Tourists visit the Musandam Fjords in Oman on Feb. 18, 2025. With steep cliffs, winding bays, and crystal-clear waters, the Musandam Fjords, located at the northernmost tip of Oman, is one of the most ...

Towering cliffs meet turquoise waters in Musandam, Oman—home to the world’s only desert fjords, often called the “Norway of Arabia.” Musandam, Oman features dramatic desert fjords called the "Norway ...

As our tiny dhow glides serenely along the sinuous desert coastline, it’s hard to believe the glass and steel jungle of Dubai is just a couple of hours’ drive away. You won’t find a trace of ...

A dramatic combination of sea and mountains is usually the setting for rugged adventure, a signal for bursts of aerobic activity. But there are some places that demand you slow down. Even though the ...

WHY IT RATES: This escape on Six Senses Zighy Bay's Dhahab takes cruisers through the Gulf of Oman to discover the waterways of the Musandam.-Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Six Senses Zighy ...

Birds are a big thing in Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. As you walk along, it’s not unusual to catch sight of the flick of a sapphire-blue tail, the glimpse of scarlet-red feathers cloaked by a wing or ...

While Oman is known for frankincense or ‘desert tears,’ the country is also home to some of the Middle East’s best diving spots and beaches, with the opportunity to see hatching turtles, migrating ...