Attractions
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a new yet architecturally
classic building completed in 2001 after six years of construction,
and is the third largest mosque in the world. Equally impressive is
the hand-made Persian carpet on the prayer floor, also one of...
see full detailsOld Muttrah Souk
Old Mutrah Souk is the most popular traditional bazaar in
Muscat. The market is a small maze of narrow alleyways formed by
adjoining stalls. Tourists can bargain with stall clerks over the
prices of gold and silver jewellery, antiques and other traditional
goods. The...
see full detailsBait al Baranda
Even for those without an interest in Muscat's history, the Bait
Al Baranda Museum presents a fascinating if long (750 million
years) story of the region. The interactive exhibitions take
visitors through tectonic plate shifts to recent folk art with an
adherence to detail...
see full detailsAl Jalali and Al Mirani Forts
The Al Jalali and Al Mirani Forts were built during the
Portuguese colonial rule of Oman during the 16th Century, and now
are beautiful windows into that era. They are situated on either
side of a palace giving a fotified appearence to Muscat's...
see full detailsQasr Al Alam Royal Palace
Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace is the working office for Sultan
Qaboos. Built in 1972, it is flanked on each side by the ancient Al
Jalali and Al Mirani Forts making an impressive and well-fortified
greeting to ships entering Muscat's harbour. Tourists are...
see full detailsMuttrah Fish Market
An attraction that offers visitors a wonderful taste of local
produce is a trip to the Muttrah fish market. Every day, the market
turns out a vast selection of ocean-fresh fish, squid and crab to
choose from. Visit the neighbouring vegetable market for...
see full detailsBeaches in Oman
With a coastline stretching 1,060 miles (1,700km) along the
Arabian Sea, it is unsurprising that Oman boasts a stunning array
of sunny, swimmer-friendly beaches. As the Omani government seeks
to promote tourism throughout the country, its beaches have become
a focal-point for this exercise,...
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