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If the engine is not turning over then it's either the battery or stuck starter. If you have a voltmeter check how many volts in the battery should be around 12.4v if below, weak, if below 12, dead. If battery checks outs, then it's the starter. Use the old mechanics trick of giving it a few good whacks with a hammer and it should turn the engine over. But replace or refurb ASAP

Car not starting has majorly three areas to doubt to complete the combustion cycle: Fuel, Spark and Oxygen. As you mentioned ignition switch is working fine, can you share some more details on when was car service last and when did you changed the spark plugs? For oxygen, try removing and cleaning your air filter by compressed air or gently tapping on the floor. Just to eliminate air filter doubt you can even start the car without the air filter and if it starts the car then that means you have isolated the problem. Change the air filter first and do not drive without air filter - it was just a test. Next you can find out MAF (mass airflow sensor) plug and remove that plug from air filter neck to try to start the car. Clean the MAF plug with soft brush - no spray needed and put it back how it was. For fuel, ask someone to come along with you and let them start the ignition switch half way and you stand next to engine bay with hood open to hear a long fuel pump prime (5-10 sec) and then tick of fuel relay. This means that fuel pump is sending fuel to the engine and fuel relay tick is completing the operation. If you don't hear any of these priming noise or tick means something wrong with fuel pump and that's why car not starting because there is no adequate fuel or fuel pressure. For spark, battery having green eye is not enough always if battery is just getting weak and lost its required cranking amp to start the car. Have you tried to jump start with another car battery, as that will eliminate the battery and power related doubt. Also Im not sure which pajero you drive, but if you have access to reach the spark plug HT leads, remove them gently, blow some air, clean with soft brush and put it back until you hear a proper click noise. May be some spark plug got some sand or got loose while driving and that's why car not starting all of sudden - rare, but possible.

Finally with all hassle i have reached Salalah This trip has tested my patience and determination

This is actually not advisable. Atleast 2 ppl should be there. The journey is really really long and at times especially during summer, boring. In those 30mins break which you will take make sure do some light exercise to free up your muscles. Make sure atleast one of your friend keeps talking to you, like constantly! . Dont let everyone sleep and you are the only one driving. Especially the passenger next to you should not sleep. There are speed cameras randomly placed so as Gaurav said please dont exceed 140 its not going to make any difference in reaching early. Once you reach that place all your stress will just disappear in thin air. So enjoy the ride and drive safe. True that. Omani drivers are the most hospitable people. No matter which expensive car they are driving they will always stop and ask if your stuck in the mountains or wadis.They will always offer tea if they are camping next to you in the wadis. I have traveled across mountains and wadis in Oman and have really experienced their hospitality first hand.

Apply clear/transparent ones. Sometimes cops will give you ticket for changing the color of your car.

@Sidshk if fuel is cheaper in Oman, please bring me 1 tanker full. 😀

You may start more early to avoid rush at border and also in case you waste time at border still be able to cover that second leg during daylight. Plan break at every 150-200 kms as all fuel station are positioned that way, with 300 km you might not be in sync. Dig some old salalah thread here and quote those people who have visited last year for latest update on fuel station, road, places etc.

* Check your visa requirements and Oman insurance coverage. * Omani drivers can be pretty wild. Be careful, keep distance, and do not provoke. * Keep an eye out for petrol stations and refuel in time.

First of all have lot of fun, as its brilliant drive and I'm waiting since few years to repeat again without any luck. Road and car safety tips for long road trip to Salalah: Check all fluids level constantly for few days prior to your trip, both before driving and after. Get all bushes, belts and hoses check from proper mechanic with expected remaining life. Carry the good size tool box, gloves, duct tape, mseal, cable ties, tie-down straps for safety. Inflate all tires at 35 when fully warmed up, means start with 32 and check after an hour to top up. Stop every 150-200 kms at every fuel station for 15 mins to check and rest yourself and car. Refuel at every gas station spaced roughly 200 kms away to avoid no-show in next station. Avoid high speed for long hours, keep it at 120-140 is good for engine and fuel efficiency. Take 8-10 hours sleep in advance for 3 consecutive day prior if you are planning to drive in one shot. Don't eat full stomach meal, you will fall sleep, no matter how much you were rested before. If you feel sleepy, pull over far away in barren land (either side) and take a nap, than pushing. Start at night so that you can reach Salalah before it get dark, as driving in night is bit risky as incoming traffic blinds you very much on one-way road. Starting from Dubai at night till Muscat is good well lit road, so you will hit that one-way road during daytime.

You mean the Big Dipper (the Plough in the UK) asterism, as opposed the constellation Ursa Major? Sure, this works to find your way if you know what to look for but in my experience, less than a 5 people out of 100 can identify any constellation, much less an asterism that can save their lives.