"Insight Guide: Oman and the UAE" is an essential guide to two jewels of the Middle East, brought to life with hundreds of evocative photographs. Our inspirational Best of Oman and the UAE section highlights the countries' unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, and our selective listings bring you the best hotels and restaurants. Lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into contemporary life in Oman and the UAE, from religion to sports to expatriate communities. A detailed Places section, with full-colour maps cross-referenced to the lively narrative written by our local author, guides you around the two countries, from the skyscrapers of Dubai to the remote wilderness of Oman's Empty Quarter.

The ultimate accessory for any 4WD, the Oman Off-Road Explorer helps drivers to discover Oman's 'outback.' Detailed yet easy-to-use maps feature superimposed routes, GPS coordinates and points of interest.

The Berlitz Pocket Guide to Oman is fully revised and better than ever! This guide features clear, colour-coded sections enabling you to locate the information you need quickly and easily. Sections cover all the places to go and indicate highly recommend sights, the history of Oman and interesting facts, along with many different things to do, including shopping, sports, children's activities, entertainment, nightlife and more. An 'Eating Out' section provides information on where to go and what the local specialities are. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted, allowing you to set priorities for your stay and ensure you don't miss out on the best Oman has to offer. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips, covering transport, currency, medical care and more. Beautiful full-colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

The "traveller guides" are informative and concise, and are aimed at mainstream travelers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip. These indispensable guides offer the perfect blend of culture, history, practical information, mapping, photography and listings. The Thomas Cook "traveller guide" to Oman comes from the world's leading travel expert and has everything you need to plan the perfect trip