🇴🇲 Oman: The Middle East’s Best-Kept Secret ✨🏜️

🌍 Why Oman? • Richer than Dubai (3rd strongest currency globally!). • China passport? 14-day visa-free! • Capital Muscat: Perfect half-day layover gem. ✈️ Airport Hacks • Cash: Avoid forex scams – use Sohar Bank ATMs (takes UnionPay!). • To City: Bus A1 (0.5 OMR) → Ruwi → Bus 4 (0.3 OMR) = $1.50 total! 📍 Must-Sees in 5 Hours 1️⃣ Al Alam Palace Photo op only, but gold gates dazzle. 2️⃣ Al Mirani Fort Price? ¯_(ツ)_/¯ (haggle! ~7.7 OMR). View = palace + bay from above. 3️⃣ Mutrah Fort 3.3 OMR (card only) for iconic S-curve road shot. 4️⃣ Mutrah Souq Skip shopping (it’s Yiwu Market vibes). 💡 Pro Tips • Cards: Bring multiple UnionPay – some ATMs reject random cards. • Heat: SPF 50+ or melt. • Friday Alert: Museums/mosques closed! #OmanTravel #HiddenGulf #LayoverLikeALocal