touch or move any of the artifacts on display to avoid any damage.

2- Photography is allowed but without touching the exhibited items.

3- Don't leave children unattended and make sure they don't touch or move the displayed potteries so as not to be broken.

4- Do not dispose of litter or garbage inside the exhibited items.

5- The site is equipped with surveillance system to ensure the safety of the collection and to prevent theft.

6- Don't write, draw or put any stickers on the exhibited items.

7- While roaming, be careful not to hit any of the artifacts on display.

8- Use the proper shoes when you visit any archeological sites and avoid any wooden or tapered heel shoes that may cause erosion

or damage to such sites.

9- Don't touch or take away any stones from the archeological sites.

Off-Road Travel: · Use only 4WD vehicles and make sure you have adequate water, food, fuel and spare tyres. Check your 4WD system for proper functioning.

Inform a close friend of your destination and the expected date of your return.

· Don't camp in the Wadi beds. Flash floods can occur occasionally.

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Dear Visitor:In order to make your visit to Oman a perfect and unforgettable experience, we kindly ask that you observe the following guidelines closely.

General Guidelines· Please observe the social customs of the Omani society and dress decently.

· Do not make any noise and keep music volume to a minimum when passing through the popular neighborhoods or residential areas.

· Do not photograph people when entering private properties without obtaining prior permission.

· Keep your environment clean. Dispose of litter or garbage in the designated dustbins.

· Make sure that your tour guide holds a valid license from the Ministry of Tourism.

When you visit any village, please:· Protect the flora and fauna. Don't pick any fruits or vegetables as they are private property and a source of income for the locals.

· The Falaj system is the main source for drinking and irrigation water. Do not pollute it in any way.

· Stick to the specified trails at any tourist destination that you visit.

· Don't park or stop your vehicle in any place other than the designated parking space.

Cruises:· Deal only with tourist boats licensed to do so, as they are equipped with the safety equipments prescribed by the law.

Visiting the Desert:· Use a specialized tour guide. It's preferable to make the journey in more than one vehicle and to have GPS devices, along with

the necessary safety means and equipments.

· Visiting hours for forts are subject to change.

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P.o.box 73477, Dubai UAETel:+ 971 4 446 7509 Fax:+ 971 4 427 9731 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office GCC Countries Mr. Gamal Sadek

Tel+91 2229256965Fax:+91 22 29256967

www.omantourism.gov.om

Oman Tourism Office India Ms. Lubaina Sheerazi

90 rue de Courcelles 75008 Paris – France Tel :+ 33 1 47 20 56 06Fax :+ 33 1 47 20 55 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office France & Swiss Romande Rania Khodr

tel +39 02669927.210 I fax +39 026692648 www.omantourism.gov.omPiazza Caiazzo 3 I 20124 Milan I ItalyEmail : [email protected]

Paola Cerri Oman Tourism – Italy

Karl-Marx-Allee 91a, 10243 Berlin, GermanyTe:+49 (0)30 42088012Fax:+49 (0)30 4225 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office German Speaking Countries Karin Zwiers

Beechavenue 104, 1119 PP Schiphol-Rijk, NetherlandsTel:+31 20 654 15 65Fax:+31 20 623 01 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office Benelux – Netherlands Karin Visser MinckePjpers, General Manager

www.omantourisme.com

Geerwijnstraat 12, 8000 Brugge, BelgiumTel:+32 50 61 42 00Fax:+32 50 61 42 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office Belguim / LuxemburgBirgit Defoort

First Floor, Vaman Techno Center, Marol, Makwana Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400059. India

[email protected]

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Level 6, 117 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Tel:+61 2 9286 8930Fax:+61 2 9266 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office- Australia and New ZelandMona Tannous

Representation House 11 blades Court 121, London Direct line: +44 208 8774524 / 4505 / 4501

+ 44 7788 917 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office UK & IrelandAlison Cryer

P.O BOX 226545 Riyadh 11324 ,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia M: +966531197126T: +966 1 4665064F: +966 1 4660569 [email protected]

Sultanate of Oman Ministry of TourismKingdom of Saudi Arabia Fahad Al Hashem

Karl-Marx-Allee 91a, 10243 Berlin, GermanyTe:+49 (0)30 42088012Fax:+49 (0)30 4225 [email protected]; www.omantourism.dk, www.omantourism.se

Oman Tourism Office Scandinavia Countries Karin Zwiers

www.omantourism.gov.om

+ 44 208 8744219

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P.o.box 73477, Dubai UAETel:+ 971 4 446 7509 Fax:+ 971 4 427 9731 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office GCC Countries Mr. Gamal Sadek

Tel+91 2229256965Fax:+91 22 29256967

www.omantourism.gov.om

Oman Tourism Office India Ms. Lubaina Sheerazi

90 rue de Courcelles 75008 Paris – France Tel :+ 33 1 47 20 56 06Fax :+ 33 1 47 20 55 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office France & Swiss Romande Rania Khodr

tel +39 02669927.210 I fax +39 026692648 www.omantourism.gov.omPiazza Caiazzo 3 I 20124 Milan I ItalyEmail : [email protected]

Paola Cerri Oman Tourism – Italy

Karl-Marx-Allee 91a, 10243 Berlin, GermanyTe:+49 (0)30 42088012Fax:+49 (0)30 4225 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office German Speaking Countries Karin Zwiers

Beechavenue 104, 1119 PP Schiphol-Rijk, NetherlandsTel:+31 20 654 15 65Fax:+31 20 623 01 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office Benelux – Netherlands Karin Visser MinckePjpers, General Manager

www.omantourisme.com

Geerwijnstraat 12, 8000 Brugge, BelgiumTel:+32 50 61 42 00Fax:+32 50 61 42 [email protected]

Oman Tourism Office Belguim / LuxemburgBirgit Defoort

First Floor, Vaman Techno Center, Marol, Makwana Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400059. India

[email protected]

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