January 18th, 2012 by Oman Views
Muscat Festival kick-off Night Out
Muscat Festival is here again and it has everything to offer to its visitors from music, theatre, art, sport to rides, food and lecture series.
Something is there for everyone in this year’s edition of Muscat Festival. All is included in the events as well as other traditional activities held at venues across the city.
Events are lined up, as during this time of the year Muscat also represents a good place for holiday-makers to enjoy themselves and experience Oman’s culture in surprisingly green surroundings.
The two parks will be open from 4pm – 11pm between the 26th January and the 23th February.
Entrance fees have been set at 200bz for adults, 100bz for children and action and with excitement promised for every day of the festival, it will be a month of entertainment for everyone !
Further information, photos, videos and programme timings can also be found on the website www.muscat-festival.com
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March 19th, 2011 by Oman Views
Wadi (Arabic: وادي wādī; also: Vadi) is the Arabic term traditionally referring to a valley. In some cases, it may refer to a dry (ephemeral) riverbed that contains water only during times of heavy rain or simply an intermittent stream.
Modern English usage differentiates a wadi from another canyon or wash by the action and prevalence of water. Wadis, as drainage courses, are formed by water, but are distinguished from river valleys or gullies in that surface water is intermittent or ephemeral.
Wadis, cut by stream in a desert environment, generally are dry year round except after a rain. The desert environment is characterized by a sudden but infrequent heavy rainfall often resulting in flash floods. Crossing wadis at certain times of the year can be dangerous because of unexpected flash floods. Such flash floods cause several deaths each year in North America and many Middle Eastern countries.
Wadis tend to be associated with centers of human population because sub-surface water is sometimes available in them. Nomadic and pastoral desert peoples will rely on seasonal vegetation found in wadis, even in regions as dry as the Sahara, as they travel in complex transhumance routes.
Recommended Wadis In Oman:
Wadi Bani Khalid
Wadi Shab and Wadi Tiwi
Wadi Al Abyadh
Wadi Dhaiqah
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December 10th, 2010 by Oman Views
Diving – superb diving facilities exist in Oman. Hidden away in a secluded bay, several miles from Muscat, is the Oman Dive Center, nestled amidst the mountains, with its own private beach.
Nearby, Marina Bandar Ar Rawdah.
At Bandar Khayran close to the Dive Center, lies a sunken naval vessel, ” The Munassir” – a former troop landing carrier ship.
Other wreck sites exist in other parts of the Sultanate.
Diving off The Damaniyaat Islands is a spectacular experience.
By Oman Tourism
