Forbes Magazine of U.S described the Sultanate as one of the best travel destinations in the Middle East region.A new report published by the magazine said that the sultanate has abundance historic and natural sites couples with the hospitality of its people making it the best travel destination in the region.The report highlighted the importance of Muscat City which is a place where there’s an incredible amount of history as a trading port between the west and the east, and the cultural influences here are around every corner. This is the place to really get a feel for life in Oman. The place to really connect with the locals, and experience the culture firsthand.

The report noted that has a number of luxurious hotels that provide their excellent services to visiting tourists from the different parts of the world. The writer noted that tourists can visit many charming places, such as Wadi Shabb in the Niyabat of Tiwi of the Wilayat of Sur in a two-hour journey from Muscat where traveler enjoys the splendid nature around it. The writer also covered a number of tourist attractions, such as Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The report added that the Mosque is beyond impressive, besides being able to accommodate 40,000 worshipers, and having a 230’ x 197’ prayer carpet – which is made up of 1,700,000,000 knots, weighs 42,000 pounds and took four years to construct. The report also covered the fish market in Muttrah, the National Museum and Bait Al Zubair Museum.

The writer concluded by report by praising the high level of security enjoyed by everyone in Oman saying ' while in Oman we never once felt unsafe, even as two female travelers who clearly did not belong. We were welcomed at every turn, fed incredible meals in restaurants only known to locals, and had deep eye-opening conversations with some of the most interesting people we’ve ever met. It fed our souls in a way that no other place has done recently, and that alone is why Oman is the best place to travel to in the Middle East right now.