About Muscat
Muscat is the capital of Oman, home to around 797,000 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Muscat
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Al Jalali Fort
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Al Mirani Fort
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Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace
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Bait Al Zubair Museum
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Omani French Museum
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Muscat Gate Museum
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Bait Muzna Gallery
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National Museum
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Al Jalali Fort
- Visit Al Mirani Fort
- Visit Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace
- Eat at Al Haikal Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum
- Visit Omani French Museum
- Visit Muscat Gate Museum
- Eat at Oman Express
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Bait Muzna Gallery
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Royal Opera House Muscat
- Eat at Saravana Bhavan Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
Al Haikal Restaurant
Pakistani food.
Oman Express
Delivers Lunch.
Saravana Bhavan Restaurant
South Indian vegetarian restaurant.
KERA
Al Haikal Bakery
Pakistani
Dhaka Restaurant & Coffee Shop مطعم و مقهى دكا
Bangladeshi
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Delmon Hotel Apartments
Includes breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
Marina Hotel
Has good views of the harbour, but with two nightclubs is quite noisy at night. Free wi-fi available only in lobby.
Ruwi Hotel
A tired and run-down hotel that is more the standard of a third world backpacker establishment, but has an interesting bar.
Al Waffa Hotel Flats
Despite bit strange reception entry, the hotel has nice big & clean rooms with toilet, shower, fridge and SmartTV. Excellent location. RO 20
Crown Plaza Hotel
Has a grand view north up the beach towards the Intercontinental.
Shopping
- Mutrah Souq
- Amouage Perfume Factory
- Barka Omani Halwa Factory
- Boraka Halwa Factory
- Jawahir Oman Jewellers
- Omani Heritage Gallery
Nightlife
- Al Ahli Coffeeshop
- Fast Food N Juice Centre
- Starbucks Coffee
- Left Bank
Museums & culture
- Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace
- Bait Al Zubair Museum
- Omani French Museum
- Muscat Gate Museum
- Bait Muzna Gallery
- National Museum
In pictures
Muscat gallery
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