Muscat in Oman is an exciting city that has of late really made its mark on the tourist industry. Planeloads of holiday makers fly to this city every year for a taste of Arabian culture merged with an adventurous and an exciting twist. Enjoy the rolling golden sands and sparkling blue ocean in an ambience that echoes true Arabia. Taste the unmatched Arabian Cuisine and feel the kiss of the sun. Whatever you want to do, Muscat offers you a plate full of unmatched surprises.
For those of you craving for an adrenaline kick Muscat certainly has an array of truly exciting activities to fulfill those wild fantasies. Muscats spectacular landscape that combines the sand and the sea makes the perfect backdrop for authentic adventure. There are so many fantastic activities to try from and there are centers especially set up to make sure you have a spectacular time. Take the Muscat Diving and Adventure Center; this is one location that makes sure you have a fabulous time trying out whatever your heart desires. The best part above all is that with the assistance and guidance you receive in this place, you need not even worry about any training or experience, just a good fitness level and a keen adventurous spirit is enough for you to soar up in the sky. The Muscat Adventure center caters to all types of thrill levels that range from the armature to the pro. Here you can choose activities like the giant abseil, Rock climbing, Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Scuba Diving and the Wet Wadi Walks. You can even try hiking up 2400m on Jebel Akhtar. There is a fascinating list of things to do and only visiting Muscat will give you an authentic insight into all the fun you can have in this exciting city.
When touring the Middle East hotels are found in abundance. For the ultimate holiday experience in Muscat or anywhere else in Middle East choose the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East. This group, famed as one of the finest UAE hotels, has all the luxurious amenities making it live up to its glorious reputation in every way.
The Dubai 2012 World Parachuting Championships held in Dubai is one of the biggest events when it comes to sky diving. This is a place where the people from around the world who love sky sports get together and show off their abilities. This event is an opening avenue to the top athletes. This was originally the idea of the former president of the IPC of the Federation of Aeronaitique Internationale. There are over 700 skydiver’s participating from 26 different countries.
It is a great opportunity for the athletes to meet their fellow competitors from around the globe. In 2003 the first ever Mondial was held in France. The second Mondial of the world which is an amazing event will be held on the 28th of November 2012 in Dubai. The second successive Mondial will feature six variant world championships along with a test event as a new component of discipline. This indeed is an event which should not be missed. You could witness the carefree athletes jumping off in the air and coming down from high up in the sky. The many features of the event include the Freefall style and the accuracy landings. Freefall style is where the individual competitor is tested on their freefall skills. Accuracy landing is referred to as an individual being capable of landing in the accurate place with the accurate disciplines followed. The other event which plays a vital role throughout the competition is the formation skydiving. This is a team event where the group is tested for its freefalling skills and their flying skills. There are a few elements falling under this category which are 8 way, 4 way, vertical Formation skydiving and 4 way female. The other event is Canopy Formations where they fall down in different patterns of formations with their parachutes linked together.
Para Ski, Artistic events, Canopy Piloting, Speed Skydiving are the other vibrant events that are organized. Do not forget to witness this magnificent event while you are in Dubai. If accommodation is a problem while you are on vacation, a