Seeb Car Rental

Seeb is a coastal city, and water-based activities are popular with residents and visitors to the region, including fishing, swimming, scuba diving and snorkeling. Seeb's port is also used for boat rides and speedboat tours of the uninhabited Daymaniyat Islands, which collectively make up the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve. This area is protected by the government to preserve the coral reefs and assist with the conservation of marine life.

Al Naseem Park is popular with families and lies between Seeb and the nearby city of Barka. It offers play areas, a waterfall, an aquarium, a lake and flower gardens. The park provides a great location for a relaxing walk, and some visitors opt to bring food into the grounds for a picnic.

An alternative family day out, which will appeal to those with an interest in shopping, is Markaz Al Bahja, which can be found around 12 km from the downtown area. This is a shopping mall that offers local and international stores, along with a food court, a children's play area and a movie theater.

In terms of entertainment, the city is home to two of Oman's biggest multi-sports clubs, Al-Seeb Club and Al-Shabab SC, providing access to live sports. These clubs have teams that play basketball, field hockey, volleyball and several other sports, but they are best known for their soccer clubs, with both of these teams playing at Al-Seeb Stadium.

One of the region's most notable landmarks is Beit al-Baraka Royal Palace, or Seeb Palace, though the building itself is not open to the public. Along the coast, you will be able to find plenty of sandy beaches, which are ideal for spending an afternoon. At the same time, some of the areas surrounding Seeb also offer great hiking opportunities.

Wadi Al Khoudh is a nearby valley that is the perfect location for scenic driving. This is one of the area's most significant attractions, thanks to its spectacular views, clear pools and interesting locations for off-road driving.

When it comes to cuisine, Seeb has plenty of restaurants that can serve authentic local dishes. Many of these include rice, chicken, lamb, fish or camel meat. Additionally, international fast food brands are available within the city, and Seeb is home to a popular fish market, where visitors can barter for freshly caught fish and lobster.

The legal driving age in Oman is 18 for residents and 21 for visitors. Public transit can be unreliable, and metered taxis can be expensive, so car rental in Seeb is highly recommended for visitors. Vehicles drive on the right and pass on the left. The standard of roads in Seeb and surrounding areas is generally very good, though you should pay extra attention when driving at night, as animals may stray onto the roads.

Licenses issued in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, the European Union or any Gulf Cooperation Council country can be used in Oman for up to six weeks. A local license will need to be obtained for longer stays, and licenses issued in other countries may need to be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

Seatbelts must be worn by all occupants, and children under the age of 10 must be seated in the rear of a vehicle. Furthermore, children under the age of four are required to sit in appropriate child seats. For cultural reasons, it is important to avoid overt displays of anger while driving. Most road signs are in English and Arabic, and some are in English only. Nevertheless, motorists should familiarize themselves with common road signs before visiting.

Speed limits are made clear through road signs and must be obeyed at all times. The limit in residential areas is typically 40 km/h, while on urban divided highways, the limit is usually between 60 and 80 km/h. Freeways have a speed limit of 120 km/h, and speed limits are enforced by fixed speed cameras, mobile speed cameras and the police. If you are asked to stop by the police, you should pull over to the side of the road as soon as it is safe to do so.

You are likely to receive an on-the-spot fine if you are caught using your mobile phone while driving, but phones can be used on a hands-free basis. Oman has a zero-tolerance approach to driving under the influence of alcohol. The legal limit is 0.00%, and drunk driving offenses can result in a prison sentence and a fine.

Seeb Street is the busiest road in the city and forms part of Route 1, or the Batinah Coastal Highway. This connects the city to Muscat, which is located approximately 25 km from the downtown area.