Currency Omani Rial is the currency of Oman. The currency code for Rials is OMR and the currency symbol is ﷼. It has a fixed exchange rate of $2.59 per 1 OMR. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks or ‘Money Exchange Shops‘(the opening hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm).
 
Time Zone Muscat is on Gulf Time Zone, UTC+04:00.
 
Language Arabic is the official language of Oman. Street names and generally most of the road and transport signs are in Arabic and English. All restaurants have menus in both Arabic and English. But if there's something you don’t understand, don't be afraid to ask as Omani people are kind and will be happy to help you.
 
Transport You’ll be able to get around the city and its surrounding areas by taxi and bus services.It is a good option to rent a car if you have an international driving license. The general cost can range from OMR 10 per day for a car to OMR 50 per day for a 4 wheel drive.Avis, Hertz, and National are three of several car rental (or "car hire") services available at the airport. If you're staying at a star hotel, you will likely be provided with a shuttle service to and from the airport. Within the country itself, Oman Air provides service between the different cities and Muscat for reasonable prices. More info here...
 
Tourist information points Oman has one of the most diverse environments in the Middle East with various tourist attractions and is particularly well known for cultural tourism. The capital of Oman, Muscat was named the second best city to visit in the world in 2012 by the travel guide publisher Lonely Planet. Muscat also was chosen as the Capital of Arab Tourism of 2012. Other than Muscat, Nizwa, Al-Hamra, Sur, Sohar and Salaalah are the major Omani cities.
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Climate Oman generally has a hot climate like other Middle Eastern nations and receives little rain fall. Annual rainfall in Muscat averages 100 mm (3.9 in), falling mostly in January.The Dhofar region has a tropical-like climate and receives seasonal rainfall (from late June to late September) as a result of the monsoon winds from the Indian Ocean,saturated with cool moisture and heavy fog. The mountain are as receive considerably larger rainfall with annual rainfall on the higher parts of the Al Hajar mountain range exceeding 400 mm (15.7 in) on some occasions. Low temperatures in the mountainous areas result in snow cover once every few years.