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Yes Na'am / aywa
No La
Please Min fadlak (m) / Min fadliki (f)
Thank You Shukran
Praise be to God Al hum du lillah
God Willing Insha' llah

Hello marhaba
Hello reply marhabtayn
Greeting (peace be upon you) as salaam alaykum
Greeting reply wa alaykum A Salaam
Good morning sabah il khayr
Good morning reply sabah in nuwr
Good evening misa il khayr
Good evening reply misa il nuwr
How are you? kayf haalak (m) / kayf haalik (f)
Fine thank you zayn, shukran (m) / zayna shukran (f)
Good tammam
You’re welcome afwan
No problem mafee mooshkalah
Welcome ahlan wa sahlan
Welcome reply ahlan fiyk (m) / ahlan fiyki (f)
Goodbye ma a salaama

Who miyn?
What shuw?
When mata?
Where wayn?
Why laysh?
Which ayy?
How kayf?
How many/ How much kam?
To / for ila
In / at fee
From min
Also kamaan
And wa
There is not maa fee
Sorry Aasif (m) / aasifa (f)

My name is Ismiy....
What is your name? Shuw ismak (m) / shuw ismik (f)
Where are you from min wayn inta (m) / min wayn inti (f)
I am from anaa min
Britian braitani
Europe oropi
America ameriki
India al Hindi

Right yamiyn
Left yassar
Police al shurtaa
Airport mataar
Hospital mushtashfa
Hotel funduq
Desert Al sahraa
Beach / Sea Il bahar
Mountain jebel
Petrol Station Mahattat betrol
Telephone telephon
Taxi teksi
Bathroom / Toilet hammam
Market souq

Zero sifr
One wahaad
Two ithnayn
Three thalatha
Four arabaa
Five khamsa
Six sitta
Seven sabaa
Eight thamaanya
Nine tissa
Ten ashara
Hundred miya
Thousand Alf

 

Top Experiences and Tours in Oman

If youʻre booking your trip to Oman last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!

Khasab: Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

Khasab: Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

Highlights

  • Take a cruise on a traditional Omani Dhow boat
  • Swim and snorkel in the beautiful waters of Khor Ash Sham
  • Snorkeling equipment and towels will be provided
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch on board with unlimited juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee

Description

Meet with your guide at 9:30 AM at Khasab Port. Begin with a briefing on the day's itinerary and set sail from the port on a traditional Dhow boat. Take in the beauty of the Khor Ash Sham fjord famous for its beautiful clear waters, an abundance of sea life, and vibrant coral reefs. Sail past Nadifi and Qanah before making a stop at Telegraph Island in Khasab Bay at approximately 11:45 AM. Take some time for swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful, clear waters. Then, enjoy some lunch on board before sailing onward to Sibi Island. Stop here for more swimming and snorkeling; before making your way back to port, you will pass through the village of Sham. Learn more about the village from your guide before beginning the journey back to Khasab Port, where you will arrive at approximately 4:00 PM.

Includes

Meet and greet at Khasab Port Dhow boat cruise Dolphin watching Buffet lunch Soft drinks and mineral water Tea and coffee Fresh fruit Life jackets Snorkeling equipment Guide service

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

Highlights

  • Introduce yourself to some of Oman's underwater residents
  • Swim alongside dolphins
  • Snorkel off the coast of Muscat

Description

Take the opportunity to watch the dolphins and discover the underwater world of Oman, complete with snorkeling masks. Your day will begin by experiencing the power, grace and speed of dolphins in their natural environment, which is a truly amazing and spectacular sight to see. Let captain help you identify the different type of dolphins, most often spotted here are the acrobatic spinners dolphin, the powerful bottle-nose dolphin and the common dolphin. After watching the dolphins, go snorkeling for around the stunning Bandar Khiran Bay. Experience the dazzling underwater world, swimming alongside turtles and other varying and unique forms of marine life. You'll love this new world beneath the water, a truly memorable and authentic snorkeling adventure.

Includes

Entrance fees Fuel surcharge Local taxes National park fees Bottled water Admission ticket Driver Hotel/port pick-up and drop off Round-trip private transfer Transport by minivan Snorkeling equipment

Important Information

  • At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide for an extra charge
  • Extra charge 15 $ per person for pickup from Airport or any hotels in Al Seeb Area

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Hajar Mountains: Private Day Trip from Muscat

Hajar Mountains: Private Day Trip from Muscat

Highlights

  • Travel through the Hajar mountains and see Nizwa fort
  • Visit the traditional souq and Wadi Ghul
  • Explore Jebel Shams, the village of Misfah, and the Al Hamra region

Description

Begin your tour driving through the Hajar Mountains to the township of Nizwa, which is the ancient capital of Oman. Visit Nizwa Fort and the traditional Souk.  Next, travel through the deep Wadi Ghul and arrive at Jebel Shams, Mountain of the Sun, which is the undisputed lord of the mountains. Jebel Shams is the highest peak of the Jebel Al Akhdar mountain range, soaring 3,000 meters above sea level. This is the Grand Canyon of Oman and provides spectacular scenery, ancient rock carvings, and remote villages.  Continue your tour to the beautiful old village of Misfah, perched on the side of a mountain where narrow ancient stone pathways lead you into the valley below. Have lunch at a restaurant where you can savor local delicacies at the top of the mountain. Afterward, explore the ancient labyrinth of the region of Al Hamra before your return trip to Muscat.

Includes

Transportation in a 4x4 vehicle Driver guide Entrance fees Lunch with soft drinks

Important Information

  • Please note that photographing local ladies is not permitted and please ask for permission before photographing any other residents
  • The schedule is likely to change during the Holy Month of Ramadan

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
From Khasab: Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

From Khasab: Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

Highlights

  • Discover the fjords of Musandam on a traditional Omani dhow
  • Natural dolphin watching
  • Swimming at Telegraph Island and Seebi Island

Description

Enjoy an unforgettable day cruising through the “fjords of Musandam” on board our traditionally decorated Omani dhow, where you can sit comfortably on cushions and carpets while feasting your eyes on the striking scenery. A dhow trip offers an insight into the fantastic landscape. Discover ancient villages and swim and snorkel in the clear waters off Telegraph Island and Seebi Island, visiting Khor Shem, Qanaha and Maqlab along the way. There is a distinct possibility you may see dolphins. Buffet lunch and refreshments are served on board. Life jackets and towels are provided.

Includes

Pick up from Khasab port cruise ship terminal or Khasab airport Buffet Lunch, fruits, cold drinks, tea and coffee Dolphin watching and swimming at Telegraph Island & Seebi Island

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching

Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching

Highlights

  • Natural Dolphin watching in the Fjords
  • Swimming at Telegraph Island
  • Relaxing in a traditional dhow

Description

Experience the beauty of Musandam while cruising through the fjords of Musandam on our traditionally decorated dhow. There is a high probability to see dolphins while cruising. We see humpback dolphins and bottle-nose dolphins in Khasab. Dolphins are seen throughout the year in Khasab. We pass-by fisherman villages like Nadifi, Qanaha, Maqlab during the trip. You can also swim at Telegraph Island during the cruise. Fruits, cold drinks, tea, coffee provided. Life vest and towels are also provided during the trip.

Includes

Pick up from Khasab cruise terminal and Khasab airport Fruits, cold drinks, tea and coffee provided Life vest and towels provided

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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