DOCSLIB.ORG

The Frankincense Route: Oman & Jordan

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Frankincense Route: Oman & Jordan TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS IN 2014 Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat Mosque, Grand Qaboos Sultan The Frankincense Route: Oman & Jordan FROM THE GULF OF OMAN TO THE RED SEA with John Tidmarsh Oman: 19 March–02 April 2014 (15 days) Jordan: 02–12 April 2014 (11 days) Tour The Frankincense leader Route: Oman & Jordan These two tours combine to create a grand Arabian adventure of 25 days, but are perfected designed as individual ‘stand-alone’ tours of 15 or 11 days respectively. In contrast to some of their neighbours, Oman and Jordan stand out in the Middle East for their political stability, safety and security, tolerance and well developed tourism infrastructure. You will be pleasantly surprised by the friendliness and warmth of the local people and the prevalence and fluency of English throughout. From the Musandam Peninsula in the north to the sub-tropical Dhofar region in the south, Oman offers an extraordinary variety of experiences: pristine coastal, desert and mountain landscapes; historic forts, ports and souqs; unique flora and fauna; traditional arts and crafts; arresting contemporary architecture and a modern, tolerant lifestyle. Thanks to its strategic location at the crossroads of the ancient world, Jordan is truly part of Dr John Tidmarsh the ‘cradle of civilisation’. From powerful biblical sites and well-preserved ancient Roman cities Currently President of the to Arabic desert citadels and Crusader castles, Jordan is also rich in geographical contrasts. For Near Eastern Archaeology many, of course, the highlight will be the magical, ancient rock-cut city. Foundation of Sydney University Dr John Tidmarsh is Co-Director of the university’s At a glance excavations at Pella in Jordan and is also Co-Director of the • Stay in luxurious hotels and unique resorts throughout ANU/University of Melbourne • Enjoy a full day dhow cruise of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula excavations at Jebel Khalid • Go ‘off-road’ in a 6-day tour by 4-WD to Sur, Wahibah Sands, Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar in in Syria. He has previously Oman excavated in Greece and • Marvel at magnificent contemporary Arabic architecture in Muscat including the Sultan Cyprus. His main areas of Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House and the new National Museum interest are the archaeology of Alexander the Great’s • Discover the exotic ports, forts and souqs of Muscat and Salalah conquests, the Hellenistic • Enjoy three days at the Dead Sea in Jordan, visiting Jerash, the excavations at Pella Period in the Near East and and Ajloun Asia, and the Islamic world. • Travel down the King’s Highway to the rose-red city of Petra John has led many successful • Relax at the Red Sea resort city of Aqaba tours to the Middle East. Khasab Dubai Coach Amman Abu Dhabi Map is a guide only Muscat Dead Sea Nizwa Sur SAUDI Wahiba Sands ARABIA ISRAEL OMAN JORDAN Petra Fly EGYPT Salalah Coach Map is a guide only YEMMEN Wadi Rum Aqaba Itinerary: Oman 19 March–02 April 2014 (15 days) Tue 18 Mar 2014 Depart Australia Sat 22 Mar Khasab – Muscat Suggested evening departure from Australia on Etihad. Overnight Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Muscat (1 hr 15 min). On in flight arrival in Muscat, transfer to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. Wed 19 Mar Arrive Dubai This evening, enjoy a sunset dhow cruise along the coast of Muscat from Bandar al Rowdah. The cruise offers an intriguingly different Early morning arrival in Abu Dhabi and transfer to your hotel in the view of the city and its coast, with the beautifully lit city as a Dubai Marina area. Your room has been booked for early check-in. backdrop. B D This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the resort facilities of your hotel or explore The Walk, a 7 km long pedestrian walkway lined with Sun 23 Mar Muscat hotels, shops, cafés and restaurants along the waterfront. Enjoy a full day orientation tour of Muscat. Start with a visit to Seeb and its bustling early morning fish market. Continue to the This evening, join John Tidmarsh and fellow travellers for a welcome Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the most impressive in briefing and dinner. D the world. Visit the Bait al Zubair Museum, a private museum set Thu 20 Mar Dubai – Khasab within the old city itself and displaying a wonderful collection of objects recalling Muscat’s glorious past. Then visit Muscat Harbour Morning departure from Dubai for the drive along the Emirates to view Al Alam Palace, home to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin coast to Khasab, the capital of the Musandam region of Oman (213 Said, the ruler of Oman. km, approx. 