Shona and Brett's Wedding

Here is hoping that the information on this page is useful to you!

Included below is various Airlines flying from worldwide destinations into Muscat. (For information - you can check with the Muscat Travel Agents for flight prices - they get some really good deals from worldwide destinations into Muscat - and issue e-tickets).

Muscat Travel Agents (you can state that you know Shona MacAngus, BP Exploration (Epsilon) Ltd) :
www.bahwantravelgroup.com
www.mezoontravel.com

Included is links to all the main hotels in the vacinity of the Hyatt Hotel. We have been really disappointed that we have not been able to secure cheap rates at the Hyatt - and are still working on this. It is prime season in Muscat in January / February! We are going to also include apartments for nightly rent when we locate the details.

There is a quick note included below on driving from Dubai, UAE to Muscat. If you need any further information - please feel free to contact us.

The weather is a lot warmer than the website states at the bottom of this page - currently around 30-33 degreed C (Nov) . We expect it to be sunny and around 25 to 28 degrees C for the wedding events during the day, and slightly cooler in the evening.

As we gather more information we will update the Travelers page.

Visa requirements:

Please check your nationality visa requirements well ahead of arriving in Muscat. Some people need to source Visa's in advance from the country of departure (or we can help you as well). The Muscat Travel Agents can source Visa's ahead of arrival as required - however we advise you to organise this as soon as possible to avoid any delays on entry into Oman.

For most Western Countries - you receive your Visa in Muscat. For arrival into Muscat at Seeb International Airport, you will taken from the plane by bus to the terminal building, and there you need to go to the Travelex Counter. Here you will obtain your Visitor Visa (approx £8 / AUS$18.4 / $16 / 6 O.R / 60 dirmans). Your Visa will be valid for 30 days. After this you queue at the "Visitors" Visa desk, and you will have your passport stamped.

NOTE - if you have travelled to Israel - you will need to check your passport as sometimes the ME countries will not allow entry to individials with Israel entry / exit stamps in their passports.

General

Time difference is + 4 house GMT

The Currency in Oman is the Omani Rial (OR) which is approx :

10 dirhams - 1 OR
£1.30 - 1 OR
$3 AUS - 1 OR

Once you have your Visa stamp - you pick up your baggage, and then our advice is to get Duty Free booze (hotels are not the cheapest for booze).

On exit from the airport you will either be picked up by your hotel (with prior arrangement) or you will find the taxi stand near the exit. Taxi's typically cost 7 Omani Rials to the Hyatt.

The Taxi drivers here can drive a bit crazy - so PLEASE tell them to slow down and keep an eye on the road.

And Finally - WELCOME TO MUSCAT! ENJOY!

Air & Car

Accommodations

Current conditions for Muscat

37.2 C (99 F)

Clear

Today's Weather

Mainly clear skies. Low 92F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight's Weather:

Sunny skies. Heat index near 110F. High 97F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.