OmanTripperAl Alam Palace (قصر العلم) is the ceremonial palace of His Majesty the Sultan. The palace is located in the heart of the Old Muscat, it is surrounded by the Al Jalali and Al Mirani forts and will soon be facing the upcoming National Museum of Oman. Former Sultan’s used to live in a house […]
Wadi Shab (Wadi Shab) also spelled Wadi Shab, is a very popular wadi located in the Al Sharqiyah Region in Oman. It is a very popular outdoor attraction for both locals and expats, and people come here for the nature, to swim in the fresh water pools or just to have a barbecue. The main […]
Bat necropolis (مـقـابـر بـات) is a prehistoric site near Ibri in Al Dhahira region. The necropolis consists of several “beehive” tombs and domes that were part of the prehistoric settlement of Bat that dates back to the 3rd millennium B.C, meaning that they are over 4,000 years old! The necropolis at Bat is about 30 minutes drive from […]
Ibri Castle (حصن عبري) is one of the most significant castles in Ibri in the governorate of Dhahira. It was originally built by the Nabhan Tribe around 500 years ago and completed by a Sheikh from the Yaqoubi Tribe in that same century. The castle was renovated in the early 90s and opened to the […]
Muscat Gate (بوابة مسقط) is one of these easily missed attractions in Muscat that deserve a bit more attention. Muscat Gate used to act as an official gate for the old city of Muscat in ancient times that used to be shut off after sunset to stop movement in and out of the city at […]
Wadi Al Arbaeen (وادي العربيين) also spelled Wadi Al Arab’een, Wadi Al Arabiyeen or Wadi Al Arabieen, is one of my favorite outdoors places in Oman and frankly… my favorite wadi. Wadi Al Arbaeen is not very accessible due to the lack of signage, and the stretch of off-road that you need to get through. However, you […]
Wadi bani Ghafir (وادي بني غاÙر) is a small village located between Rustaq and Ibri. We stopped in Wadi bani Ghafir on our way to Ibri (where we visited Ibri Castle, Bat Necropolis and the unique Wadi Dham). Although we heard the wadi is a good camping spot and there is plenty of water during […]
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (جامع السلطان قابوس الأكبر) is one of those attractions that you have to visit if you are coming to Muscat. It is one of the most beautiful and extravagant modern mosques in the world. The mosque was first opened in 2001 and took six years to build. The mosque features […]
Wadi Dhum (وادي ضم) also spelled Wadi Damm or Wadi Dham, is a wadi located in Al Dhahirah region of Oman. We heard the wadi is a nice one to visit so we decided to pay it a visit during our trip to Ibri where we also visited Ibri Castle and Bat Necropolis. Wadi Dhum […]
The Royal Opera House Muscat (دار الأوبرا السلطانية مسقط) is one of the most gorgeous architectural masterpieces in the Sultanate of Oman and the host of some of the biggest cultural events in Oman. If you are coming to visit Muscat you have to pass by the Opera House to witness the magnificence and beauty […]