Top 10 things to do and see in Muscat, Oman

Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is the seat of the country’s government and its largest city by the population as well as land area. Muscat has a long history as an important port between the east and the west, owing to its strategic location near the mouth of the Persian Gulf. Since the early 1970s, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society. Muscat is home to several notable landmarks. This includes several mosques, including the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Ruwi Mosque, and museums, which include the Museum of Omani Heritage, National Museum of Oman, Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre, and Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Muscat

1. Grand Mosque : With World’s Largest Carpet & Chandelier
2. Matrah Souq- The Oldest Market In The Arab World
3. Jebel Akhdar – A Mountain With Blue Umbrella
4. Al Aaalam Palace, Mutrah
5. Bimmah Sink Hole – Natural Swimming Pool
6. Nakhal Fort – Born 1000 years ago
7. Nakhal Hot Springs- Get Fish Pedicure(Complimentary)
8. Wahiba Sands – Find Peace At Desert
9. Salalah – A Green City In Desert
10. Daymaniyat Islands

Things to do in Muscat

1. See the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
2. Have a long delicious Omani meal at Orient Restaurant & Café
3. Check out ‘The Wave’
4. Relax at some of Muscat’s secluded secret beaches
5. Relax At The Shangri La Barr Al Jissah
6. Hit The Souq
7. Go To Qantab Beach
8. Go Diving Or Dolphin Watching
9. Drink At The Chedi
10. Indulge In Gourmet Food

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.