Local people call Oman an oasis of silence in the desert, because here any person feels himself in complete safety. It is a peaceful country with a friendly population, low crime rate and strict laws.
How to behave in the hotel and on the street?
Local people call Oman an oasis of silence in the desert, because here any person feels himself in complete safety. It is a peaceful country with a friendly population, low crime rate and strict laws.
How to behave in the hotel and on the street?
The legislative system of Oman is built on Islamic traditions and customs . To ensure that your vacation has not been spoiled by various troubles, it is necessary to observe the elementary rules of behavior:
- To visit Muslim shrines (except the Sultan Qaboos Mosque ) are only those who profess Islam;
- clothes on travelers should be clean and tidy;
- photographing indigenous people without their permission is not possible, especially women;
- tourists are not recommended to wear traditional Arab dresses;
- sunbathing topless is strictly prohibited;
- in public places you can not wear frank and tight clothes (tourists should be covered with knees and shoulders);
- Do not photograph police and military facilities, interior mosque premises and airports .
If you adhere to these rules, then in any province, even at night you can not be afraid of anything. True, it is not worthwhile to tempt destiny, because not only Omanis live in the country. Valuable things, documents, money and expensive equipment should be stored in the hotel safe, and not left in the room or carried with them.
The hotels often employ emigrants from other countries, which are not always honest in their hands. Thefts in the rooms are extremely rare, but sometimes happen. In order to maintain a secure environment in Oman, Islamic opposition is banned in the country, and Arabs are often denied a visa .
Natural hazards
This state is considered one of the hottest on the planet, the air temperature in summer can reach + 45 ° C. For this reason, many tourists face such natural hazards as solar (thermal) impact and high level of natural radiation. In order to avoid these problems, travelers need:
- wear sunglasses, hats and clothes made from natural fabrics;
- use creams with a high level of SPF;
- if possible, do not go out from 11:00 to 16:00 hours.
Features of nutrition
Local residents are very careful and economical to water. For example, in Oman you can not:
- leave open the tap;
- pour water on the ground even during hygiene procedures;
- bathe in some water and lakes.
Water in the taps of Oman is usually desalinated or artesian, it is safe for consumption, but has a unique taste and composition. There are no mineral salts in it, so it is not recommended for drinking. For these purposes it is best to use purchased drinks in bottles.
In the country, it is only permitted to buy and drink alcohol in specially designated areas, it is strictly forbidden to take it out on the street. The appearance in public places or driving in a state of intoxication is severely punishable by law. All establishments (restaurants and hotels) must have a license for the sale of spirits, the prices for which, by the way, are very high.
The danger of wadi
A separate problem for tourists in Oman are wadi , which are the channels of dry rivers or streams. When the rains come, these places quickly fill with water, which rushes down the storms. They demolish the masses of stones and soil on their way, and also fill everything that comes across them on the way.
On the roads of the country even special signs are set, warning about the elements. They are made in the form of white triangles with a red edging, which is crossed out by 3 wavy horizontal lines.
Insects and reptiles in Oman
In the mountains and desert of the country live poisonous snakes and spiders, which are especially dangerous during the mating season. This time begins in April and lasts until mid-June. In Oman live:
- a variety of species of vipers and cobras - they hide in leaves or sand;
- scorpions and phalanges - live in mink, stones, and sometimes creep into abandoned shoes without supervision;
- different monitor lizards.
Some types of poisonous snakes can also occur in the water, so before you plunge into the lake, you first need to throw a stone there. By the way, reptiles and insects try to avoid meeting a person and attack extremely rarely. In case of a bite, try to remember as accurately as possible what they looked like, so that you could choose the antidote correctly.
Security in Oman on the water
In the southern part of the country, swimming in the sea is quite dangerous. This area is characterized by quite strong ebbs and tides, and the wind can raise very high waves. In the Arabian waters, there are barracudas, sharks, rays, as well as numerous coral fish and hedgehogs. Their thorns with needles are poisonous enough and for a long time they get stuck in the human body. Wounds are very painful and even begin to rot, so you need to be extremely careful not to touch unknown inhabitants of the deep sea.
Damage to the skin of the diver may also be conch shells with jellyfish. During the dive scuba divers are forbidden to pick up from the sea day corals and artifacts found at the site of the shipwreck. Independently diving in an unknown place can be dangerous for your life - diving lovers should contact a special center.