3-4 hrs including border formalities). In the afternoon visit Mutrah, the port of Muscat. See the Fort Musandam, separated from the rest of Oman by the east cost (1580s) and visit the lively Mutrah Souq. B L of the United Arab Emirates, is the northernmost part of the Sultanate of Oman. Due to its geographical position and Mon 24 Mar Muscat – Sur mountainous terrain it was isolated from the rest of Oman and the Departing Muscat, spend a leisurely day travelling along the region has developed at its own pace. spectacular rugged coastline (200 km) to Sur, one of the most After lunch, visit the Khasab Fort, built by the Portuguese in the important Arabian ports of the Middle Ages. 17th century around a much older circular tower. Continue to the On the way stop to visit the Bimah Sinkhole, Quruyat, Wadi well-preserved prehistoric rock engravings of Wadi Tawi and travel Shab, Wadi Tiwi and the port of Qalhat, visited often by Marco by 4-wheel drive vehicle to Jebel Harim, the highest mountains of Polo and merchant ships from India. Among the scattered ruins is the peninsula (2,087 metres). Overnight in Khasab. B L D the Mausoleum of Bibi Miriam, with its beautifully proportioned Fri 21 Mar Khasab exterior and fine interior stucco work much admired by the 14th-century Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta. B L D Enjoy a full day excursion by dhow (traditional wooden vessel) of the fjords of the Musandam Peninsula, the northernmost part Tue 25 Mar Sur of Oman which juts out into the strategically important Strait of Because of its important maritime location between the Gulf of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. These spectacular Oman and the Indian Ocean, Sur has a long history of ship building. fjords have given the area the title of ‘The Norway of Arabia’. This morning visit the Sur shipbuilding yards where traditional During the day visit tiny villages, many accessible only by boat, and dhows are still being made, followed by a boat trip across the lagoon explore sheltered fjords (khors), some only connected to the to the pretty white-washed village of Ayja where many of the old mainland by narrow cliffs. Late afternoon return to Khasab. B L D merchant houses are still in fine condition. Mosaic inside of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat Afternoon at leisure to explore the local forts, walk along the Sun 30 Mar Jebel Akhdar – Muscat – Salalah cornice or enjoy the beach. B L This morning begins with a delightful short walk between the picturesque villages of Al Aqur and Al Ayn. Descend from Wed 26 Mar Sur – Wahiba Sands Jebel Akhdar through the Wadi Bani Habib and visit the largely Depart Sur for a morning visit to the Al Khamil Souq, one of the abandoned but very picturesque village of Birkat al Mauz. most authentic Bedouin markets in Oman. Continue inland to the beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid whose translucent blue waters are Return to Muscat in time for an afternoon flight to Salalah (90 min). fringed with date palms and ideal for a swim. B L D Later, travel into the Wahiba Sands, some 10,000 sq. km of desert. Mon 31 Mar Salalah Enjoy the remarkable experience of a night in the desert, which With its lush tropical vegetation and pristine beaches Salalah starts with a golden sunset, continues with a densely-starred sky provides a strong contrast to the desert landscapes. Explore Al and concludes with the soft light of a desert dawn. B L D Husn souq and the historic port of Al Balid with its superb Museum of the Frankincense Land. Thu 27 Mar Wahiba Sands – Nizwa Rise early for a morning walk in the desert Wahiba Sands. The In the afternoon visit the newly excavated ruins of Khor Rawri, desert has been of scientific interest since a 1986 expedition by the formerly