In the Capital area, malaria is very uncommon and few long-term residents take prophylaxis. Check with your doctor a few weeks prior to your trip. It is wise to carry insect repellant, particularly during the winter months. Mains' water is purified and treated eight times and is therefore perfectly safe to drink. However, due to its purification treatment, it can often taste of chlorine.
Bottled water is readily available in shops and supermarkets.
Most shopping malls and supermarkets have wheelchair access, disabled parking, automatic doors and lifts. There are often disabled toilets in hotels and malls. In the supermarkets, the management will arrange for a member of staff to go around with you to assist you with your shopping. Oman has a very high standard of health care. Hospitals in the capital area are staffed by medical professionals from all over the world.