The atmosphere ofOman and its capital Muscat has nothing in common with the frenzy of its neighbours Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, both from the point of view of the economic development than the tourism development. Muscat never feels crowded. On the contrary, it feels like a lightness of beinga carefree a source of inspiration. There's a permanent calm, time seems to slow down, but you never feel you're wasting it...
Muscat is also about its people: take the time to stroll through the market the fish and vegetable markets at the end of the morning, meet the residentsThe magic moment: dusk as you stroll through the souk during the call to prayer. The magic moment: dusk as you stroll through the souk during the call to prayer.
A variety of activities between sea and desert
On the shores of the Gulf of Oman, it is essential to make a cruise in a dhow, the ancient Arabian boat that plied these seas for centuries. Or take advantage of an activity snorkeling in magnificent waters, discover the most beautiful species of fish in the Indian Ocean, come across dolphins or turtles. And finally, enjoy a generous buffet to help you recover from your emotions.
Just a few kilometres from the turquoise waters, a plunge into the warm immensity of the desertOman's other treasure. It too has more spirit. The time has come to embark on a 4×4 safari, the famous 'dune bashing', followed by a photo session at sunset above an ocean of dunes, and finally to spend an evening under the stars with local dances and a gargantuan buffet...
Gastronomy
Oman is at the crossroads of cultures: its gastronomy is a magnificent blend and the culinary diversity is immense. Indian, Lebanese, Pakistani and Turkish cuisines combine with other Western and Asian influences... A real treat!
Outstanding hotel capacity for groups
What's more, the country boasts one of the world's newest airlines, with brand-new Boeing Dreamliner aircraft serving the destination. daily from Paris.
The ideal trip is 4 days / 3 nights for a group of up to 60 people departing from March to May or September to November.
" Muscat has a remarkable hotel capacity for groups, with different levels of comfort, right up to dreamy 5* hotels on the edge of the Gulf.underlines Bertrand d'ArgoeuvesClient Director at CWT Meetings and Events France. In addition, a number of reliable and inventive incoming companies enable the destination to offer quality logistics and a high-level traveller experience. All in all, Oman is a very mature destination for the French MICE market. "adds Bertrand d'Argoeuves.