known as Sumhuram and one of the main centres for Royal Geographical Society documented the diversity of the terrain, the trade in frankincense, spices and precious stones, and Mirbat, the flora and fauna. The geography ranges from smaller dunes and ancient capital of Dhofar. The Tomb of Mohamed bin Ali al Alawi is wide flat areas to dunes of up to 100 metres. an example of the region’s medieval architecture. B L D Depart Wahiba Sands for Nizwa. This oasis city, the largest in Tue 01 Apr Salalah th th the interior province, was the capital of Oman in the 16 and 17 Drive west along the spectacular coastline to Mughsail and through centuries and was once a centre of trade, religion, education and dramatic mountain ranges towards the Yemeni border to the area th art. Today Nizwa is renowned for its superbly restored 17 -century once called the ‘Land of Frankincense’, and where frankincense fort, the old village packed tightly around the fortress walls and its plantations can still be found.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Bali E Singapore
    [email protected] /www.anywhereviaggi.it ANYWHERE VIAGGI SRL VIA ROMA 47 10025 PINO TORINESE TEL.011-840528/840582 KUALA LUMPUR + REDANG DAL 08 AL 23 AGOSTO 2020 01 GIORNO 08/08/2020 MALPENSA/ MUSCAT Orario consigliato di arrivo all’aeroporto di MALPENSA alle ore 19.05 al banco OMAN AIR per le operazioni d’imbarco. Ore 22.05 partenza con volo WY144 per MUSCAT. 02 GIORNO 09/08/2020 MUSCAT/ KUALA LUMPUR Arrivo a MUSCAT alle ore 06.40. Coincidenza con volo WY823 delle ore 09.05 per KUALA LUMPUR. Arrivo a Kuala Lumpur alle ore 20.10. Trasferimento con incaricato presso LE APPLE BOUTIQUE HOTEL KLCC 4**** o similare, in pernottamento e prima colazione. 03-04 GIORNO 10-11/08/2020 KUALA LUMPUR Prima colazione. Giornata a disposizione per la visita libera della città. Cena libera. Pernottamento a Kuala Lumpur. 05 GIORNO 12/08/2020 (colazione) KUALA LUMPUR /KUALA TERRENGANU /REDANG Prima colazione, trasferimento con incaricato in aeroporto e decollo con volo MH delle ore 10.05 per KUALA TERRENGANU con arrivo alle ore 11.10. Da qui trasferimento con incaricato al porto di SHABANDAR. Traghetto per REDANG e sistemazione presso CORAL REDANG ISLAND RESORT, camera standard in pensione completa. DAL 06 AL 14 GIORNO DAL 13 AL 21/08/2020 REDANG Pensione completa al resort. Giornate libere da dedicare ad attività balneari o a visite ed escursioni facoltative. 15 GIORNO 22/08/2020 REDANG /KUALA TERRENGANU /KUALA LUMPUR /MUSCAT Prima colazione e rilascio della camera entro ore 12.00. Partenza con traghetto per SHAHBANDAR. Arrivo e trasferimento con incaricato all’aeroporto di KUALA TERENGGANU.
    [Show full text]
  • Muscat Escape “Transfer Through Muscat to Shangri La..”
    OMAN Muscat Escape “Transfer through Muscat to Shangri La..” When you arrive into Muscat Airport, head through immigration, baggage collection and Customs and proceed to the arrivals hall where you will be met by your driver. You are privately chauffeured to the Shangri La Bar Al jissah resort in Muscat. You will be collected on your return back to Muscat Airport up to 3 hours prior to your departure flight. Jumeirah Mosque “Home of the Founding Father – Abu Dhabi City Tour” 09:00 – 16:00 Tour - From Muscat we drive towards Quariyat and then along the coast towards Sur Our first stop is at the Bimmah sinkhole, here you can sit with your feet in the water and have the little fish eat away at all those nasty bits. Not for the Ticklish! We have time to swim and jump of the rocks on the other side Further along the coast just before the quaint village of Tiwi is Wadi Shab. This is still a very beautiful Wadi but it was devastated when a cyclone called Gonu hit in 2007 and its beauty was not enhanced by the construction of a road bridge across the entrance. It is about an hour’s walk to the Swimming Pools but be sure to have some decent trekking shoes in fact two pairs of shoes are advisable one for trekking and the other for swimming and a bit of rock climbing. Bring some water (particularly in summer) and do not bring any valuables unless you have a waterproof case 17:00 – 19:00 Sunset Dhow Cruise - leave the Marina Bandar al Rowdha and cruise along the coast taking in the views of Muscat Harbour the sultan’s Palace and the Forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani.
