oman short film festival 2013

Oman Short Film Festivaland Tourism Souk 2013

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The jewel in the crown of Arabia

Aland of culture, history and adventure, the Sultanate of Oman has allthe right ingredients to capture the imagination of your clients - fromfamilies and single travellers through to groups, couples and cruise

passengers. Regarded by some as the jewel in the crown of Arabia, Oman certainly

lives up to this reputation, offering 1,060-miles of beautiful coastline, warmand hospitable people and a unique, varied landscape.

Oman is also famous for its historic forts, of which there are more than 500to discover, offering some of the country's most striking cultural landmarks.

One of the country's most popular destinations is its capital, Muscat,which is an ideal base from which to explore the stunning coastline, take inthe city markets, forts, palaces and old walled city or try your hand at arange of activities in the nearby mountain ranges of Al Hajar and Al Jabal alAkhdar, and visit ancient capital city Nizwa on route.

Whatever your clients' tastes, Muscat is sure to delight; from a plethora ofgastronomic delights, luxurious accommodation and spas, through tocultural and historical wonders, three 18-golf courses and not forgetting themiles and miles of sandy beaches offering crystal-clear turquoise waters,just waiting to be discovered.

The facts

Location: The Sultanate ofOman is located in SouthwestAsia and is bordered by theUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) tothe northwest, Saudi Arabia tothe west and Yemen to thesouthwest.Capital: MuscatCurrency: Rial (OMR)GMT: +4 hoursTel code: +968Area: 309,500sq.km Population: Approx. 3.3 million Official language: ArabicOfficial religion: IslamAirport: Muscat InternationalAirport (MCT) is the mainairport of OmanFlights: Oman Air is thenational carrier of the Sultanateof Oman and direct non-stopflights from the UK areapproximately 7 hours. Seewww.omanair.com

Partners


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Oman Short Film Festival and Tourism Souk Partners

Oman Air combines comfort and luxury toput the style back into air travel. Every aspectof Oman Air’s seamless passenger experiencehas achieved international recognition and itwas the first airline in the world to offer bothmobile phone and wi-fi connectivity whilst inflight.

Oman Air is the only airline to fly daily, non-stop and direct, from the UK to the Sultanateof Oman. Its network of more than 40 routesincludes destinations across Europe, theMiddle East, Africa and Asia – including tendestinations in India – offering outstandingchoice and excellent value. Oman Air’s fleetsize currently stands at 30 aircraft, with 20more medium and long haul planes on order.

www.omanair.com

Oman Air

Almouj Golf is the first Professional Golf Association standard 18-hole golf course in Oman. The facilities comprise of achampionship course, golf Academy and floodlit driving range andAcademy Par 3 course where golfing enthusiasts can practice theirgame into the evening. Greg Norman took elements from the unique Omani landscape tocreate a course which echoes its surroundings. The silhouette of the Hajar Mountain range, ofwhich the Almouj Golf course has stunning vistas, is clearly visible in the shape and positioningof the natural sand dunes at the course. Similarly, the intact natural water lakes within thecourse and the signature touch of brilliant white Omani crushed marble in the Normanbunkers create an authentic link between this world-class standard course and its Omanisurroundings.

Almouj Golf at the Wave

Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is afive star resort nestling alongside a sparklingbay in a truly dramatic setting. Set amid 124acres of rugged mountain scenery, the resortfeatures three separate luxury hotels with aroom inventory of 640 rooms and suites.

The resort boasts 21 restaurants and cafésoffering a variety of culinary experiences fromaround the world. There are also extensiverecreational facilities, including three privatebeaches, six swimming pools, a 500-metreLazy River, Splashpad, the Omani HeritageVillage, marina and an indoor AdventureZone for all the family. For total relaxation,CHI, The Spa offers the utmost indulgence.

