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Middle East

Oman Travel Health

Reviewed by Alexander Webber, Chief Epidemiologist · Updated 2026-08

Oman is one of the more travel-health-friendly destinations in the Middle East, with good healthcare infrastructure in Muscat and major cities. MERS-CoV is present in the Arabian Peninsula and camel exposure should be avoided. Malaria has historically occurred in parts of Oman but transmission is now minimal. Cyclone season from May through October occasionally affects coastal areas and can disrupt healthcare access in southern Dhofar governorate.

Food Safety: Moderate Risk Tap Water: Unsafe Malaria Risk Present

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Vaccines for Oman

CDC Recommended

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Seasonal Influenza

Source: CDC Travelers' Health — Oman

Malaria Risk

Malaria risk in Oman is very low and largely confined to remote areas near the Yemeni border in Dhofar Governorate. No malaria risk in Muscat, Salalah city, or major tourist destinations.

Food and Water Safety

Moderate Risk Tap water: not safe to drink

Bottled water is recommended throughout Oman as tap water quality varies. Food safety in hotels and established restaurants in Muscat and Salalah is generally reliable. Avoid unpasteurized dairy products and raw seafood from informal vendors, particularly during hot summer months.

Key Health Tips for Oman

  • Avoid all contact with dromedary camels and do not consume raw camel milk or products, as MERS-CoV circulates in Omani camel populations.
  • Extreme heat is the leading environmental health risk from June through August, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in inland areas; stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during midday.
  • Wadi flooding occurs suddenly during brief rainstorms even in areas far from where rain is visible; do not drive into or camp in dry riverbeds.
  • Scorpion stings are a genuine hazard when hiking or camping in rocky desert terrain; shake out footwear and clothing before putting them on.

Disease Risks in Oman

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