Comparison of Oman And UAE Tourism Industry

The main objective of this report is to find the existing position of Oman in the terms of tourism as compare to other countries. The first section of the report will show the key position of Oman that where it is stand among the other countries and it discuss about the positive and negative points of the tourism in Oman. Tourism in Oman is trending but it has some issues as compare to the tourism in UAE. The economy portion from tourism of the both countries shows that how much tourism is developed in the countries. The last section of the report is based on conclusion of both countries tourism industry and the recommendations to improve the quality of tourism in Oman which will be helpful.

Introduction of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

The main purpose of writing this report is to deal with the issues related to the delay in Qman airlines as compared with the Airlines of UAE. It also represents some recommendations which shows that the airlines of the Oman could be improved the services by resolving these issues. The report will help to determine the position of the Oman airways in front of Mr. Nasser Al Sinani, the CEO of Oman air (J. C. Henderson).

United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the help of grooming shopping, business and sun sea sand beach to attract the people. UAE has a big market of the business trade market and also have a proper airline services which put the visitors at ease. The airline of UAE is less in number as compare to Oman but it follow the time table and very rare to delay the flights. UAE attracts the people with a number of variety which is main requirement of the public such as beach, shopping, business place and adventurous places which add more values to the tourist industry of the UAE.

The main role in tourism is performed by the airways of the country which should be perfect and comfortable for the passengers without facing any difficulty. The main purpose of the report is to discuss the airways of the Oman that how it have the influence on the tourism industry. In the past decades, Oman was emerged as destination tourism in the tourism industry. It was considered as best place to travel in Middle countries.

Discussion  of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

The main factor which influence the tourism in the country is infrastructure safety and the airlines services of the country. If these are perfect there will be more trend of tourism in the country. World tourism and travel council ranked the airlines of the UAE as 18^th according to the services provided them to the tourists.  Aviation industry in the UAE considered for around 20% contribution in the GDP. Tourism industry perform key role in the UAE economy as Airline industry serves as a best industry to it has such a large share in its GDP. The capability of UAE that the Airline Industry of UAE offers a higher income generated is high as far as the comparison ratio is concerned. A crew of more than 500 aircrafts and around 250 more are increased in the total number. The amalgamation of the Airline Industry in the Middle East has a long term benefits and its share in the country’s economy is for sure to rise.

UAE is adopting core elements in the economic diversification which will give facilities to the tourist. Government and non-government bodies coordinate with the people to complete their actions in their best interest. While the study of tourism in UAE shows that how natural resources was helpful for attracting the visitors but they mold the resources in the best destination to visit. The experience of tourism in UAE explain the factors that critically deal with the major approaches to overcome the barriers in the tourism (Morakabati).

Comparison of Oman and UAE in terms of Tourism

Oman and UAE are both engaged in developing the tourist industry, both the Gulf countries are preferable for the visitors to explore their world (M. A. B.Siddique and Ghosh). Following are the some advantages and characteristics and negative points which differentiate each other in different terms:

1.      Tourist attraction of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

The sultanate of Oman attracts the tourists with the culture traditions as it owns the ancient places and items to see the history and it also has the beautiful sight of beach. In Oman the sightseeing in the Mosque is attractive for the eye and palm Jumeirah Island is also an eye catching place. In UAE the beauty of beach and island attracts the tourists. There is also a large business trade which is the reason of attraction the customers.

2.      Airline services of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

The major airlines of sultanate of Oman is Oman Air, Alitalia, Gulf Air and many other which fly to Oman with the best services providing to the customers. Airlines of UAE is developed and appreciated by the whole world as it provide the services on time and comfort services to the passengers and people prefer to travel with these airline, this give positive impact to the tourism in the UAE. In recent period, they spend US $4.1 billion on upgrading the airways services which treat more passenger with their services.

3.      Weather of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

In Oman, the weather is almost based on desert with summer rains in the mountain areas. There are also monsoon weather from mid-June to mid-September.   The rain falls in the summer moderate the temperature of the state. The climate of the UAE is sunny and warm in the winter and desert. In winter became the center of attraction of the people. The overall weather is dry and warm. The climate is not much differ of both states.

4.      Number of people visit per year of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

According to survey of the 2017, there were more than 3 million people who visits to Oman for their holidays. As compare to Oman, UAE makes a record breaking number of visit of people for the holidays as in 2017 approximately 15.8 million people travel to UAE for holidays.

5.      Holiday destination of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

Oman is culture paradise, the country of beautiful lands including Grand Mosque and ancient cities while UAE is dream land of people due to water parks, breathtaking tourist points and Burj Khalifa which attracts the tourists for spending the holidays in UAE.

6.      Shopping point of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

The Middle East is considered as wealthiest region in the world in terms of economy due to oil trade. The Oman is contains designer shopping malls for the luxury shopping but UAE is main point for the best designer and leading market for the brands with huge malls having 700 to 1200 outlets in the malls.

7.      wadis

In Oman the wadis surrounded by the palm trees is attractive for the eye and palm Jumeirah Island is also an eye catching place. When it comes to wadis in UAE, it is most worthy attention of the people as it have beautiful wadis and camping point between the mountains.

