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Regions in Oman
Oman's destinations split into 4 governorates, from cities and coast to mountains and desert. Start with a governorate, then drill into its cities to plan your trip.
9 regions
Muscat
Oman's capital and largest city, wrapped around the Gulf of Oman with the Al Hajar mountains at its back. Home to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Royal Opera House and the old harbour quarter of Muttrah.
Dhofar
Oman's southern governorate, famous for the khareef monsoon that turns the hills around Salalah green each summer, with frankincense trees, long beaches and the blowholes of Al Mughsail.
Ad Dakhiliyah
Oman's mountainous interior and historic heartland, centred on the old capital of Nizwa with its round fort and Friday livestock market, rising to the terraced villages of Jebel Akhdar.
Ash Sharqiyah
Oman's eastern region, running from the golden dunes of the Wahiba Sands to the coast at Sur, a centre of traditional dhow building, and the turtle beaches of Ras Al Jinz.