Shangri La Barr AlJissah Resort


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The InterContinental Muscat is set on 35 acresof lush palm gardens between the imposingHajjar mountains and the pale sand of theGulf coast. Offering stunning views on eachside, it is a resort within the city. With itsproximity to the capitals business andcommercial district, the hotel is the ideal place

to stay for leisure. The 258 rooms are fullyequipped with free wifi, balconies, TV withsatellite channels, electronic safe and minibar.The Hotel is located next to the Royal OperaHouse and the must see sites include theGrand Mosque, Muttrah Souq and AmouagePerfume Factory


Intercontinental Hotel

Tour Oman is the standalone DestinationManagement Company of Travel Point LLC inthe Sultanate of Oman, specialized in allsegments of tourism business such as FIT,Groups, MICE, Film Tourism, and CruiseHandling. We are backed by a team of multilingual professionals with extensive knowledgeof the country locales. We also have a dedicatedteam for MICE (Meetings, Incentives,Conferences and Exhibitions) services offeringfresh ideas and renewed concepts. Our servicesinclude Hotel bookings worldwide (FIT andGIT), Visa Services, VIP Handling Services,Transfers, City Tours, Big Bus Tours, Historical &Cultural Tours, Dhow Cruises, Dolphin WatchingTours, Desert Safaris, Camel Safaris, Wadi

Bashing Tours, Adventure Tours andwatersports, Overnight Camping Tours, Airlinetickets / Reservations and MICE (Meetings,Incentives, Seminars and Events). We have ateam of about 250 very efficient and skilledpersonnel, dedicated towards delivering travelrelated products and services par excellence.Our 40 branches all across Oman are wellequipped with state of the art front and backoffice systems. Our vast variety of tours andexcursions to experience Oman invite you tosoak in the sights and sounds of the beautifulland from sunrise to sunset. You can makememorable moments with us as your partner inOman… because no one shows you Oman likewe do! Ahlan Was Ahlan, be our guest…

Tour Oman


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Say Hi, to SAMA Travel & Tourism.This iswhere the most creative inbound traveland tourism to the Sultanate of Omanbegins…

SAMA as a destination managementcompany based in the capital- Muscat, atrendsetter since 2008, in the art of serviceand creativity. SAMA ‘s team of experiencedtravel professionals is hard at work, with aproven record of satisfying clients from allover the world. Service includes groundhandling, FIT Packages - Inbound &Outbound, MICE, Worldwide HotelReservation, Air Ticketing, Car Rentals.Few of the very popular tours handled byus:● Day tours ● Desert Safari trips● Trekking & camping● Adventure tours● Cultural & Heritage tours ● Golf tourism● Educational tours● Bird watching● Marine tourism● Cycling tours and many more . . .

Discover the beauty with SAMA…

Sama Travel andTourism

As a leading Destination ManagementCompany (DMC) and one that constantlysearches for new ideas to grow the scopeof tourism in Oman, Oman World Tourismis definitely looking ahead. We don’t justbelieve in the here and now but alsosustainability within the industry and thecountry to ensure that travel and tourismin Oman grows from strength to strength.

Our specialties include cultural tours,adventure activities, MICE groups, watersports activities, preferential hotelbookings, corporate affairs services anddesert activities.

We believe in going the extra mile for ourclients, through areas such as promptcorrespondence, product delivery andalways doing things with a smile. We aimto ensure that each and every holiday is aholiday that will never be forgotten. Onethat the client can recommend to anyoneelse wishing to travel to our beautifulcountry.

We wish to take this opportunity towelcome you,

Ahlan wa Sahlan

Oman WorldTourism


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Muriya TourismDevelopment is a leadingdeveloper of fullyintegrated towns thatincludes hotels, villas andapartments, leisure facilitiessuch as golf courses,marinas and supportinginfrastructure

Muriya TourismDevelopment is a leadingdeveloper of fullyintegrated towns thatincludes hotels, villas andapartments, leisure facilitiessuch as golf courses,marinas and supportinginfrastructure. Establishedas a joint venture betweenOrascom Hotels andDevelopment and Omran, agovernment ownedcompany, Muriya iscommitted to taking thelead in promotingenvironmental and socially

responsible tourism. Two ofthe ongoing projects areintegrated tourismcomplexes (ITCs) offeringfreehold properties – ‘JebelSifah’ and ‘Salalah Beach’. Inaddition, Muriya also hasextensive plans to develop a‘City Walk’ in Muscat andwork is ongoing on theboutique hotel on the ‘AsSodah Island’.The Sifawy Boutique Hoteloffers a warm and friendlyatmosphere, reflecting thehospitable nature of theOmani people. Locatedwithin the world-class JebelSifah Resort, it offers acontemporary blend ofEuropean design with astrong essence of traditionalOmani influence; both inthe concept and service.With only 55 guest rooms,including 30 suites, eachroom has a private balcony,

