Fill your Muscat beach holidays with days of snorkelling or relaxing on the beach. Or hire jet skis and take boat trips to watch wild dolphins. Fans of beach holidays will love Muscat for its sandy beaches at Marjan, Bandar Jissah and Qurum. But for something a little exclusive, try Muscat's private beaches, which offer day membership.
Choose your time well and you'll find Muscat's beaches quieter. Locals come to Muscat's beaches on Fridays, in the late afternoon, and during Omani school holidays. Try Bandar Jissah, which tends to be quieter than the more easily accessible Marjan and Qurum. At Qurum beach, when the tide is out, walk away from the hotel area for more solitude.
Don your snorkel and head for Marjan Beach. Coral reefs close to the shore make this Muscat's best beach for snorkellers. Hop on a jet ski and whiz through the water at Qurum Beach. Take a long walk along the sand when the tide is out. Late in the afternoon, join the locals for a game of beach football.
On Muscat beach holidays, kids will love the golden sand at Bandar Jissah and exploring rock pools when the tide is out. From here take them on a short boat trip along the coast. This beach also has a children's playground and a snack shop. Away from Muscat's beaches, holidays can also include a dolphin-watching boat tour.
You don't have to stay on Muscat's public beaches as there are plenty of private ones, some of which offer daily membership to visitors. Many have excellent facilities such as a wide range of watersports, beach activities and cafes, ideal for those on beach holidays in Muscat.
