Dress Attire For Women In Oman

The local and expatriate women in oman are free to wear whatever they wish to.

Dress attire for women in oman. Before visiting oman i had been to dubai sharjah and ajman. Long dresses for evening wear. Women should dress with tops with a short sleeve and long pants or 3 4 pants and not shorts especially when visiting the souk.

Omani women were often dressed in abayas traditional omani ankle length robe. It s just become accepted as oman brings in more tourists. But this post is only about women as that is what i always focus on.

When visiting oman it is important be aware of the oman dress code and respect the traditions of the country. This is the one area of oman where what a woman wears is strict and enforceable. What a woman should wear at a mosque in oman.

So i almost knew what to expect when it comes to dress code for women in oman. Unlike in dubai where i saw a lot of tourists in western style clothing shorts miniskirts strappy tops most women in oman dressed conservatively. Cargos chinos or cotton trousers.

It is acceptable to wear shorts at the beach but as soon as you leave the beach or swimming area you should change back into your more modest daily attire. However the local women do prefer wearing the burkha with a headscarf. A sarong or wrap for throwing over any pool or beachwear.

Men should at least wear long pants when visiting the souk. Sensible and sturdy footwear. When driving in the interior of oman it is also suggested to dress conservatively.