8.       Beaches of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

If your trip is based with craving of beach tours, Oman is not much preferable by the visitor as its tour mostly based on pubs and bars while in UAE, there are special arrangements in night with celebrities and music concerts with best night clubs at Atlantics the Palm.

9.      Visa of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

Any individual who are planning to visit Oman could get the visa y just applying online which is easy to get. Visa of UAE is also easily attainable by online applying on government website of government.

10.  Deserts of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

Oman has the beautiful desert of Bawshar Sand which is center of attraction for the people. There is also Sharqiyah Sands and Ramlat Tawq. In UAE, safari desert is mostly preferred by the people to visit in their trip.

11.  Hotels of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

In Oman there is a number of hotels which provide the services of accommodation to the visitor according to spending of the people. UAE has a number of famous hotels like Burj Khalifa and other which are included in the most expensive hotels in the world. There is also economical accommodation in UAE.

12.  Languages of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

Oman’s official language is Arabic but Persian, English, Hindi and Urdu also used by the people in Oman. As concerned with language of the UAE, it’s official language is also Arabic but English, Urdu is Hindi is also speak by the people migrate from these countries.

13.  Cost of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

The cost of visiting Oman is less as compare to UAE as UAE is expensive in terms of shopping and accommodation.

14.  Culture of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

The culture of Oman is traditional and old based on Islamic traditions. The culture of UAE is advanced but it also based on Islamic tradtions.

15.  Transportation services of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

All the aspects shows much difference between the both and prove the wrong saying that both are similar. These are not similar at all. Many other aspects differs each other. The economy of Oman was depend on oil industry which are trying to improve the tourist industry with great efforts, and the targets could be achieved in coming years. UAE owned developed tourist industry which increase the GDP and include the country in developed nations.

Conclusion and findings of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

The findings shows that Oman has large number of resources which required efficient use of them. The importance of tourism is observed above that how a country could developed with the developed industry of the tourism. To develop the tourism in Oman should be required improvement in airlines so that people could find it more economical and comfort to travel in their holidays. There is also requirement of qualified training to improve the level of the tourist industry at local and international level. Government and non-government bodies coordinate with the people to complete their actions in their best interest. While the study of tourism in UAE shows that how natural resources was helpful for attracting the visitors but they mold the resources in the best destination for visit. The selling and shopping points add value to the tourism in the country as it also provide opportunity for businesses.  The people visits more in UAE for sports as there are head of sports complex which is used by the whole world. Economic wealth of the UAE is considerable to count it in wealthy economies. They spends a huge amount of funds on Airways services which enables the visitors to visit the UAE. It is considered as destination for spending the holidays with families and to deal the business.

Both countries are owned natural resources which could be utilized in a way to get maximum revenue in the country. Oman needs to develop the tourist industry to survive in the comparative world.

Recommendations of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

After the comparison of the Oman with comparative country in tourist industry, it should follow some perspectives to meet the requirements of the visitors:

1.      The economy of the Oman is based on Oil trading which effect with the decrease in prices of oil, therefore it is necessary that it should be increase in the tourist industry which could help to stable the economy as developed nation.

2.      The state of Oman is famous for traditional culture, people visits to see the ancient of their accentors, it should be developed in modern way that people prefer to visit the place with a concept to enjoy and also see the traditions of Islam.

3.      The nightlife at Oman is not much more attractive by the people as compared to other countries. These should be improvement in the night clubs and the music concerts which are demand of the people as they come to enjoy in their busy routine.

4.      The number of airlines are more as compared to the other country but still there is poor services which decrease the number of passenger. There should be management of airlines which work efficiently to develop the services to give ease to the visitor.

5.       There must be more new and innovative points which could give the refreshment to the visitor with unique qualities.

6.      To develop the tourism in Oman should be required improvement in airlines so that people could find it more economical and comfort to travel in their holidays.

7.      The transportation of every country play an important role in the country, therefore there should be maximum ease for the customers to use the taxi services with safety.

8.      Here should be build large business trade units so the people come there to deal their business with different countries.

9.      There is complete stability in political environment so there should be sports complexes so that people who are fond of games come to the country to visit in different games season.

All the recommendations are derived with the comparison of comparative country so that Oman could also flourish the tourism industry to compensate the deficit in Oil industry. There must be improvement in the industry as the country is owned ancient and traditional culture which is admirable by the people (Y. Morakabati, Fletcher and Prideaux).

References of Comparison of tourism between Oman and UAE

J. C. Henderson. "The development of tourist destinations in the Gulf: Oman and Qatar compared." Tourism Planning & Development, 12.3 (2015): 350-361.

M. A. B.Siddique and R. N. Ghosh. "tourism in the Indian Ocean region. In." Tourism and Economic Development (2017): 8-18.

Morakabati, Y. "Tourism in the Middle East: Conflicts, crises and economic diversification, some critical issues." International journal of tourism research, 15.4 (2016): 375-387.

Y. Morakabati, J. Fletcher and B. Prideaux. "Tourism development in a difficult environment: a study of consumer attitudes, travel risk perceptions and the termination of demand." Tourism Economics, 18.5 (2012): 953-969.

Appendix 1:  International private perceptions on institutional structures shows the different percentage of the tourism in different countries.