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The Chedi Muscat

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Hotel overview

As tourism really took off in Oman in the early 21st century, The Chedi was the first of a wave of new, luxury hotels and remains one of the most sophisticated and stylishly designed hotels in the country. Low-rise buildings house clusters of large, Arabian influenced and very comfortable rooms, whilst pathways wend between the traditionally-styled buildings, amidst the beautiful gardens and down to one of the three pools or the beach. Dining is either a fine and formal affair at The Restaurant, or a tasty and more casual at one of the cafés or lounges by the pools and beach. The Chedi is definitely one for those who love a bit of style and the finer things in life.

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Quirky excursions

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Excursion

The Sumail Gap

The Sumail Gap has always been the key strategic link between the interior of the country, dominated by the town of Nizwa, and the coastal plain, dominated by Muscat. It’s the only easily passable route through the Hajar Mountains and controlling it was vital to anyone with pretentions to rule. Although it is now graced by a sweeping modern highway, this historic importance is evident in the forts and watchtowers that litter the route. Towns like Fanja are ringed by walls and linked by bridges over rocky wadis that turn into racing torrents when rain falls. It’s a wonderful drive and a great way to introduce yourself to the interior of the country.

Excursion

Daymaniyat Islands

The Daymaniyats are a group of nine islands just under 20km off the coast of Muscat, and are considered the best place in the area to go scuba diving or snorkelling. This is the perfect secluded escape if you are spending lot of times in the city and want to get away from it all, leaving the chaos and traffic behind to find white crystal beaches and the clear waters. Visibility can be as good as 20-30 metres, and travellers here have been known to spot turtles and rays, and of course plenty of native species of fish. If you want to add this to your Oman itinerary, please let your specialist know and we can work this into your trip. Both snorkelling and diving trips can be taken out to the islands, and there are options for both full- and half-day excursions.

Excursion

Omani Grand Canyon Day Trip

Jebel Shams and nearby Wadi Ghul is known locally as the Omani Grand Canyon, a magnificent landscape that's well worth a visit on any trip to Oman. We usually recommend that touring clients take a couple of nights during their trip to actually stay in the mountain – there are many accommodation options up here – but if that's not possible then a day trip to witness this immense scenery is absolutely doable. This guided trip with a private guide leaves Muscat in the early morning, and as you make your way south from Muscat you'll stop at the traditional village of Al Hamra as well as the town of Nizwa with its imposing fort. As you venture on, the scenery continues to open up and the pinnacle of the day (quite literally!) will be looking out over the sublime surroundings at the top of the mountains. A picnic lunch is also included in this trip.

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Diving

There is some wonderful diving to be had in Oman; the waters are warm, there is coral, and a huge variety of fish including, on occasion, behemoths like whale sharks. Wreck diving is another possibility (for the experienced) and trips out to stunning dive sites at the Daymaniyat Islands are available. Most of the beachside hotels have a dive centre where experienced divers can arrange dives and equipment hire, and beginners can take their first strokes into the underwater kingdom under the supervision of experts.

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