Stay different with Salam Hostel Oman
Welcome to the sultanate of Oman hosted by Omani Local Family (Two brothers & Nephew)
For a successful business or leisure or couples, solo adventurer’s trip to Oman's picturesque capital, Salam Oman Hostel Al Seeb places you where you need to be. It's just a five-minute drive from Muscat International Airport to the Hostel stylish lobby, where guests fi
nd a warm welcome and a relaxing vibe. It’s located in the heart of the fast growing area of Muscat (Al Mawaleh South Al Seeb). With the opening of the new Muscat Expressway & Highway, it is within easy reach of all parts of the Capital and Salam Hostel Oman offers whatever you need. Great Benefits as below:
• 2 minutes walking to the taxes with cheap affective price & Bus station.
• Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque 5 minutes driving.
• Carrefour and Bahja Mall less than 5 minutes walking.
• Beautiful beach 5 minutes ( the wave walk 5 minutes also )
• Beside 1 mins walking from ATM Banks and a lot of restaurant and cafes surrounded the area like Pizza hot & Subway, Cost coffee & Omani traditional BBQ and Tea & Bakery. Salam Hostel Oman Offers a better offer witch is suitable to your business need and satisfy your trip to Oman. Must See
Built in contemporary Islamic style with Indian sandstone, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is Oman's main place of worship. The prayer hall is covered by the world's second largest hand-woven carpet and can hold 6,500 worshippers. Must Do
For an inspiring day trip out of Muscat, explore the turquoise waters and stunning landscapes of Wadi Shab, a deep mountain ravine. The wadi is a one-hour drive from the hotel. Our Hostel will be more than happy to arrange for you a full covered trip
Don't Go Home Without
Be sure to shop for souvenirs at Muttrah Souk. From handcrafted silverware to finest silk, local perfumes to frankincense and jasmine, you can be sure to find the right gift for your loved ones. Be prepared to haggle if you want to secure a bargain price! Tips
In 1983, the Sultan of Oman had a dream to restore the art of perfumery to the region. This resulted in Amouage, the world's most valuable perfume. You can visit the factory in Muscat where every bottle of Amouage still receives an individual hand finish. History of Oman
Oman's history tells stories of heroism, courage, wisdom, patriotism, love and devotion to homeland. This brings us closer to understanding the richness of the Omani cultural experience which has contributed to the building of modern Oman. Oman’s strategic location has played a major role in many campaigns and regional conflicts in this region. Oman overlooks the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf. It also controls the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important facilities in the region, linking the Sea of Oman with the Arabian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz is a gateway to all ships coming from the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. Al Wattih in Muscat Governorate is one of the first inhabited cities. Modern archaeological discoveries suggest that humans settled in it during the Stone Age, i.e. The Babylonians and the Assyrians settled in Oman because they wanted to control the trade route that linked Asia to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. With the spread of Islam, and Mazin Bin Gadhubah joining Islam as the first person in Oman and his emigration to Medina to meet the Prophet, Peace be upon Him, the first mosque was built in Oman. This is Al Midhmar Mosque that still stands to this day in Wilayt Samail . These events paved the way for the two kings of Oman at that time, Jua’fer and Abd Ibni Al Jalandi, to enter Islam wholeheartedly and with utter conviction after receiving a letter from the Prophet, Peace be upon Him. A Hadith mentions that the Prophet, Peace be upon Him, said “God’s mercy be on the people of Al Ghubaira” (i.e. the people of Oman). “They have believed in me although they had not seen me”. Also stated in the sermon our Master Abu Bakr Al-Sidiq, the caliph of the Prophet, Peace be upon Him, to the people of Oman: “People of Oman you, you have entered Islam voluntarily although the Prophet has not come to your land on foot or on horse. You have not opposed him as other Arabs opposed him, and you have not called for separation or dispersion. May God unite you in benevolence.”
With the election of Ibn Masood, the first imam, in 751 AD, the Imamate era began in Oman and lasted four centuries until 1154. Several attempts were made to restore the rule of the Imamate in Oman in the mid-fifteenth century, but did not succeed. During the period 1498-1507 AD, the Portuguese tried to control Oman. Omani history tells the story of the Omani people who expelled the Portuguese with their struggle and heroism. Nasser bin Murshid was elected Imam in 1624. Because of the coastal location of Oman, the Omani navy occupied a leading position regionally. This sparked the ire of the Portuguese, who did not forget their devastating defeat. Fierce battles erupted between the Portuguese Navy (which had made India its base after the liberation of Oman) and the strong Omani navy. After a fierce battle, the Omani fleet was able to defeat the Portuguese fleet. In 1698, the Omani Empire then expanded to include the cities of the African east coast, stretching from Mombasa to Kila, Zanzibar, Pemba and Bata. Mozambique remained under Portuguese rule until the twentieth century. Oman had been the target of a number of attempts by the Persians to invade its territory, but the steadfastness and heroism of the Omanis were successfully combined to defeat the occupier. The invaders were defeated, underscoring the exploits of Omani heroes in defending their lands. This great victory was achieved at the hands of Imam Ahmed bin Saeed Al Busaidi, who defeated the Persians and was elected imam. With the advent of 1970 came the dawn of a modern renaissance in the Sultanate, with the beginning of the prosperous era of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may God protect him. Welcome to da roots of Oman .
