• Visit the Ras Al-Jinz Turtle Reserve

  

  Each year, thousands of sea turtles from four different species migrate from nearby shores to lay an estimated 50,000 eggs on the Sultanate’s beaches. Peak season is July to October.

• Go shopping in Souq Muttrah

  

  Side-by-side stalls feature textiles, antiques, incense and bukhoor. Don’t forget to stop by the Al-Ahli coffee shop for a cup of fresh pomegranate juice on your way out.

• Explore the Al-Hajar Mountains

  

  Located four hours away from Muscat, the mountains feature a network of underground passageways that are accessible to the public.

• Hike around Wadi Shab

  

  The idyllic hike begins with a two-minute boat ride followed by a trek across the clear water until you reach a hidden cave, where you’ll find a waterfall and a turquoise pool.

• Swim with whale sharks

  

  Dive centers like SeaOman offer to take thrill-seekers out to see and swim with the filter-feeding animals, which migrate to the Gulf in search of warmer waters.

• Escape to Salalah

  

  Located in the Southern part of Oman, Salalah is most attractive during “monsoon season,” which spans from July to September.