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- Destinations
- Middle East
- Oman
- Muscat
- Bahla
Bahla
Bahla is an ancient city in the northern part of Oman, not far
from Muscat. It was founded at an oasis for caravans and travellers
to stop and rest on their desert journey, and was the capital of
Oman between the 12th and 17th Centuries. The famous Bahla Fort, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, dates back to 1,000 BC, and remains the
city's most popular attraction. Bahla has a rich tradition of
pottery, and you can still see potters working at their kilns - and
haggling over their wares!
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Oman is Arabic, but English is
widely spoken. Hotel staff often also speak German and
French.
Money
The currency of Oman is the Omani Rial (OMR) divided into 1, 000
baisa. Notes come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 rials,
and 500, 250, 200 and 100 baiza. Foreign currency and travellers
cheques can be exchanged at banks, exchange bureaux, hotels and at
the airport. Outside banking hours, moneychangers operate between
4pm and 7pm in the evenings and at weekends. US Dollars are
recommended. American Express, MasterCard and Visa credit cards are
readily accepted in large shops and hotels and by an increasing
number of traders in the souq. Most banks in cities and towns have
ATMs.
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