Attraction Sites

Muscat Governorate

Muttrah Souq

Mutrah Souq is one of the oldest markets in Oman, dating back about two hundred years. Its antiquity has perhaps increased the extent of its beauty, magic and allure.

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  • Shopping


  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Al Alam Palace

Al Alam" means "The Flag" in Arabic. The palace, one of six royal residences of the ruling monarch, has a history of over 200 years, built by Imam Sultan bin Ahmed the 7th direct grandfather of the current Sultan. The existing pal ...

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  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Bait Al Baranda Museum

While in Muscat, you would not want to miss visiting Bait Al Baranda Museum! It’s a charming place to get to know Muscat more since the dawn of time until today. A little bit of geology, history, and culture is what make Muscat yo ...

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  • Historical


  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Muscat Royal Opera House

The Muscat Royal Opera House is an unrivaled piece of architecture located at the heart of Muscat, where the past meets the present in a beautiful mix of Indian and Italian motifs and the Islamic inscriptions. MOH had become a hub ...

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  • Architecture


  • Leisure

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  • Not Applicable

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Wilayat (district) Bawshar, like a radiant lighthouse attracting its visitors to interact with the spirit of Islam as a religion, science and civilisation. This mosque highlights its role as a scienti ...

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  • Religious


  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Wadi Dayqah and Dayqah Dam

Wadi Dayqah is a tourist attraction, being one of the easy-to-reach wadis, about 90 kilometres from Muscat center. The wadi is an extension of similar wadis in Ash Sharqiyah Region. About 120 wadis converge into its path.

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  • Nature


  • Activities

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Al Zubair Museum

Bait Al Zubair is cultural foundation started initially with a private museum that opened its carved wooden doors to the public in 1998. It is funded by its founders, the Zubair family. In 2005 the family established the Bait Al Z ...

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  • Architecture


  • Historical

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  • Not Applicable

Al Qurm Complex

Al Qurm complex located in the heart of Muscat at Al Qurm area and it is one of the best locations for shopping in Muscat.

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  • Shopping

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  • Not Applicable

Al Jalali Fort

Al Jalali Fort lies in old Muscat and overlooks the Sea of Oman. It is also known as the Ash Sharqiya Fort. Some say that the fort’s name origin is "Al Jalal", meaning "great beauty", while others say the name is that of the Persi ...

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  • Historical


  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Al Mirani Fort

Al Mirani Fort lies in old Muscat and overlooks the Sea of Oman. It is also known as Al Gharbiya Fort as it commands a view of a high rocky hill at the end of the west wall. It can be reached by climbing a flight of stairs carved ...

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  • Historical


  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Mutrah Fort

Located on top of a rocky, narrow hill, Mutrah Fort stands tall facing the sea and inhaling the winds that waft the fragrant memory of ships gone by, ships that once sailed these azure waters.

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  • Historical


  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Old Muscat Gates

Comprise three main doors: Bab Al Mathaib, Bab Al Kabeer (The Big Door) and Bab Al Sagheer (The Little Door).

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  • Historical

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  • Not Applicable

Wadi Al Arbiyeen

This is one of the most beautiful wadis in Muscat Governorate. It is situated 3 kilometres away from Wilayat Qurayat on the road leading to the villages of Fins and Bamah.

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  • Nature


  • Adventure

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  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountains

Wadi Al Khoud

“Wadi Al Khoudh” is located within 20 minutes outside Muscat Governorate in Wilayat Al Seeb and is considered one of the largest wadi basins in the Sultanate.

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  • Nature


  • Adventure

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountains

Al Hamam Hot Water Springs

One of the hot water springs that located in Bawshar City at the village of Al Hamam. Hot Water is continually abundance thought out the year.

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  • Nature

Habitat


  • Hot Water Spring/s

Wadi Sireen Reserve

The Reserve is located in the eastern AlHajar Mountains about 45 kilometres south of Muscat. There a large number of wild animals in the area, such as the Arabian Tahr and deerز

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  • Nature


  • Wildlife

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountains

Bawshar Sandy Dunes Hills

Bawshar Sandy Dunes Hills This is the only sandy dunes hills located in Muscat, walking distance of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the heart of the capital.

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  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Desert and Sandy Dunes

Bandar Al Khairan

Bandar Al Khairan is beautiful costal site located in Muscat City; costal road from Matrah. With secluded beaches and clear waters, Bandar Al Khairan is the perfect place to while away an afternoon in the sun.

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  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Sandy Beaches


  • Ocean View Clift/s

Qantab Beach

Qantab Beach tucked away in a small bay, the picturesque village of Qantab is at its most beautiful at sunset. The small village is just a few minutes east of Muscat by car and very easy to find because it is well signposted.

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  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Sandy Beaches


  • Rocky Shores

Al Qurm Beach

Al Qurm beach lies in Al Qurm Area in the heart of Muscat and extends over a large area. A number of large hotel chains are built next to it, such as Hotel Muscat InterContinental and Crowne Plaza.

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  • Leisure


  • Nature

Habitat


  • Sandy Beaches