    [Show full text]
  • Prometric Combined Site List
    Prometric Combined Site List Site Name City State ZipCode Country BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA LAB.1 Buenos Aires ARGENTINA 1006 ARGENTINA YEREVAN, ARMENIA YEREVAN ARMENIA 0019 ARMENIA Parkus Technologies PTY LTD Parramatta New South Wales 2150 Australia SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Sydney NEW SOUTH WALES 2000 NSW AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Melbourne VICTORIA 3000 VIC AUSTRALIA PERTH, AUSTRALIA PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6155 WA AUSTRALIA VIENNA, AUSTRIA Vienna AUSTRIA A-1180 AUSTRIA MANAMA, BAHRAIN Manama BAHRAIN 319 BAHRAIN DHAKA, BANGLADESH #8815 DHAKA BANGLADESH 1213 BANGLADESH BRUSSELS, BELGIUM BRUSSELS BELGIUM 1210 BELGIUM Bermuda College Paget Bermuda PG04 Bermuda La Paz - Universidad Real La Paz BOLIVIA BOLIVIA GABORONE, BOTSWANA GABORONE BOTSWANA 0000 BOTSWANA Physique Tranformations Gaborone Southeast 0 Botswana BRASILIA, BRAZIL Brasilia DISTRITO FEDERAL 70673-150 BRAZIL BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL Belo Horizonte MINAS GERAIS 31140-540 BRAZIL BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL Belo Horizonte MINAS GERAIS 30160-011 BRAZIL CURITIBA, BRAZIL Curitiba PARANA 80060-205 BRAZIL RECIFE, BRAZIL Recife PERNAMBUCO 52020-220 BRAZIL RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro RIO DE JANEIRO 22050-001 BRAZIL SAO PAULO, BRAZIL Sao Paulo SAO PAULO 05690-000 BRAZIL SOFIA LAB 1, BULGARIA SOFIA BULGARIA 1000 SOFIA BULGARIA Bow Valley College Calgary ALBERTA T2G 0G5 Canada Calgary - MacLeod Trail S Calgary ALBERTA T2H0M2 CANADA SAIT Testing Centre Calgary ALBERTA T2M 0L4 Canada Edmonton AB Edmonton ALBERTA T5T 2E3 CANADA NorQuest College Edmonton ALBERTA T5J 1L6 Canada Vancouver Island University Nanaimo BRITISH COLUMBIA V9R 5S5 Canada Vancouver - Melville St. Vancouver BRITISH COLUMBIA V6E 3W1 CANADA Winnipeg - Henderson Highway Winnipeg MANITOBA R2G 3Z7 CANADA Academy of Learning - Winnipeg North Winnipeg MB R2W 5J5 Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland St.
    [Show full text]
  • ORANGE MUSCAT Hartwick Vineyard — Mokelumne River
    MARCH 2020 | VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 3 MARCH WINE OF THE MONTH ORANGE MUSCAT Hartwick Vineyard — Mokelumne River Orange Muscat has an evocative name that hints not at the wine’s color or flavor, but at bright and refreshing citrus aromatics. SMALL LOT ALL ABOUT CULTIVATION AROMATICS While plantings of Orange Muscat are rela- Mokelumne River boasts a Mediterranean cli- tively small, parts of California are known for mate with hot, sunny days mitigated by nights prominent cultivation. This balanced, off-dry influenced by the Sacramento–San Joaquin white wine originates from the meticulously River Delta, which brings cool Pacific Ocean maintained Hartwick Vineyard in the Moke- air from the San Francisco Bay. This environ- lumne River growing area, a sub-appellation ment results in outstanding development of of Lodi which lies northeast of San Francisco. plush flavors and out-of-this-world aromat- This vineyard was planted in the 1990s and ics, which you’ll experience when you put your sits near a beautifully shaded river area, an en- nose in the glass and breathe the intensity of chanting growing site. orange blossoms, lemon, and lime candy. The spot is known for its distinctive sandy A sip of this wine is rich and just-a-touch loam soil, which promotes deep roots and fruit sweet, with a long finish packed with florals concentration. It’s perfect for Orange Muscat, and Granny Smith apple. The viscous mouth- a relatively obscure grape that is a cross be- feel makes Orange Muscat a unique treat to tween Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (one of savor with a plate of mild cheeses.
