The Nakhal Fort dates back several thousand years, but was restored in the 17th century. Curved archways, like the ones shown here, are typical of the Omani architectural aesthetic.
At neighborhood tea shops, regulars drive up to the storefront and honk. Moments later, the owner will emerge carrying a hot cup of the customer’s preferred brew.
Graffiti celebrating Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Police closed off the highway to protect the artists as they painted.
Each Friday morning in the ancient city of Nizwa local farmers host a live goat auction.
The Bimmah Sinkhole, a naturally occurring limestone bowl, has turned into something of a tourist attraction.
The mountaintop resort Alila Jabal Akhdar has an infinity pool that disappears into the horizon.
Most homes stick to a uniform, white-washed color palette.
The Alila Jabal Akhdar hotel is barely discernible amongst its rocky surroundings.
The undulating, golden-hued dunes of Wahiba Sands in northeastern Oman can reach heights of 330 feet—roughly as tall as a 27-story building. Here, a local guide wears a traditional collarless white robe, known as a dishdasha.
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