Middle East

Oman

Location

Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and United Arab Emirates.

Be aware of the threat of terrorism. Avoid wearing shorts and tight-fitting clothing. Personal security, general travel, terrain, navigation, off road driving, hot weather injuries, personal hygiene, sanitation / sterilisation, clothing & equipment, emergency first aid, cultures / customs, communications, emergency shelters.

Local water is safe to drink

Central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south.

Dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong south-west summer monsoon (May to September) in far south.

Summer winds often raise large sandstorms and dust storms in interior; periodic droughts.

Cholera, hepatitis A, malaria, polio, rabies, typhoid, yellow fever.
Hospital: The Royal Hospital, PO Box 1331, Muscat 111. Tel: 590491

Rising soil salinity; beach pollution from oil spills; very limited natural fresh water resources.

Driving at night can be dangerous outside Muscat as there is a high risk of hitting camels. Rental cars have been vulnerable to robbery. If travelling alone at night keep doors locked and windows closed, especially if you are a woman.

For more in-depth general information please download our Preparation and Training document.