    [Show full text]
  • CIS 2018 Middle East Tour Summary
    CIS 2018 Middle East Tour Summary Tour Director: Molly Witt, University of Vermont Assistant Tour Director: Jordan England, University of California, Davis TOUR OVERVIEW • Available to institutions from all regions • Visits 6 countries total (Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, UAE) • Ends with an optional add-on in Beirut, Lebanon • Includes visits to a diverse group of local and international schools • Ample networking opportunities CITIES & SCHOOLS VISITED CITY DAYS SCHOOL(S) VISITED STUDENTS MET Dubai, UAE 4 • GEMS Dubai American Academy 340 • American School of Dubai • GEMS World Academy • Al-Mizhar American Academy • Al Mawakeb School • Universal American School Abu Dhabi, 1 • American Community School of Abu Dhabi 30 UAE Muscat, Oman 1 • Muscat International School 370 • The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) • American British Academy Doha, Qatar 1 • American School of Doha 190 • ACS Doha International School • Doha British School Manama, 1 • Bahrain Bayan School 185 Bahrain • Naseem International School • British School of Bahrain Amman, 2 • American Community School 469 Jordan • Amman Academy • Amman Baccalaureate School • King’s Academy • Modern American School • Mashrek International School • Modern Montessori School • The International Academy - Amman Cairo, Egypt 2 • El Alsson 510 • American International School – West • Cairo American College • Hayah International School • Modern English School Cairo • American International School - East Beirut, 2 • College Notre Dame de Jamhour 395 Lebanon • Wellspring Learning
    [Show full text]
  • Oman’S Largest Destination Management Company G R E E T I N G S
    OMAN’S LARGEST DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY G R E E T I N G S Marhaba As- Salamu Alaykum Ahlan Wa Sahlan L O C A T I O N Late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Al Said Taimur Al Said 23 July 1970 - 10 Jan 2020 10 Jan 2020 – Present Q U I C K F A C T S Population : 5,078,221 as of April, 2020 Local Language : Arabic & English Currency : Omani Rials (OMR) 1 rials = 2.6 USD Capital : Muscat Local time : GMT +4 hrs Weather : Oct to April – Winters May to Sept - Summer July – Sept – Khareef (Rainy) in Salalah Airports : Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Khasab & Duqm Places to visit : ▪ Muscat ▪ Sur ▪ Nizwa ▪ Masirha Island ▪ Wakkan Village ▪ Salalah ▪ Ras Al Jinz ▪ Al Hoota Caves ▪ Jabel Akhdar ▪ Jabal Shams W H Y O M A N W H Y O M A N ▪ Safe & Friendly country in the Middle East ▪ Culture & Heritage ▪ Untouched Nature ▪ Food ▪ Adventure activities ▪ Suitable for Solo & Female Travelers M U S C A T SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE One of the world's largest handmade Persian rugs and one of the world's biggest crystal chandeliers. ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Oman’s premier venue for musical arts and culture. NATIONAL MUSEUM National Museum showcases the Sultanate’s rich history and heritage, from its earliest settlements to the present day. AL ALAM PALACE The Al Alam Palace is the ceremonial palace used by late Sultan Qaboo’s bin Said Al Said, located in old Muscat.​ MUTTRAH FORT A historic fort in Wilayat Muttrah in Muscat.​ MUTTRAH CORNICHE Muttrah, a long history of commercial trade, port and long- standing fishery traditions.
