Muscat

LOCAL ESSENTIALS

From the North: Driving on Sultan Qaboos highway take Madinat As Sultan Qaboos exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn left at the signal. At the next signal turn right. Follow the road and turn left at the 2nd signal. The hotel will be on your right after 200 meters. From the South: Driving on Sultan Qaboos highway take Madinat As Sultan Qaboos exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn left at the signal. At the next signal turn right. Follow the road and turn left at the 2nd signal. The hotel will be on your right after 200 meters. From the East: Driving on Sultan Qaboose highway look out for the InterContinental Muscat sign and take this exit. Take the 4th roundabout exit and keep on the right lane. At the signal turn right. The hotel will be on your right after 200 meters. From the West: Driving on Sultan Qaboos highway take Madinat As Sultan Qaboos exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn left at the signal. At the next signal turn right. Follow the road and turn left at the 2nd signal. The hotel will be on your right after 200 meters.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Concierge Phone: +96824680611 Concierge Fax: +96824600012 Front Desk: +1-800-652-3705 Local Taxi Name & Phone: + Regular Taxi Local Taxi Name & Phone: +96824492553 Blue Bird Taxi Local Taxi Name & Phone: +96892945087 Muscat Cab Tourist Info: +968800777999

USEFUL INFORMATION

LOCAL CULTURE

Clothing

Bring a light jacket during winter for cool evenings. Don't forget your swimwear.


What to wear

Oman is a Muslim country: please dress modestly but comfortably. Woman should wear skirts below the knee.


Tips

A guest can tip the staff at his discretion.


Weather

The climate in Muscat is hot and humid from April till September, and pleasant with temperature ranging from 18 to 23 in the evenings from October till April.


Weekends

Remember, our weekends are Thursday and Friday.


DID YOU KNOW ?

First time

Oman was the first Arab country to appoint a woman to head an overseas embassy.


Perfume

Amouage Gold is the most complex and most expensive perfume in the world with 120 ingredients. The bottle is made of French lead crystal and the top of 24ct gold.


Sindbad

The legendary sailor Sindbad set sail from Oman. There's a replica of the type of boat he would have used at the Al Bustan roundabout.


World record

The chandelier at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque is the biggest chandelier in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records.


WHAT TO PACK

Excursions

Oman is a country of adventure - don't forget strong shoes and casual clothes for your trips. Make sure you bring your driving licence so you can hire a 4x4 and explore the desert.


Money

Bring some local currency, Omani rials, to cover incidentals from the airport to the hotel. You can change dollars or euros at the bank inside the hotel.


Sun Protection

Ensure that you bring with you sun block for your protection.


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