Muscat

The Walled City

Discover the most competitive offers throughout the year when travelling to Muscat. The capital city of Oman and an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by various tribes. Being a major port-town, the city attracted many foreign tradesmen and settlers. Muscat experienced rapid development, which led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.

If you are looking for a cultural City tour of Muscat, explore the fort and souks of Nizwa or cool down in lush green gardens of Jebel Akhdar. Whether holidaying in Oman or Muscat, there’s something for everyone, be it scheduled package trips or low cost holidays, you can travel for less.

Getting there

The Muscat International Airport is the main airport with the country flagship airline, Oman Air servicing many sectors within the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and East Africa. Gulf Air and Emirates also provide daily flights from Chennai, Dubai and Bahrain, Etihad Airlines, the Abu Dhabi’s national carrier connects Muscat with Abu Dhabi.

Various international airlines that fly to Muscat International Airport like BA, Swiss Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian offer all-inclusive holiday offers with quality hotels and apartments whether for business or leisure travellers.

If you are travelling from Dubai or other Oman cities, there are many buses services like the Oman National Transport Company and other private luxury buses to take you to this beautiful city. Or take a five-hour drive from Dubai, which with a stopover at Hatta for an exit stamp to enter Oman.

Transportation

While you can travel to Muscat with your own car, there are many maxi taxis that ply the highway from Seeb to the corniche area. The orange and white taxis are a bit pricier and they hang around the hotels for travellers.

Explore
A country full of contrast from its rugged mountains, red dunes and rich green fields, you will be amazed at the diversity this city has to offer.

Al Jalali Fort and Al Mirani fort, built as prisons in the Rocky Mountains in 1580 during the Portuguese occupation, they are now converted into museums.

Corniche Area, the recently renovated corniche is a popular for leisurely walks and as well as for its many not-so-expensive dining venues.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a major attraction, its the third largest mosque in the world and the entire complex is open to non-Muslim visitors.

Mutrah Souk, a maze-like souq it is often described as the best in the Gulf region.

Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace, the office of Sultan Qaboos, ruler of Oman, the beautiful palace stands on the head of a natural deep water harbour and is guarded on either side by the twin forts of Mirani and Jelali. You cannot enter the palace, but can take photographs at the entrance of the palace.

Bait az-Zubair Museum, features displays of Oman’s social history.

Muscat is home to the Amouage perfume factory the most valuable perfume in the world.