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Drink in Oman


Drink in Oman

Bottled drinking (mineral) water is easily available at most stores. Tap water is generally safe; however, most Omanis drink bottled water and to be safe, you should too. Alcohol is available only in select restaurants and large hotels and is usually very expensive. Only non-Muslim visitors are allowed to drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol is illegal for all Omani citizens and drinking alcohol in public is strictly prohibited. < Not true. Omanis, aged 21 and above, can drink. Non-Muslim travellers are allowed 2 litres of spirits as duty free baggage allowance. Travellers can pick up spirits at the duty free shop in the arrival lounge. During Ramadan, drinking anything in public is prohibited, even for foreigners. Take care to drink in the privacy of your room.

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