A Perfect Romantic Holiday in Oman: Who’d Have Thought!

Oman has never been known as a quintessential romantic getaway, but Surprise! Surprise!

Read the word OMAN carefully and see how beautifully it belongs as part of the word R”OMAN”CE, do we need to say more? An offbeat romantic destination offering an out of the ordinary experience – Oman will captivate your heart with its adventure, mystery, vibrant historic culture, gorgeous scenery, wildlife, exotic beaches and more.

Scoring high on #HoneymoonGoals for couples from all over the world, here’s what you can do on a perfect romantic holiday in Oman…

Indulge in a #WalkToRemember at Al Mughsayl Beach, Salalah Oman

Dip your toes in the cerulean water at this beautiful beach, soak in the spectacular vistas of mountains on either side and witness the ‘blow holes” spouting a natural water fountain!

Overlooking these rocks are the Al Marnif caves – a sheltered site where you can snuggle and enjoy the views, while a cool sea breeze blows through your hair.

#QuickTip: Stock up on some fresh frankincense honey collected from the trees here, it’s refreshingly cool and fragrant!

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Spend a Day at the Secluded Island of Masirah

Seeking the quintessential dreamy romance? This unspoilt remote island is perfect for you! Accessible only by a ferry and about 10 degrees cooler than the central city – it sets the perfect mood for a memorable day out.

Collect shells, watch the critically endangered humpback whales or sign up for some enthralling adventures like windsurfing, snorkelling, kiteboarding and more – this island has a lot to offer.

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Experience a Surge of Adrenaline at Wahiba Sands Desert

Ideal for dune bashing, this is the perfect destination to step out of the clichéd ideas of romance and taste some thrill together while negotiating colossal sand dunes in 4x4 beasts. You can also sign up for a camel ride and feel like “Riders of the Desert” and try your hands on Sand Boarding – a combination of sledging and surfing.

Conclude your visit by spending some time with the Bedouin families, learning about their ways of life.

Watch Baby Turtles at the Beaches

Have you ever witnessed baby turtles hatching out of their eggs?

With thousands of turtles migrating to Oman’s beaches every summer – you can spend a moonlit night, hand-in-hand, watching the antics of the sea-turtles while the soft twinkling stars add a romantic sparkle to your escapade.

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Go Desert Camping

Fetch your camping gear and enjoy some quiet private moments beneath the star-studded sky and witness the picturesque sunrise and sunset together. Be on the lookout for crabs, reef herons, sea slugs, vultures, sea gulls and more, and click some amazing shots with the desert dwellers.

Huddle Together in a Wadi pool

A contemporary pool date would seem boring after this. Trust me! Beautifully peppered amid the rocky desert – the wadis (meaning valleys) house unique natural pools, which are one of the most romantic places in Oman – perfect for those intimate moments. Cloaked by palm trees and fruit orchards, every wadi has something unique to offer.

Enjoy a Dinner Date

A romantic getaway is incomplete without a perfect meal together; isn’t it?  Loads of experiential venues for a romantic dinner in Oman would leave you spoilt for choice.

Some options that you may explore include:

Beach Restaurant: Feast on a delish meal while enjoying the stunning sunset and hypnotic sound of waves. One of the most romantic restaurants in all of Oman, it is located at Chedi hotel in Al Gubrah. It is open only for dinnertime and serves the best sea food.

Al Angham Restaurant: Famous for a rich dose of Omani flavour, this outlet has been a crowd favourite. Indulge in some traditional meals here to complete your romantic rendezvous in style!

Ready for a poetic extravaganza?

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