Oman might be the next luxury spot in the Middle East

New bespoke tours and trips to Oman might put the small country on the tourism map.
Oman at daybreak
Oman at daybreak | Chris Jackson/GettyImages

If you don't know much about Oman, you can certainly be forgiven. This relatively small Middle Eastern country has a population of less than six million people. It's tucked away between the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia as well as the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. Its location does put it in the middle of some international shenanigans, particularly with Yemen right next door. At the same time, it's a country with some huge travel potential.

Arabian Adventures is well known for curating some of the best experiences in the United Arab Emirates. This includes city tours, desert safaris, glamping adventures, and much more. What sets them apart is their custom, bespoke packages for private groups. They can get as low key or as grand as their guests need, offering opportunities to experience the UAE from completely different angles. Now, they're opening up Oman in the same way.

Six senses zinghy bay beach, Musandam Governorate, Zinghy Bay, Oman
Six senses zinghy bay beach, Musandam Governorate, Zinghy Bay, Oman | Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/GettyImages

Starting in 2025, Arabian Adventures is working with the Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to create the kind of buzz and excitement it did in the UAE. Certain Oman experiences are already available for booking, which is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. And being that Oman is often hot and has a lot of desert, proverbial is likely the only way you'll find an iceberg there.

Again, Oman does have certain international issues to worry about given its location. Still, it remains a relatively safe country to travel to with a low crime rate. At the same time, traveling with a company like Arabian Adventures removes most, if not all, safety concerns, allowing guests to take in the natural wonders and urban majesty the Sultanate of Oman has to offer visitors.