Travel in Muscat, Oman, is considered safe, with no current reports or incidents of terrorist activity, though sleeping giants sometimes awaken. The crime rate is low in Oman compared to the west. Even so, avoid travel in deserted places and after dark, and leave valuables at home or in a secure place.

Oman is termed as one of the safest countries to travel for solo female travelers in the Middle East. The crime rate in Oman is almost non-existent due to strict legal penalties and punishments.

Omani men usually wear the dishdasha which is a long piece of white or colored cloth that covers them, slippers and kumah, which is their traditional cap. Women wear a colorful dress with a matching scarf, and put a black abaya on top.
Visitors are welcome to wear the Omani traditional outfits, but they don’t have to.

Basically, you should wear pants and shirts that cover your ankles all the way to your shoulders, there are some situations where less can be acceptable, women generally should be more covered.
Short tops, short skirts/shorts, tight or body-revealing clothes should be avoided entirely. Cotton or other natural fiber shirts or t-shirts, with cotton pants or an ankle-length skirt, are good and do cover your shoulders.

While tap water is generally safe to drink, most Omanis drink bottled water which is widely available.

There is no distinction in Omani law between soft and hard drugs, both are treated with equal severity. Licensed hotels and restaurants sell alcohol. If you live in Oman, you can get a license to drink alcohol at home from the Royal Oman police. It’s an offence to drink, or be drunk, in public.

Omanis prefer to eat shawarma and chicken kebabs. Tasty fresh flatbreads are available everywhere, most of them being parathas. I find them delicious! Also, there is always a salad on the menu and hummus can also be found everywhere.

Fresh fruit is also everywhere and so you can try your luck with fresh juices everywhere. The most delicate combinations are made and you can order fresh juices at any restaurant.

The time required for the arrival of the Oman visa can vary depending on the visa type. The Oman Embassy takes from 2 to 15 days or so to process the visa.