and is equipped with all theessential amenities andservices, catering to eventhe most discerning traveler.A beautiful, away-from-it-allHotel offering a charmingblend of sea, sky, mountainsand desert – all in one place.Nestled on the picturesquemarina promenade ofSalalah Beach and facingthe Indian Ocean, JuweiraBoutique Hotel offers 65guestrooms, including 21spacious Marina Suites and44 Juweira Rooms. Eachroom has access to a privateterrace overlooking theOcean surrounding Oman.Family friendly, the JuweiraBoutique Hotel presents astrong focus on value whilemaintaining a wide range ofservices and facilitiesensuring personal serviceand a warm and welcomingatmosphere.

Juweira Salalah and Sifawy MuscatBoutique Hotels


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Nestled in an oasis of thirty acres ofgardens, enclosed by sprawling greens andclusters of mango trees, Al Nahda Resort &Spa provides the ultimate in tranquillityand relaxation.

The resort’s 109 rooms are designed inapartment, free-standing villa andbungalow styles and boast some of thelargest rooms in Oman.

The Eram Spa is one of the most uniquespa concepts in the Middle East with morethan 60 treatments offering wellness andhealing therapies, as well as signaturetreatments and a host of other relaxing,medical and rejuvenating experiences.

Three restaurants and two bars provide avariety of eating and drinking choices forall guests.

For those looking to keep fit, our gym with24 state-of-the-art machines, provides thelatest facilities.

Additional facilities include two floodlittennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a

dedicated children’s play, undergroundmeditation centre, steam tunnel, spa baths,amphitheatre, large swimming pool, 30acres of gardens, 24 hour room service andthe Eram Spa with 22 separate treatmentrooms.

Located a 30-minute drive from MuscatInternational Airport, Al Nahda Resort &Spa is the ideal setting for a relaxing break,away from downtown, though in theMuscat area, and surrounded by aselection of trees and nature to provide theperfect tranquil atmosphere.

Al Nahda Resort & Spa is the Sultanate ofOman’s first and only Preferred Boutiquehotel, part of the Preferred Hotel Group,showcasing distinctive travel experiencesin some of the most exceptional hotels andresorts around the world.

For further information and reservations,either please call: +968 2688 3710, toll free:800 73529 (800 RELAX),e-mail: [email protected], or visit:www.alnahdaresort.com.

Al Nahda Resort and Spa


All Year Round

Muscat’s envious climate has hot summers withtemperatures during the day reaching 38°C,with night time lows of 29°C, while spring and

autumn remains warm-to-hot, with day temperaturesbetween 29-35°C and evening temperatures around21°C. Winters are also a great time to visit, offering daytemperatures of around 24°C, dropping to a pleasant16°C in the evening. However, temperatures in Salalahdo not exceed 27°c year-round and the mountains alsoremain cooler in comparison year-round. Spa and golfare just a couple of activities that are popular fortravellers in both summer and winter, with many of thelarger hotels offering a wide range of spa treatmentsand facilities.

In terms of golf, Muscat now offers three 18-holegrass golf courses with more developments to beunveiled in the not too distant future. Oman's climatemakes golf a particularly popular activity betweenSeptember and May.

An adventurous streak...For clients looking for unique activities away from thenorm, Oman is an adventurer's dream. Those interested

in nature can explore the country's plentiful mountains,canyons, caves, deserts, island, lagoons and wildlifereserves, while those seeking an adrenaline fix can takepart in activities ranging from scuba diving, hiking andtrekking to kite surfing, surfing and off-roading.

Alternatively, older clients as well as families might beinterested to hear that Oman offers a whole host ofcultural sights and places of interest - from museumsand forts to traditional villages and archaeological andreligious sites.

Other destinations worth a mention are EmptyQuarter and Wahiba Sands. A stay in the desert lendsitself well to those seeking a Bedouin lifestyle in atented camp.

