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The National Museum (المتحف الوطني) is located in Old Muscat directly opposite of Al-Alam Palace. If you have time to visit only one museum on your visit to Muscat, there is no question about this being the one and only museum that you must visit. The National Museum is a state of the art museum […]
Muscat is a relatively small city, but it still offers a variety of things to do and see, and it is impossible to cover everything in a single day. However, this itinerary will attempt to provide ideas on how to make the most of your visit to Muscat if you only have a single day […]
The Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sohar (جامع السلطان قابوس في صحار) is a grand royal mosque in Sohar in Al Batinah region of Oman, that was inaugurated in October 2016. Like all new royal mosques, the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sohar is open for non-Muslims to visit free of charge from 8am to 11am Saturday […]
Al-Hazm Castle (حصن الحزم) in Rustaq at Batinah region, is one of the most magnificent castles in Oman. It had been under renovation by the Ministry of Tourism for a few years and was recently re-opened to the public with modern electronic guides and exhibits that make a visit to this castle a must-do to anyone […]
Jabreen Castle (حصن جبرين) (also spelled Jibreen Castle or Jabrin Castle) is the most beautiful historic castle in the whole of Oman. This historic castle was constructed in the late 17th century and is located in Bahla in the Dakhiliyah Governorate about 175 KM away from Muscat. Jabreen Castle was built by Imam Bel’arab bin Sultan […]
Taqah Castle (حصن طاقة) is the most popular castle to visit in the region of Dhofar in the South of Oman. Taqah Castle is located in Taqah, an old city 33 kilometers east of Salalah. Taqah Castle was built in the 19th century. This makes it a relatively new castle in comparison to forts and […]
Nakhal Fort (قلعة نخل) is one of the most magnificent forts in Oman and one of the most popular ones to visit after Nizwa Fort and Jabreen Castle. The exact date in which this ancient fort was built is unknown, but many believe that it was built in pre-Islamic times, i.e. more than 1,500 years […]
Going through Souq Muttrah may be a confusing experience for a tourist expecting to find the magic of Arabia in the most historic seaside market of Oman. Souq Muttrah is full of Indian shopkeepers selling pashmina, strange looking golden idols, unconvincing copper coins, and strange juice mixes that feature Vimto and vanilla ice cream, but […]
The Mosque of Sultan Said bin Taimur (commonly known as Said bin Taimur Mosque -جامع السلطان سعيد بن تيمور) is one of the most breathtaking architectural landmarks in Oman and one of the most significant mosques built in Oman in recent times. This mosque was constructed through the private financing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos […]
The oasis of Ibri ( عبري ) is now mostly known for its oil fields more than anything else, but this special city in Al Dhahira Governante is rich with many historical and natural offerings that should not be overlooked. Things To Do The biggest attraction in Ibri and one of the most significant archeological […]