Oman is the pearl of Arabia and an insider tip for golfers. ‘For now, because the Sultanate on the Arabian Peninsula will soon have made a name for itself on the golf scene worldwide,’ says Selina Diaz from the Swiss golf travel specialist travelzone.

Oman offers some excellent and varied golf courses in dreamlike landscapes. Three of the five courses are 18-hole courses: the Al Mouj Golf Course, designed by Greg Normen, is an exciting links course. The Ghala Valley Golf Club is a unique course laid out in a wadi. The third 18-hole course, La Vie, has recently been redesigned. The two 9-hole courses also have their charm. The par-71 Ras Al Hamra Golf Club is a classic desert course that impresses with its skilful arrangement of several tee boxes and large double greens. The Jebel Sifah course by designer Peter Harradine, on the other hand, fascinates with its fantastic views of the mountains and the sea.

The Sultanate has a marvellously long coastline along the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Impressive dunes, imposing deserts and breathtaking gorges look like fairytale film sets. Bedouin culture is still alive here and the hospitality of the Omanis is unmistakable. The country combines tradition and modernity, which is particularly evident in the capital Muscat: The city offers numerous sights, including historic fortresses, the lively Mutrah Souk and the magnificent Sultan Qabus Mosque.

The country combines tradition and modernity, which is particularly evident in the capital Muscat: The city offers numerous sights, including historic forts, the lively Mutrah Souk and the magnificent Sultan Qabus Mosque.

Many luxury hotels have recently been built in and around Muscat to meet the highest standards. Among the newest and best addresses are the St. Regis and the Mandarin Oriental.

In addition to golf, Oman offers countless other outdoor activities in breathtaking landscapes with unique deserts, rugged mountain ranges, lush oases and unspoilt white sandy beaches.