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Essential apps for
Oman
ุนูู ุงู
ArabicOMR4 apps
Oman is one of the most beautiful Middle East destinations. Careem and Talabat cover the basics.
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Power & Plug
TypeG
Voltage240V
Freq50Hz
British plug.
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Basic phrases
Arabic
- Helloู ุฑุญุจุงmarhaban
- Thank youุดูุฑุงshukran
- Excuse me / Sorryุนููุงafwan
- Yesูุนูna'am
- Noูุงlaa
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Tipping
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory; many restaurants add a service charge, otherwise rounding up or leaving 10% is generous. Tip hotel porters and drivers a small amount in cash.
๐Rideshare & Taxi
See all โ๐บ๏ธNavigation & Maps
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See all โPhrases
All Arabic phrases
Hello
ู
ุฑุญุจุง
marhaban
Thank you
ุดูุฑุง
shukran
Excuse me / Sorry
ุนููุง
afwan
Yes
ูุนู
na'am
No
ูุง
laa
Please
ู
ู ูุถูู
min fadlak
Goodbye
ู
ุน ุงูุณูุงู
ุฉ
ma'a as-salaama
How much?
ูู
ุงูุณุนุฑุ
kam as-si'r
Where is the bathroom?
ุฃูู ุงูุญู
ุงู
ุ
ayna al-hammaam
The check, please
ุงูุญุณุงุจ ู
ู ูุถูู
al-hisaab min fadlak
I don't understand
ูุง ุฃููู
laa afham
Do you speak English?
ูู ุชุชููู
ุงูุฅูุฌููุฒูุฉุ
hal tatakallam al-injliziyya
Help!
ุงููุฌุฏุฉ!
an-najda
Delicious
ูุฐูุฐ
ladhiidh
Cheers
ูู ุตุญุชู
fee sihhatak
Briefing
What to know before you go
โ Do
- Greet with 'As-salamu alaykum' and shake hands with the same gender; wait for a woman to extend her hand first
- Use your right hand for eating, greeting, and giving or receiving items
- Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees; women should carry a scarf for mosques
- Accept offered coffee (kahwa) and dates as a gesture of Omani hospitality
- Ask permission before photographing people, especially women
- Remove your shoes before entering homes and mosques
โDon't
- Don't show public displays of affection, which are frowned upon and can be illegal
- Don't drink alcohol in public or appear intoxicated; consumption is restricted to licensed venues
- Don't eat, drink, or smoke in public during daylight hours in Ramadan
- Don't point the soles of your feet at people, and don't show or point with your left hand
โ ๏ธ Common scams to know
- Unmetered taxis quoting inflated fares; agree on the price before getting in, as most taxis have no meters
- Overpriced 'authentic' souvenirs and frankincense in souqs; bargain politely
- Tour operators promising experiences that don't match what's delivered; book through reputable agencies
- Inflated currency exchange rates at informal kiosks
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