Flying to Muscat

Oman Air is the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and serves more than 40 international destinations in 25 countries.
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Visit Oman

Before and after the congress, you will have the opportunity to explore Sultanate of Oman.
To plan your special holiday, please contact Abeer Al Maimani from Visit Oman at Abeer.AlMaimani@visitoman.om

Visa information

Nationals of 103 countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days.
The exemption is subject to certain requirements including a prior and confirmed hotel booking, health insurance, and a return ticket.

Click HERE to view the list of countries and regions whose nationals are exempt from entry visas to the Sultanate of Oman for a period of 14 days.
(source: Foreign Ministry of Oman)

Citizens of nationalities not exempted from entry visa can check for the visa options HERE.

Applications for an entry visa can be done via the ROP’s eVisa website by clicking HERE.

Book your hotel

UFI Congress delegates are invited to book their hotel stay in one the two official congress hotels.

Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC


Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC is a business hotel, conveniently located within walking distance of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Center. The hotel is just five minutes from Muscat International Airport, surrounded by nature and a unique Wadi (a natural waterway), the property is a perfect destination for both business and leisure travellers.


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Kempinski Hotel Muscat

Located in the modern community of Al Mouj, Muscat, and encompassing over six kilometers of stunning coastline, upscale award-winning Kempinski Hotel Muscat is an unparalleled 5-star luxury beach resort. Just 10 minutes from Muscat International Airport, the hotel is conveniently located for both leisure and business travellers.

  • The Welcome Reception will take place at the sumptuous restaurant and bar Zale at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat.
  • Private transportation will be arranged for UFI delegates to access the congress venue during the congress days from the Kempinski hotel.
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Getting to OCEC

The OCEC location gives you modern convenience with its close location just 10 minutes away from the new Muscat International Airport.
It is just a 4kms drive from the airport to the OCEC either by Muscat highway or by Sultan Qaboos highway.

Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC)

H89G+88 Muscat, Oman


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Things to consider when visiting Oman

Climate

November is a pleasant time to visit the desert climate in Oman. We'll be expecting sunshine and highs around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).

Clothing

For the UFI Global Congress, we will have our usual 'business casual' attire suggestions for delegates while at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. When your outside of UFI events, we suggest you follow a conservative approach to your attire as is common in the region. For example, swimwear should be worn only on beaches or at swimming pools. When visiting attractions, don't wear anything tight or revealing, and you may want to check out website attractions ahead of time as certain locations, such as mosques, have stricter dress codes.

Business Hours

Like most countries in the Gulf region, Oman’s official business week is Sunday-Thursday, with the weekend being Friday and Saturday. Banks, Embassies and Consulates are generally open from 8am-12 noon.

Credit Cards

Major cards such as Visa, MasterCard and Amex are widely accepted.

Currency

Omani Rial, with an exchange rate of USD 2.597.

Money Exchange

Money can be exchanged at Muscat International Airport, money exchanges and banks. Always make sure to have your passport or ID when exchanging money.

Electric Power

220/240 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. Standard British-type 13-amp square three-pin plugs are used throughout the country. Europe and US appliances may need an adapter.

Liquor

As usual, we will be serving alcohol at our UFI networking events. You will also find bars in our host hotels, and typically you'll find alcohol served in hotels, clubs, and restaurants. However, drinking in public places such as public beaches is not permitted.