Need to know:

How to drive in Oman

If you are renting a car from Dubai to take to Oman, make sure that you get Oman insurance. You will be asked for this at the border.

There are numerous border crossings in and out of Oman, but the rules on which ones foreigners are allowed to take change quite frequently. Double check with the hotels before you go.

Book at least three nights at each property. The drives between them can be quite long.

If I did the trip again, I’d stop between Six Senses Zighy Bay and the Alila Jabal Akhdar for a few nights in Al Ain. This would split the epic 10-hour drive up into two shorter chunks.

It’s best to do the trip with three or four people. Don’t try it with one, as navigating the map requires active focus.

All the mountain properties offer some form of over-the-mountain transport. They just don’t all advertise it the same way. Just ask when you book.

Most international driving licences, especially those with a photo, are valid for driving in Oman as a tourist. But, as with anything, check.

Hotels

Six Senses Zighy Bay – sixsenses.com

Alila Jabal Akhdar – alilahotels.com

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar – jabal-akhdar.anantara.com

The Chedi Muscat – ghmhotels.com/en/muscat