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Destination Guide Sources For Oman

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14 sources • Updated Mar 4, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Mar 4, 2026.

DiveJourney - Muscat and Daymaniyat Islands destination guide - Internal destination anchor for Muscat-area diving and Daymaniyat day boats.
DiveJourney - Musandam, Khasab and the Fjords destination guide - Internal destination anchor for Musandam pinnacles and fjord cruising.
DiveJourney - Dhofar, Salalah and Mirbat destination guide - Internal destination anchor for southern Oman diving and Khareef context.
DiveJourney - Hallaniyat Islands destination guide - Internal destination anchor for remote Hallaniyat planning and conservation context.
Environment Authority Oman - Paid Entry Permit to Dimaniyat Islands Nature Reserve - Official permit types, terms and conditions, and fee table for Daymaniyat access.
Environment Authority Oman - Conservation of Marine Environment - Environment Authority overview of marine conservation mandates and diving permits.
Directorate General of Meteorology Oman - Monsoon (Khareef) publication - Official meteorology description of Khareef timing and monsoon influences in Dhofar.
Visit Oman - Seasons in Oman - Tourism board overview of seasonal travel patterns, including whale shark season notes.
SeaTemperature.net - Muscat sea temperature by month - Monthly sea temperature ranges for Muscat area (referenced to NOAA data on the page).
SeaTemperature.net - Salalah sea temperature by month - Monthly sea temperature ranges for Salalah area (referenced to NOAA data on the page).
Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Entry visas - Official entry and visa policy guidance, including 14-day visa exemption conditions for many nationalities.
Royal Oman Police - Emergency contact information - Official emergency number information (including 9999).
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve - Turtle viewing guidance - Reserve visitor guidance and tour information for turtle viewing etiquette.
Oman Observer - Maritime buffer zone reserve around the Hallaniyat Islands - Summary of newly established Hallaniyat maritime buffer reserve and boundary description.