Villas in Oman

Villas in Oman

Villas in Oman

Wonderful villas in the Arabian Peninsula

Do you want to discover a new place to enjoy a unique holiday with your family or with your partner? Visit the fascinating land of Oman, a wonderful Arabian Peninsula, where you will find beautiful villas in the middle of an oasis of rivers and long shores in the Persian Gulf. You can enjoy incredible walks through the wonderful deserts, or towering mountains with imposing castles. Stroll through its ancient towns full of a lot of history and culture. Discover its impressive mosques and visit its magnificent markets in the streets. Beautiful Oman is a great place to kick back and relax on this holiday. In 2017, it was listed as one of the best countries to visit in the world by Lonely Planet, so you cannot miss all the fascinating places you must visit.

Magnificent villas with balconies and terraces

The magnificent land of Oman, has for you magnificent villas with all the facilities you are looking for to enjoy the best vacations of your life. Enjoy the surroundings on its spectacular balconies with the best views, spend a pleasant time on its magnificent terraces with garden and furniture. Inside you can enjoy spacious living rooms with plasma screen TV, cable, free Wi-Fi, DVD player and music player, in addition to comfortable furniture to enjoy an entertaining film. Prepare the best home-made meals in your comfortable and spacious kitchen that includes a refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven, coffee maker and all utensils such as cutlery, plates and much more. These beautiful properties include parking in case you travel by car. Do not wait any longer and book in any of these magnificent villas, so you can enjoy everything that Oman has for you.

Travellers and activities

Oman for city lovers

Oman is an impressive country with remarkable natural landscapes and beautiful cities, that is why you cannot miss Muscat, the capital of the country, which will leave you awed by everything it has for you. Visit the impressive Sultan Qaboos Mosque, located on the outskirts of the city and one of the largest and most modern in the country, built in 2001 in honour of the Sultan. Made of cacarra marble where you will find the largest carpet in the world in a single piece of almost 5 m², gold lamps and other ornaments you can find during the tour. After enjoying the mosque, you can take a walk through the Matrah bazaar. One of the oldest in the city with more than 200 years, here you can find a great variety of typical articles of the country such as textiles, ceramics, goldsmiths, stained-glass windows, clothes, incense and much more. The beautiful city of Muscat is considered the economic and cultural centre of Oman, so you can find forts such as Mutrah. One of the oldest in the country with the best views of the whole place, castles and also important cultural buildings such as museums and theatres like the famous New Opera House.

Oman for nature lovers

The beautiful town of Salalah, has everything you can imagine, enjoying all the charm of Oman's nature. Located southwest of Muscat, it is famous for celebrating the well-known Arab autumn or Khareef festival in July, due to the monsoon rains every year it attracts hundreds of tourists for its incredible shows and the magnificent food and typical crafts of the place. In Salalah you will find from beautiful mountainous and wooded areas with trails to explore to beautiful beaches, such as Al Mughsail or AL Fazayeh with beautiful crystalline waters or towards the mountains, surrounded by rock walls and fantastic waterfalls you will find Darbaat beach, where every year the July vegetation blooms to September, and it is quite a sight to be admired.

In beautiful Oman, you will find the amazing Boswellia Sacra tree or Frankincense tree. Making this country the largest producer of incense in the world.

Top 7 travel tips in Oman

1. Marvel at luxurious Jabreen Castle

In Oman, you can find more than 500 forts and castles scattered throughout the country, however only the sultans and their families were allowed to live in the castles due to the large size of their structures and the impressive luxury that surrounded them. Jabreen Castle was no exception. It is an imposing and exquisite building where the sultan once lived surrounded by great luxury. It has 5 floors and 55 wonderful rooms. However, the most impressive of all is its magnificent sun and moon room formed by 14 two-level windows, intending to keep the temperature of the day and night cool. On the tour of the castle, you will be able to enjoy many other rooms of a similar style that you cannot miss.

2. See the highest mountain in Oman

Jebel Shams, is known for being the highest mountain in the entire country that together with the Wadi Ghul canyon form what is known as the Grand Canyon of Arabia. This impressive mountain formation has led to the appearance of imposing cliffs where you can take different routes through its trails, donkey rides or traction vehicles to reach the top where you can enjoy impressive views of the entire area and appreciate the spectacular vegetation of the mountains. This incredible mountain range includes other mountains such as the Jebel Akhdar that contrast the Arabian landscapes with their beautiful deserts and beaches.

3. Explore the spectacular island of Masirah

The charming island of Masirah, has the largest stretch of beaches and waters in Oman. It is located in front of the east central coast of China. And it is one of the best places in the country to enjoy the sun and crystal clear waters, you can visit the beautiful sea turtles and contemplate them in their natural environment. Also, you can practice some activities such as kitesurfing or diving. If you take a walk around the surroundings, you will be able to be surprised by the incredible stories of the shipwrecks of the past that reached the island.

