Be amazed by the grandeur of the vast Al Alam Palace and a heritage that mixes Persian and Portuguese influences on your Muscat city break. Haggle in Muttrah's bustling souk market and take a break with a fresh fruit juice. Wander along the sandy beaches cooled by the sea breeze and hear the call to prayer as you explore Muscat's lively city streets. Take a boat tour to watch dolphins frolic in the turquoise sea.
Give into the temptation of fresh bread and grilled meat in Muscat's old city. Just try and resist the wonderful seafood or fragrant curries at Muscat's restaurants, mostly found in the hotel restaurants. After sunning yourself and snorkelling at Muscat's beaches, cool off on your city break with a freshly squeezed mango juice.
Muscat spreads out along the turquoise Gulf of Oman coast. How about staying in a palatial beach resort on your Muscat city break? You can opt for a boutique hotel in lush gardens. Or stay in Muscat's atmospheric harbourfront Corniche, at Muttrah. From here, you'll be a short walk from Muscat's most exotic souk market and beautiful old merchant houses.
Explore mosques, palaces and forts on your Muscat city break. Snorkel or sunbathe at one of Muscat's beaches. Learn about the city of Muscat's 5000-year history at the Bait Al-Zubair heritage museum and gaze in awe at the blue and gold façade of Muscat's Al Alam Palace, the cermonial palace of Sultan Qaboos of Oman. Soak up the buzz in the souks (markets) and wander the city's waterfront Corniche. You can even watch camel-racing on a Muscat city break.
