Oman holds to its culture and traditions but embraces the modern lifestyle. My first visit to the Middle East was to Oman as guest of the Omani Tourist Board. I flew into Muscat from Doha with Qatar Airlines. The city holds to its Arabian culture and traditions but embraces the modern lifestyle. One of the highlights was a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The pathways, terraces and buildings are covered with beautiful marble. Here is my suggested itinerary.