Muscat & Surroundings
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Discover Muscat
Muscat is a city that gently seduces you. No skyline screaming superlatives, no gigantism like in Dubai — instead, a su…
Sultan-Qaboos Mosque★★★
A Masterpiece of Islamic Architecture The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is not only the most important religious building…
Mutrah Souq & Corniche★★★
Mutrah Souq — The Most Authentic Souq in the Gulf Region While the souqs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have long become air-co…
National Museum & Other Museums★★
National Museum of Oman The National Museum (opened in 2016) is the most modern and comprehensive museum in the country…
Old Muscat & Al-Alam Palace★★
Old Muscat — The Cradle of the Capital The historic Old Muscat (Muscat City) is tiny — squeezed between two Portuguese…
Royal Opera House★★
High Culture in the Desert The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) is a passion project of the late Sultan Qaboos — a music…
Daymaniyat Islands★★★
Oman's Underwater Paradise The Daymaniyat Islands (جزر الديمانيات) are a nature reserve consisting of nine uninhabited…
Beaches & Coastline★★
Beaches in and around Muscat Muscat has some of the most beautiful city beaches in the Gulf region — and they are almos…
Bandar Khairan — Muscat's Secret Beach★★
Bandar Khairan is a hidden bay 30 km southeast of Muscat — a paradise of turquoise water, secluded beaches, and offshor…
Dining & Drinking in Muscat
Muscat is a culinary melting pot: Omani cuisine meets excellent Indian, Lebanese, Thai, and international restaurants h…
Staying in Muscat
Muscat offers accommodations for every budget — from simple guesthouses in Ruwi to luxury resorts on the coast. Prices…
Day Trips from Muscat
Muscat is the ideal starting point for day trips that take you to completely different worlds — from turquoise natural…
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