Muscat, Oman

Photo spots in Muscat

• Al Alam PalaceHistoric
  Ornate royal palace on waterfront, iconic architecture not open to public
• Muscat CornicheWaterfront
  Scenic coastal promenade with city views and evening atmosphere
• Mutrah SouksMarkets
  Historic traditional market with spices, textiles, and Old Oman atmosphere
• Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueReligious sites
  Modern mosque with magnificent turquoise dome and intricate tilework
• Mutrah FortHistoric
  Historic seafort overlooking harbor with commanding views
• Royal Opera HouseCulture
  Stunning modern opera house with Islamic architecture
• Qurum BeachBeaches
  Long sandy beach with palms, popular for sunset photography
• Wadi ShabDay trips
  Spectacular canyon with turquoise pools and waterfall, 45min drive
• Bimmah SinkholeDay trips
  Natural limestone sinkhole with emerald lagoon, stunning geology
• Muscat SpeedwayGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.

Where to stay

Hotels near these spots are shown on the map as bed pins, grouped into three price bands, with a booking link for each one. Open the map and tick “Hotels” in the legend.