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Muscat & Surroundings

Oman's capital is unlike any other metropolis in the Gulf region: no skyscrapers, no ostentation — instead, a beautiful blend of white palaces, a historic souq, one of the world's most magnificent mosques, and a dramatic coastline, wedged between the rugged Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea.

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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

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Sultan-Qaboos Mosque★★★

A Masterpiece of Islamic Architecture The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is not only the most important religious building

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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

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National Museum & Other Museums★★

National Museum of Oman The National Museum (opened in 2016) is the most modern and comprehensive museum in the country

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Old Muscat & Al-Alam Palace★★

Old Muscat — The Cradle of the Capital The historic Old Muscat (Muscat City) is tiny — squeezed between two Portuguese

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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

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Daymaniyat Islands★★★

Oman's Underwater Paradise The Daymaniyat Islands (جزر الديمانيات) are a nature reserve consisting of nine uninhabited

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Beaches & Coastline★★

Beaches in and around Muscat Muscat has some of the most beautiful city beaches in the Gulf region — and they are almos

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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

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Dining & Drinking in Muscat

Muscat is a culinary melting pot: Omani cuisine meets excellent Indian, Lebanese, Thai, and international restaurants h

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Staying in Muscat

Muscat offers accommodations for every budget — from simple guesthouses in Ruwi to luxury resorts on the coast. Prices

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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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