Oman Are Looking To Make The World Cup In Qatar A Home Win

Oman are looking to make the  World Cup in Qatar a home win after announcing big plans for a sprawling festival of football  during the main tournament. minute of  drama live in the gardens of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center (OCEC)  as part of a campaign to attract traveling fans. It is also expected to reap the rewards of strong visitor growth in  the region.

Oman hopes to be an ideal starting point for the competition, offering short-haul flights to the host country and bringing  World Cup carnival atmosphere to its own streets. 

“With the Football Fan Festival as the main attraction of the programme, we intend to bring the excitement and atmosphere of the World Cup to home and away fans alike, while  showcasing all that Oman has to offer: its unique history, heritage and Beauty. and renowned hospitality,” said Azzan Qasim Al Busaidi, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and head of the steering committee overseeing Oman's World Cup programme. in their nations with style.

Entry costs two Omani riyals (19 dirhams) per person, children under the age of 5 are admitted free, and the fan zone has 4,000  parking spaces. acts as a visa and fan ID for the tournament  and your immediate family members are eligible for a free 60-day multiple-entry visa to Oman.

Oman Air will operate on the day of the match  between Muscat and Doha from November 21st to December 3rd with a maximum layover of  24 hours. Fares start at OR99 (Dh945) for Economy Class and OR305 (Dh2,900) for Business Class.

Thousands of hotel rooms will be available during the tournament. Room rates for one night at the five-star Grand Hyatt Muscat on November 20th, the opening day of the World Cup, currently start at OR56 (Dh534). The World Cup will be key to Oman's efforts to boost tourist numbers from 

 who, like many parts of the world, have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism said there will be more than 50 events in Oman in the coming months, which are expected to attract more than 300,000 people.