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Duqm is a city in Central Coastal Oman.
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Duqm has traditionally been a major industrial, oil and port town. The Omani government has been looking to increase tourism in the area. An airport opened in 2014 and Radisson and Crown have built resorts in the city.
The area has massive potential for tourism with stunning beaches, a wilderness hinterland and a number of historic forts.
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Duqm is 5 hr 30 min away from Muscat by car.
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Oman Air offers nonstop service from Muscat.
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- 1 Crowne Plaza Duqm, ☏ +968 25 214444, fax: +968 25 21 4445, info.cpduqm@ihg.com. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Has pool, tennis courts, gym. Onsite restaurant, free Wi-Fi. From RO 52 singles, including breakfast.
- 2 City Hotel Duqm, ☏ +968 25 214900, fax: +968 25 214933, rsvn@cityhotelduqm.com. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Free Wi-Fi and onsite restaurant. From RO 38 single, including breakfast.
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- Salalah 6½ hr by car direction to Yemen
- Sur, 6 hr by car in the coast.
- Muscat, 5½ hr by car.
- Masirah Island by ferry since Shanna'a. 2½ hr away by car