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The coastlines of Oman provide a myriad of exhilarating opportunities for those seeking to plunge into a mesmerizing aquatic wonderland. With year-round waves and pleasant summer temperatures, Oman stands out as a premier surfing destination in the Middle East. Venture to the southeast coast, where Salalah offers excellent surf that crashes onto the sandy shores of the Arabian Sea. Oman’s contemporary marinas provide training, and most beachfront hotels offer rental equipment for windsurfing and kiteboarding. While kiteboarding is still a burgeoning sport in the country, it promises an adrenaline-pumping adventure at al-Sawadi, Duqm, and Masirah Island. Whether you are a snorkeler, an experienced scuba diver, or a beginner eager to dive in, Oman’s underwater realm will leave you spellbound. Discover vibrant reefs, dramatic drop-offs, and coral-lined fjords. Mussanah Marina, the jewel of Oman Sail at the Millennium Resort Mussanah, offers an array of sailing options from dinghies and yachts to powerboats. Whether you prefer skippered charters or bareboat rentals, adventure awaits. Set sail to the stunning Damaniyat Islands off the Batinah coast or embark on an island-hopping journey to uncover hidden beaches nestled in tranquil, secluded bays.

Oman’s national carrier will reportedly start a new daily direct flight between Salalah, a southern Omani city and Kozhikode in Kerala from next week, in addition to Oman Air’s flight service between Muscat and Kozhikode which is the latest destination in the airline’s fleet and network expansion programme. “Oman Air is committed to support the economic development of the Dhofar region, which is a key market for us. We are extremely happy to announce this new direct service between Salalah and Kozhikode,” Oman Air CEO Paul Gregorowitsch said. The daily service will be operated by a Boeing 737-800. Existing frequencies between Muscat and Kozhikode have also been increased from once daily to twice daily since February this year. Oman Air is growing its weekly capacity to India with frequencies increasing on five of the airline’s key Indian destinations. Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad increase from twice daily to three times daily. Kozhikode increases from once daily to three times daily and Lucknow increases from once daily to twice daily. The growth in capacity follows the revised flight agreement Oman and India in December 2016, when the number of weekly seats was increased to 27,405 seats for both countries, compared to 21,145 seats, an increase of 6,258 seats per week.