The Sultanate of Oman is a nation on the Arabian Peninsula blessed with warm weather year-round, friendly locals and a myriad of gorgeous natural landscapes from desert dunes, rugged mountain peaks, a verdant oasis and azure blue sea. In an era of turbulence in the neighbouring Middle-East and even further afield, Oman is serenely beautiful and peaceful. Many attribute the region's stability and prosperity to its leader: Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said who has been in power since 1970. If you expect Muscat, the capital of Oman, to be similar to Dubai (which is just a 30min plane ride away) - you will be disappointed as the laconic, ancient port town is more akin to Disney's version of Arabia with pastel coloured minarets, prettily lit up palaces and forts. Popular…