    [Show full text]
  • Oman Conference Brochure
    ICAHM 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Salalah, Oman May 2 – 5, 2016 The International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management is holding its Annual Conference in Salalah, Oman to present and discuss: Archaeological Park as World Heritage Site - A Management Strategy for the Future Please check our website and blog for The ICOMOS International Scientific updates on registration, submitting Committee for Archaeological Heritage abstracts, and details for accommodations Management (ICAHM) thanks ICOMOS and travel. Oman for co-sponsoring the 2016 Annual ICAHM conference, which will be held at Rotana Hotel Resort in Salalah, Oman. The focus of this conference will be the sustainable management of archaeological World Heritage Sites. In addressing this, we will take the position that an archaeological site inscribed on the World Heritage List becomes a public protected area: a park. Land of Frankincense, Port of Sumhuram. Invited speakers: Dr. Said Nasser Alsalmi ICOMOS Oman Dr. Douglas COMER ICAHM Prof. Michael Jansen RWTH Aachen University Germany, GUTech Muscat – Oman ICAHM ANNUAL MEETING Oman, May 2015 Call for papers and posters Your abstract must be 100-300 words in length. For detailed information please visit the website. Abstracts should be submitted via the website before February 29. ICAHM will publish the best papers from this annual meeting in its publication series with Springer Press, "Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Archaeological Heritage Management." Although membership in ICAHM is not required to present an abstract or poster in this conference, we strongly encourage participants to join ICAHM. Before 1 March Regular Registration Foreign participants from US$ 175 US$ 200 developed countries Foreign participants from US$ 85 US$ 100 developing countries Students from developed US$ 55 US$ 60 countries Students from Oman US$ 20 US$ 25 Wubar Archaeological Site Students from developing US$ 35 $US 40 countries The registration deadline is April 5.
    [Show full text]
  • A Master Thesis Entitled Visitor Satisfaction at UNESCO World
    A Master Thesis entitled Visitor Satisfaction at UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Case of the Oasis of Bahla and Land of Frankincense in the Sultanate of Oman by Philipp Jan Carl Herzig Submitted to the University of Ljubljana and the German University of Technology in Oman as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the European Master in Tourism Management conducted at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana Faculty of Tourism, University of Girona _______________________________ Prof. William C. Gartner, Ph.D., University of Ljubljana _______________________________ Prof. Heba Aziz, Ph.D., German University of Technology in Oman July 31st 2017 this page has been intentionally left blank AUTHORSHIP STATEMENT The undersigned Philipp Jan Carl Herzig, a student at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics, (hereafter: FELU), declare that I am the author of the bachelor master’s thesis entitled Visitor Satisfaction at UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Case of the Oasis of Bahla and Land of Frankincense in the Sultanate of Oman, written under supervision of William C. Gartner and co-supervision of Heba Aziz. In accordance with the Copyright and Related Rights Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, Nr. 21/1995 with changes and amendments) I allow the text of master’s thesis to be published on the FELU website. I further declare • the text of my master’s thesis to be based on the results of my own research; • the text of my master’s thesis to be language-edited
    [Show full text]
  • Coronavirus - BEY/MCT/AUH Customer Guidelines
    Coronavirus - BEY/MCT/AUH Customer Guidelines Answer Id 8170 | Updated 26/03/2020 01.08 PM (GMT) Summary The following guidelines have been published to assist any customer affected by the Coronavirus cancellations for Beirut (BEY), Muscat (MCT) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). More information You do not need to add any keywords or endorsements unless they have been mentioned below. Advice for British Airways-125 ticketed customers whose BA flight is now CANCELLED Rebook onto British Airways Airports affected To/From BEY (Beirut) MCT (Muscat) AUH (Abu Dhabi) Tickets issued by 18 March 2020 Ticket travel dates Up to and including 30 April 2020 Rebooking Allowance Use all options from standard customer guidelines and Principal Coronovirus guideline – Update 1 Rebooking Allowance for BEY orRebook onto Qatar Airlines (QR) between Beirut (BEY)/Muscat MCT (MCT) and Doha (DOH) or v.v. between 29 March and 30 April 2020 Rebook into the lowest available class in the same cabin Must add OS QR INVOL REROUTE DUE BA CANX PER BA/QR AGREEMENT Add OS QR customer contact number Use the lowest class available Only available on QR services BEY-DOH-BEY or MCT-DOH-MCT No Redemptions Then book a connecting BA or QR operating service between DOH and LHR v.v. Rebook into the same class as original or the lowest available class in the same cabin Rebooking Allowance for AUH Rebook onto Etihad Airways (EY) between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and London (LHR) or v.v. between 01 and 30 April 2020 Rebook into the lowest available from the following booking classes First – R/A/F Business
    [Show full text]
  • Frankincense and Its Arabian Burner
    chapter 1 Frankincense and Its Arabian Burner William Gerard Zimmerle 1 Introduction East Asia, on the other.2 As one important type of incense-related paraphernalia from Arabia, the Arabia Felix, or Happy Arabia,1 has been memori- cuboid-shaped censer is a historical and cultural alized throughout the ages on account of its smell. object that becomes the focal point in exploring Some of the best-known aromatics associated how the material culture evolves and lasts in cul- with Arabia are the twin gum resins cut from the tural perpetuity throughout the ages. Pursuing barks of the trees growing in the southernmost re- this question requires an overview of the history gions of the Arabian Peninsula that belong to the of the Arabian trade in aromatics in general, and genera Boswellia and Commiphore of the Bursera- of frankincense in particular. I will begin by can- caea family, otherwise known as frankincense and vassing the proveniences of the cuboid incense myrrh. From the Hellenistic period onward, these burner, looking through space and time for its ap- resins and their lucrative westward trade became pearances in history, and then provide a historical the principal reference point for Arabia in the overview of the aromatics trade in the Near East Mediterranean world. Indeed, this was so much and a brief account of the production of incense the case that it is almost impossible for scholars burners today. Although incense burners have to approach the question of Arabian trade prior been found in archaeological excavations ranging to the Hellenistic period without presuming that geographically from the Levant to Mesopotamia, this trade involved principally the gum resin frank- my focus here is only on items found along the incense, the most famous fragrant substance trade routes running from the Arabian Peninsula throughout history.