4. Discover the amazing Museum of the Land of Frankincense

This wonderful museum located in the city of Salalah, formerly known as the root of incense, is a large archaeological complex declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Divided into two rooms, in the first one will find all the history and techniques that were used for the construction of ships since ancient times. On the other hand, in the neighbouring room you can enjoy fantastic exhibits that house astronomical books and manuscripts as well as archaeological finds of more than 700 years. Finally, you can also learn much more about the history of incense and the Oman region.

5. Visit the ancient city of Nizwa

Famous for its incredible culture and heritage that abounds in its streets, the city of Nizwa is one of the oldest cities in Oman and was the capital of the country in the 6th and 7th century. It is characterized by still having a traditional irrigation systems. Additionally, you will also find fish mongering areas, livestock markets and much more. Visit the famous souk vendors, where you will find handicrafts, spices, food and more. Finally, be sure to see the imposing fort of Nizwa, which was formerly the administrative headquarters of the city.

6. Travel the immense Arab deserts

On this holiday to Oman, you cannot stop visiting and exploring its incredible deserts with soft golden sands, which offer you many options to choose from and activities to do. Walk the Al Khaloof or also known as the sugar desert, where its soft sands reach the sea, here you can camp at night and admire the incredible and unique starry sky that you can only find in Oman. You can also walk the fine sands of the Wahiba Sands desert, where you will find camel races and fantastic dunes that rise more than 300 feet. In this beautiful desert, you can contemplate the most incredible sunsets that will take your breath away.

7. Stroll through the perfect town of Oman

Misfat Al Abriyeen, is known as the perfect town of Oman, located in the middle of the mountains thousands of meters above sea level. In this cosy village, you can find houses built on rocks made of adobe to keep it cool inside and warm at night. You will be able to appreciate these tiered buildings with terraces that offer the best views of the sea, surrounded by date palm plantations that are watered by the famous aflajs canals, considered by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

FAQs: Villas in Oman

Which types of services can you typically find at the villas in Oman?

When looking at the services you can find on Holidu, it appears that the villas in Oman contain everything that holidaymakers want! Here, villas generally offer a variety of facilities, the most popular being: air conditioning (95%), Wi-Fi (81%), and balcony (76%)... What are you waiting for?

How are the villas generally rated in Oman?

Judging by last year's information, most of the villas in Oman receive a score of fewer than 4.5 stars. If this is important for your trip, it will be necessary to pay a little more attention to the reviews.

Are the villas in Oman suitable for family holidays?

According to information from last year, less than 10% of villas in Oman are suitable for families with children. Here, it will most likely be easier to book for a group of adults.

Are the villas in Oman suitable for holidaymakers who wish to travel with their pets?

Yes! In Oman, 10% of the villas accept pets, and 57% also have a garden!

Do the villas in Oman often offer an internet connection?

Certainly! According to Holidu's data, 81% of villas in Oman include an internet connection. You will be able to stay connected at any time!

How much do guests usually expect to pay for villas in Oman?

The majority of villas in Oman (48%) tend to cost less than £100 per night. This is the dream destination for reserving a cheap villa!

Do the villas in Oman usually have a swimming pool?

For sure! Judging by last year's information, 60% of villas in Oman are equipped with a swimming pool. It is the perfect destination for a long summer weekend! 52% even have a barbecue!

Are the villas in Oman suitable for trips in large groups or rather for a holiday as a small group?

In Oman, according to Holidu, 57% of villas welcome groups of up to eight travellers, and 50% of these villas are made up of at least four bedrooms. But 100% of villas are also suitable for up to four travellers, and 95% of the villas include at least two separate bedrooms. This is, therefore, the ideal destination for taking your family on holiday (large or small)!

Are the villas in Oman luxurious?

Yes! 60% have a pool, 57%have a garden, and 5% even have a sauna. Here you will find all of the amenities that you need for a perfect holiday. What else can you ask for? Would you like that accommodation comes equipped with air-con? Absolutely, 95% of the villas have part of the accommodation equipped with this feature. You'll have no trouble finding your next holiday paradise.

Are you able to enjoy a beautiful view and spend time outside at the villas in Oman?

More than half of the villas have a balcony and a view (76% and 60%), making it the best destination for those who dream of waking up to a beautiful view in the morning. 57% also have a garden, so you will not have any trouble finding your holiday paradise. If you like eating your meals outdoors, and especially if you like barbecues, 52% of the villas are equipped with them.

In which season of the year is it most advisable to visit Oman?

There is no doubt that Oman is the perfect place to enjoy summer like never before. This is because the data shows that 60% of the properties here have a swimming pool, 57% have a garden and 95% have air conditioning. What are you waiting for? Reserve a villa in Oman so you can enjoy your holidays.

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