Muscat International Airport

Official Languages: Arabic

English Is Widely Used in Muscat, at Tourist Sites, Airports, Hotels and Car Rental Offices, and Most Signage Is Bilingual. In Smaller Towns and Traditional Souqs, English Is More Limited, so a Few Arabic Greetings Go a Long Way

Mobile Network: Coverage Is Strong in Muscat, along the Main Highways and in Most Towns, with 4G and Growing 5G Availability. Oman Switched Off Its 3G Network Nationwide from 2024, so an Older 3G-Only Phone May Not Connect at All; 2G Still Works as a Fallback in Some Areas. Coverage Weakens Fast in Remote Desert, Mountain and Coastal Areas

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: A Local SIM or eSIM Is More Reliable for Staying in Touch, Because Oman Restricts Internet Calling: Voice and Video Calls through Apps Such as WhatsApp, Skype and FaceTime Have Long Been Blocked on Licensing Grounds, and Access Stays Inconsistent Even Where Some Reports Say It Works. Text Messaging Is Unaffected. Roaming Suits a Short Trip but Can Be Costly for Data. For Remote Driving, Download Offline Maps in Advance, since Signal Can Vanish outside Populated Areas

Cards Are Accepted at Hotels, Malls, Restaurants and Many Fuel Stations in Muscat and Other Main Towns, and Contactless Payment Is Common. Carry Small Cash for Local Markets, Older Taxis and Remote Areas, Where Cards Are Not Always Accepted

Tipping Is Appreciated but Not Strictly Required in Oman. Restaurants Sometimes Add a Service Charge, so Check the Bill First; If Not Included, around 5 to 10 Percent Is Common in More Tourist-Oriented Places. Small Tips for Taxi Drivers, Porters and Hotel Housekeeping Are Welcome, Often Just by Rounding Up the Fare

Plug Type: Type G

Voltage: 240 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Type G Plugs Are Used in Only a Handful of Countries, so Most Visitors Need an Adapter. Phone and Laptop Chargers Usually Accept 100 to 240 V and Work as They Are, but Check Heavier Items Like a Hairdryer or Travel Kettle before Packing Them