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Located on the coast of Arabia, Oman has a strong history as the heart of the Omani Empire. In the early 1970s, Oman was a reclusive country with a capital city that was gated shut at night. Today it is a welcoming and prosperous country. The capital city of Muscat is an atmospheric city that evokes images of the Arabian Nights. Within, you can find traditional souks and neighbourhoods in a city that has not been affected as much by soulless modernization as other Middle Eastern cities. As well in Oman, there are a number of forts dating back to the 16th to 18th Centuries. The Batinah Coast has many towns with impressive forts and interesting settings. Jabrin Castle is another fort, one that was built during the 17th Century and restored in the 1980s. It impressively stands out from the desert and contains a mazelike interior. For a natural sight, the Wadi Shab is a famous sight that contains emerald green pools of water and most famously, a cave where light streams in and illuminates the pool from above.

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Oman is one of the best arb countrys i've been to,spent 3 years there,great beaches,great food and the people are fantastic and very friendly.Dont miss the fish market in Muscat,amazing!!
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Much cheaper hotels, and not far from Dubai.
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