This brand new edition Insight Guide to Oman and the UAE features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography that brings both countries to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, including the commercial shopping hotspot of Dubai, Al Ain oasis, Liwa and the Empty Quarter, Jabrin Castle, and Wahiba Sands. Brand new 'Best of' sections feature recommendations on many experiences exclusive to Oman and the UAE such as the best souqs to visit for a taste of pre-oil Arabia, the most ambitious architecture worth seeing, and the best activities for those travelling with children. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country of Oman, region by region, and all seven cities of the emirates. All the principal sites are cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide, whilst additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Colour-coded sections and information panels explore Oman and the UAE's intriguing history and provide fascinating features on everything from 'Daily Life' and 'The Bedu', to 'Camel Racing' and 'Wadi-bashing'. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, climate, shopping, language and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
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Höhe: 225 mm
Breite: 154 mm
Dicke: 19 mm
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978-981-282-091-4 (9789812820914)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Maps: The Gulf Region; Oman; Muscat; Muscat Metropolitan; Batinah and the Interior; Sur, the East and the Wahiba Sands; Salalah; Dhofar; The Musandam Peninsula; The UAE; Abu Dhabi Island; Central Abu Dhabi; Al Ain; Central Dubai; Dubai Metropolitan; Sharjah; Ajman; Umm al Qaiwain; Ras al Khaimach; Fujairah. Introduction: The Best of Oman; The Best of the UAE; A Dip into Arabia. History: Chronology; Archaeology; The Maritime Heritage; Islam in Southeast Arabia; Oman's Great Dynasties; The UAE from Rags to Riches; Father of the UAE; The Oil Boom. People and Features: Daily Life; The Bedu; Falconry; The Expatriates; Kings of the Turf; Camel Racing. Insight On...: Explorers; Jewellery; Dhofar's Birdlife; Frankincense. Information Panels: Oman's Forts; Wadi-bashing; Arabian Leopards; A Taste for Grand Designs. Places: Oman: Introduction to Oman; Muscat; Sohar and the Batinah Coast; Nizwa and the Interior; Sur, The East and the Wahiba Sands; Dhofar; Musandam Peninsula; The UAE: Introduction to the UAE; Abu Dhabi; Dubai; Sharjah; Ajman; Umm al Qaiwain; Ras al Khaimah; Fujairah and the East Coast. Travel Tips: Oman: A-Z of Practical Information; Accomodation; Eating Out; Activities; The UAE: A-Z of Practical Information; Accomodation; Eating Out; Activities; Language.
