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FESTIVALS IN OMAN
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Muscat Festival
 Muscat
Festival is held annually between January and February. With a
large Heritage Village on-site, visitors can experience the
traditional Omani lifestyle, through various artistic and
cultural activities held daily. As the Festival comes to town,
so too does the Circus as well as a wide range of musical
stars, both local and international. The Festival also hosts a
vast array of international exhibitors. Furthermore, local and
foreign troupes engage audience with their folklore dances and
amusement parks charm the children.
Khareef Festival
Khareef Salalah Festival takes place in the months of July and
August. As the temperature soars in the North of Oman and the
rest of the Gulf states, the Khareef (monsoon) season sweeps
over the Southern part of Oman dropping temperature to and
below 23°C. Salalah in Dhofar gears up to take over the role
as the Oman top tourist destination. The monsoon rains nourish
the region of Dhofar and fog hangs over the land, resulting in
some of the most stunning natural scenery. The festival rolls
into town with plenty of family fun in the form of cultural,
traditional and modern artistic shows. This combination of
idyllic weather, the green land and man-made celebrations make
visitors experience something truly unique.
Dubai–Muscat Offshore Sailing Race
Dubai–Muscat Regatta takes place every January. Boats set sail
from Dubai passing through the Straits of Hormuz before
heading down towards Muscat, ending their quest at the Bandar
Al-Rawdah Marina.
Sinbad Classic
An international deep sea fishing contest, the Sinbad Classic
is one of the Grand Rolex rounds taking place each April with
participants from across the Gulf Region.
Oman Adventures
This event which is held annually in November features teams
of two individuals each; one runs while the other cycles. Held
over a five-day period, with each day constituting a one-day
phase, the race starts in the early hours of the morning and
concludes in the evening, with a one-off special night phase.
The challengers face a systematically organised course parts
of which necessitate the carrying of the bicycle on the
shoulders. Each team is entirely responsible for the
preparation and coordination of their own food and water
supply, in addition to any spare parts needed for their
bicycles.
Oman Intl. Rally
Oman International Rally; held annually in March, is one of
the few rallies that constitute the Middle East Rally
Championship.
Oman Desert Express
An annual event held in February, the Oman Desert Express
Rally is of great interest to adventurers seeking the ultimate
challenge of nature.
Biddiyah Challenge
Held every February in the town of Biddiyah in Sharqiyah
Region. Recently introduced to the Gulf Region’s sporting
calendar, the aim of the race is to scale sand dunes in the
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