Polyglot on tour - Oman & the United Arab Emirates (in German)
Polyglot On Tour - Oman & the United Arab Emirates
Flipmap Guide, German
paperback, 168 pages,
Polyglot Press, Feb. 2009 edition
This user-friendly Oman / UAE guidebook provides an innovative approach and presents the most beautiful destinations of Oman. With Polyglot On Tour discover Dubai, Muscat, Dhofar, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The guide also contains 24 routes, e.g. to the oases of Liwa. To get started there is a Planning section (in blue) which provides an ovierview of the regions and provides you with the best itineraries. Key words of this chapter: Climate and Seasons; Entry & travel within the country; Sports and Activities; and Accommodations.
In the second part, The country and its People (in green) you will find useful information about characteristics of history, from nature and culture to festivals and events. Following the detailed travel section \'Traveling in Oman and the UAE\' (in red) you will find Info from A to Z.
Extras like The Top 12, Special Themes, and Super! lists to ensure that you do not miss any highlights.
Travelling in Oman and UAE:
Muscat: the capital of the Sultanate of Oman is a peaceful and green metropolis where one can combine beach holiday with a visits to interesting museums and colorful souqs.
Northern Oman: wide beaches, rugged mountains, green wadis, endless desert, ancient forts and vibrant markets - the north of the Sultanate is an extremely diverse region.
Dhofar: The South: First of all beach-lovers are attracted by the beautiful beaches around the tropical-looking city of Salalah. But there are also ruins of ancient kingdoms, Outlook Summit, wadis and the endless expanse of the Empty Quarter is in Dhofar frankincense country to discover.
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi, the modern capital of the United Arab Emirates, is the starting point for visiting the Desert Islands, the Liwa oasis and the garden city of Al-Ain.
The Emirate of Dubai: Higher, bigger, more spectacular - Dubai with its huge construction projects is all the rage. What seems impossible anywhere else is already reality in Dubai: Skiing in the desert, artificial Palm Islands and XXL Amusement Parks.
Sharjah and its tiny neighboring Emirates: The Emirate of Sharjah surprises with beautifully designed museums, and its beautiful beaches along the Gulf of Oman. Its four young neighboring Emirates are especially popular as relaxing beach destinations.
