Luxury Oman Holidays

Oman is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where vast desert, rugged mountains and wild coastline surround cities and villages shaped by centuries of trading, seafaring and Bedouin culture. Muscat sets the tone, with its low-rise skyline, grand mosque, waterfront forts and labyrinthine Mutrah Souq, before the landscape quickly opens into something altogether wilder.

Head into the Hajar Mountains for Jebel Akhdar’s dramatic gorges, terraced villages and cooler air, stopping at historic Nizwa along the way. Further east, the dunes of Wahiba Sands invite nights beneath huge desert skies, while turquoise wadis offer natural pools and unexpected swimming spots between the mountains. Musandam feels different again, with steep peaks falling into deep blue inlets best explored by boat. Further south, Dhofar and Salalah bring frankincense, tropical greenery and a completely different climate. Oman rewards exploring beyond the resort, combining adventure, culture and some truly extraordinary places to stay.

The mirror-like main swimming pool reflects the vast mountain scenery of Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman

Beyond The Beach

Journey from Muscat into the Hajar Mountains, through hidden wadis and across the dunes of Wahiba Sands before reaching Oman’s wild coast, combining culture, adventure and extraordinary places to stay along the way.

Best time to visit Oman

October to April is generally the best time to explore Oman, with warm days and more comfortable temperatures for Muscat, the mountains, desert and coast. Jebel Akhdar is cooler year-round, with its famous rose season arriving in spring, while autumn brings pomegranates and olives.

From June to August, lowland temperatures can rise above 40°C, making extended outdoor exploring more challenging. Southern Oman is the great exception: Salalah’s Khareef season runs from roughly mid-June to September, when mist and light rain transform Dhofar’s mountains and plains into an unexpectedly green landscape.

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Oman Highlights

Admire Oman's handsome capital

Beautifully hemmed in by craggy mountains dotted with ancient forts and a shimmering ocean, Muscat is one of Arabia’s most handsome capitals. All of the architecture is authentically Arabic, ranging from whitewashed low-rises to sand-coloured villas, interspersed with modern art installations, palm trees and elaborately designed minarets and domes which rise above grand mosques. The finest is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, home to the second-largest chandelier and largest single-piece carpet in the world. Its heritage as an important trading hub in the Gulf means Muscat’s port and corniche area always has a bustling atmosphere. The best example is the seafront Muttrah Souk, a maze of stalls lining twisting alleyways where getting lost among the smells of sandalwood and frankincense is part of the fun. Modern development is evident in Muscat but the city retains its old-world charm, through its architecture and warm and friendly population.

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Why Choose Turquoise?

Family Owned & Run

We are one of the few remaining family owned and run operators of our size. We have direct relationships with every single destination, island, resort and hotel we work with, in order to deliver exceptional and truly personalised service.

Our Passion Runs Deep

We are - and always have been - mad about travel. For almost 25 years we've been scouring the globe for the best places to stay, the newest routes to take, the perfect people to meet. No-one will care more about your holiday.

Definition of Luxury

Luxury means something different to everyone. Whether you are seeking the silence of vast spaces, the isolation of a private island, the buzz of a new city, the adrenaline of a safari or anything in between, we listen, we learn, we advise.

Fun & Refreshing

We endeavour that every Turquoise experience is unique, fun and refreshing. Travel is all about experiences, about serendipitous moments and endless smiles. It is a joy and an honour to plan each and every Turquoise holiday.