logo
logo
Sign in

Ultimate Guide to Make your Muscat Trip Memorable!

avatar
Oman Safari Tours
Ultimate Guide to Make your Muscat Trip Memorable!

Muscat is a beautiful place that is located in the Gulf of Oman in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Muscat is the entry point of the large sultanate of Oman and also the place where many visitors love to stay for several days. This place is also the hub of Oman’s cruise ships and even the starting place for desert drives that go down to Salalah. Thus, many visitors always look for attractive Muscat holiday packages to enjoy a memorable trip to Muscat, Oman.


There are a lot of unique things to see and enjoy both inside and outside of this beautiful city of Oman known as Muscat. This city has many things to offer the visitors, like an attractive overview of the culture and lifestyle of Oman, along with a lot of examples of the country’s many delights. The locals of this city are very friendly, and hence, they become really happy when visitors take an interest in their city or country and try their very best to teach them about the history, culture, and traditions of their country.

So, let us discuss some of the best things you can enjoy while your stay in Muscat, Oman.


Best things to enjoy and do in Muscat

  • You can take a look at the Secret Quarter

Sur Al-Lawatia is an enclosed place of the Al-Lawatia. It is an ethnocultural group which is made up of wealthy merchants who live around and in Muscat. This place contains some beautiful townhouses made according to the old Arabian style and enclosed with arched entrances and enclosed balconies.  Previously this quarter was locked overnight and even closed to outsiders. However, today it is not off-limits, but it is important to ask for permission at the gate if you wish to enter the place and look around.


  • Shop to your heart’s content in the Mutrah Souq

Another amazing place visitors love to visit during their trips to Oman is the Mutrah Souq. It is a maze of different types of little shops that sell everything from frankincense, Omani silver, khanjars or local daggers, and traditional jewelry to textiles, pashminas, old furniture, knickknacks, and even intricately carved doors.

There you can see and enjoy many things. While buying Omani silverware, you need to remember that the will can change depending on the daily price of silver.


  • Take a walk around the Sultan’s palace

In Muscat, you will get to see Al Alam, which is the colorful palace of the Sultan. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said took the reins after the demise of Sultan Qaboos bin Said in 2020, has many places around Oman, but this beautiful palace is the only one that comes into public view. Though it is not open to the general people, it can work as a really interesting sight that you should enjoy.


  • You can enjoy architecture and fish at the fish market

Beside Mutrah Corniche, you will see the fish market of Muscat. Though once this was a smelly place, now it can be regarded as an interesting place that combines both old and new with a modern architectural design that shows a memorable thing while playing with light and shadow, along with welcoming fresh air inside. You can even go there on a fine Friday morning to enjoy the hustle and bustle.


  • Enjoy the local arts and crafts

You can visit At Bait Al Zubair, which is located in a restored private residence, to enjoy the amazing collection of Omani artifacts, handicrafts, stamps and coins, and also the traditional furniture. There you can even find a small art gallery and enjoy regular exhibits.


  • Visit the top of the famous Mutrah Fort

Mutrah Fort of Muscat was built by the Portuguese in 1580. Though this place is not that exciting, you must still climb the 250 steps of this fort to reach the top of this place and enjoy several viewpoints on the way. By climbing to the top of this historic building, you can not only get to enjoy amazing views but also can enjoy the rich history of that place.


  • Remember to take a look at the Oman National Museum

You should visit the museum nestled against the beautiful Al Hajar Mountains. This attractive place has a modern structure, along with many hand-on exhibits and interactive experiences that can show the long and rich history of Oman. Thus, you can learn a lot about the past of the beautiful country.


  • Don’t forget to pray at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

If you are looking for a grand mosque, you must visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque of Muscat, Oman. It has five slender minarets, which represent the five pillars of Islam that reach for the sky. Thus, it should be included in your list of must-visit places in Muscat while you are planning for the perfect package holidays to Muscat.

Therefore, while you are planning for a memorable trip to Muscat and hotel Muscat holidays, you should also remember to check the places mentioned above to make your trip unforgettable.



collect
0
avatar
Oman Safari Tours
guide
Zupyak is the world’s largest content marketing community, with over 400 000 members and 3 million articles. Explore and get your content discovered.
Read more