Sur is surely the place to come to if you feel like chartering a custom-made dhow. A town saturated in history, its residences still bears the traces of rich antiquity with its magnificent carved doors, and enchanting arabesque windows. When you are in the region, ensure you check into one of the luxury Oman hotels in the offing, and the Sur Plaza Hotel is a charming hotel Sur Oman has to offer that is sure to enchant you during your stay with its elegant interiors and unforgettable hospitality.

The city itself is famed for being one of the sultanate’s prime trading posts and its dhow construction is second to none in the world. When dhows were the fashion of the maritime industry, Sur has constructed ships for many clients in India, China, Iraq and other notable destination of the trade routes. In an amazing feat of skill that dates back centuries, today’s show builders could probably be called Noah in their own right, for they practice their craft without blueprints or sketches; their talent has been etched in their muscle memory. In recognition of this prowess, the region draws many of the wealthy in the region, such as sultans and sheikhs who contract these builders to ply their craft. So visit this splendid dockyard and observe the work of giants.

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.

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