    [Show full text]
  • Oman - Today’S Spotlight, Tomorrow’S Destination
    Oman - Today’s Spotlight, Tomorrow’s Destination Hala Matar Choufany, Consulting & Valuation Analyst Elie Younes, Associate Director HVS INTERNATIONAL LONDON 14 Hallam Street London, W1W 6JG +44 20 7878-7738 +44 20 7436-3386 (Fax) June 2005 New York San Francisco Boulder Denver Miami Dallas Chicago Washington, D.C. Weston, CT Phoenix Mt. Lakes, NJ Vancouver Toronto London Madrid New Delhi Singapore Hong Kong Sydney São Paulo Buenos Aires Newport, RI HVS International Oman – Today’s Spotlight, Tomorrow’s Destination 1 Oman – Today’s Spotlight, Tomorrow’s Destination By Hala Matar Choufany and Elie Younes, HVS International Many industry colleagues consider the Middle East hotel markets, and notably the GCC region, to have similar characteristics and dynamics; but is this really the case? While most GCC markets are similar in terms of their oil-based economies, and the insignificant quantity of natural resources that would support and stimulate a large amount of international leisure visitation, some destinations are just different. In spring 2005, we visited Oman to advise on the multibillion dollar Blue City development near Muscat. What we saw on our trip confirmed our views. The Middle East is once again proving to be resilient to the international and regional shocks affecting tourism worldwide. Destinations like Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Egypt have recently achieved record levels of visitation and Oman seems to be following a similar trend. In this article, we shed some light on Oman, a newly emerging market with significant opportunities at all levels. The reader should note that we have paid most attention to Muscat, the Omani capital, in our assessment and analysis.
    [Show full text]
  • United Arab Emirates & Oman
    Big Five Presents United Arab Emirates & Oman UAE & Oman offer an unexpected cornucopia of contrasts that when taken together mean an unforgettable vacation experience. From the dazzling gem of sophistication that is Dubai, to the cosmopolitan capital city of Abu Dhabi, to Umm al-Qaiwain’s long sweeps of beautiful beaches, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has quickly become a star in the realm of luxury destinations. Seven emirates – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah – joined together in 1971 to form a constitutional federation. Although most of the country is desert, it still offers vividly contrasting landscapes, from the Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world, to lush oases, rocky mountains and fertile plains. UAE occupies a large sweep of land along the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, with Qatar to the west, Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and Oman to the north and east. The capital and the largest city of the federation, Abu Dhabi, is located in the emirate of the same name. Although UAE is known widely for its oil, wealth, shopping and sophistication, the country also has a quieter side that can be experienced in the desert of the Bedouin or the centuries-old neighborhoods, mosques and markets of Dubai. The cultural capital of the country is Sharjah, where visitors gain a glimpse of the past and discover opportunities for authentic interactions with people from fish markets to date souqs. The Sultanate of Oman on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula shares a border with the UAE as well as Saudi Arabia and Yemen to the southwest.
    [Show full text]