More and more operators are capitalising onincreased demand and have added a range of touroptions and excursions to discover the country'snatural beauty outside of Muscat. Customised andbespoke itineraries are also gaining rapid interest andoptions to visit native Bedouin families andpicturesque Wadis are among the most popular, alongwith nature watching including birds, turtles, dolphinsand whales.

Year-round fun in the sun

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Oman's capital was historically three smallertowns which have grown together over theyears to form modern day Muscat. The three

original cities encompassed Muscat, often referred toas the 'walled city'; Muttrah, originally a fishing village;and Ruwi, which was generally considered as thecommercial and diplomatic centre of the city. Muscatis surrounded by a wall on its southern and westernsides. The wall, with its round towers, was built in 1625,while the mountains and the Gulf of Oman form

Muscat's natural walls to the north and east.Being the most popular

destination

for UK visitors to Oman speaks volumes and there'slittle that people can't choose to do in this magnificentcity. The old city offers a mix of modern and traditionalbuildings including the Royal Opera House and SultanQaboos Grand Mosque. A quick way to visit the city ison a Big Bus Tour. Outside of the central businessdistrict (CBD), which houses a plethora of restaurants,shopping, nightlife and entertainment, there areplenty of places to discover along the main highwaythat heads north east. The Sultan Qaboos Highwaytakes visitors past many areas including Seeb, Soharand eventually to Khasab, the capital of Musandam,and each offers its own unique sights and an insightinto the real Oman.

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Muscat and Salalah

For travellers who are looking to step 'off-the-beaten-track' and explore some of the lesserknown regions of Oman, then cities such as

Salalah are worthy of their attention.Located in the south of Oman, Salalah is often

considered to be the 'second city' of the Sultanate,and is historically famous for its frankincense tradeand annual Khareef Festival, which celebrates themonsoon.

The most popular places of interest includeSultan Qaboos Palace, al-Hisn Souq and the HaffaSouq, and it's the city's historical and culturalbackground that plays a pivotal role in delineating

the features of Salalah’s people, and the city’snature and culture. Additionally, the city'sfavourable climate also makes it an excellent choicefor year-round holidays.

Aside from the historical sights and attractionsthe city offers, Salalah also guarantees a widechoice of activities and tours to recommend toclients. From whale, dolphin, flamingo and bird-watching to frankincense trails and visiting naturalparks like Wadi Darbat, which offers majestic viewsof waterfalls, lakes, mountains and caves, plus thestunning valley of Wadi Darbat, there's certainly noshortage of things to do and places to visit.


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Film Show Times6.30 - 7.00pm● Jazz FM introduction● Welcome to my Country, The Sultanate of Oman

- General Overview (Ocean production)● Magical Dhofar - Oman’s best kept secret

(Ocean World Production)● Oman – Beauty has an address (Love

Productions)

7.00 - 7.30 pm● Jazz FM introduction● Wild Oman (Ocean World Production)● Dive Oman (Ocean World Production)● Impressions of Oman by David Wickers (Travel

Guru)

7.30 - 8.00pm● Jazz FM introduction● Oman by Inside Luxury Travel (The Travel

Channel)

● Oman by Heaven on Earth (Splice TV forChannel 5)

● Oman – Beauty has an address (LoveProductions)

8.00 - 8.30 pm● Jazz FM introduction● Travel Channel – Tour of Oman● Impressions of Oman by David Wickers (Travel

Guru)

9.00 - 9.30 pm● Jazz FM introduction● Welcome to my Country, The Sultanate of Oman

- General Overview (Ocean production)● Magical Dhofar - Oman’s best kept secret

(Ocean World Production)● Oman – Beauty has an address (Love

Productions)


Oman Short Film Festivaland Tourism Souk 2013

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Venue and Dates: from 6pm to 10pm

Tuesday 01 October 2013Blythswood Square

11 Blythswood SquareGlasgow, G2 4AD

(complimentary transfer fromEdinburgh)

Wednesday 02 October 20137th floor

The LandingBlue Tower

MediaCityUkSalford

M50 2ST

(complimentary transfers fromChester on request basis)

Thursday 03 October 2013Buglari Hotel

171 KnightsbridgeLondon SW7 1DW

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