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Explore Magical Muscat holidays

Why should Muscat be your next holiday destination? Well, in a word, it’s unspoilt. If you’re looking for a fresh take on the Middle East, with fewer supercars and more souks, this could be the capital for you. With regular flights with our oneworld® partner, Qatar Airways, you can land you in your dream sun spot year-round.

Safe, attractive and welcoming, you’ll feel well looked after in Muscat – it’s the little things, like the sweet dates that come with your rosewater coffee, and the warm familiarity which locals extend to visitors, that makes Muscat a great holiday destination for everyone. Families may fall for the calm beaches tucked around the city, where you might spot turtles surfacing, whilst couples can enjoy a full cultural immersion, starting in the Muttrah Souq, and ending the day in a traditional hotel. No holiday is complete without stopping to gawp at the artistry within the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

Old Muscat

Separated from the rest of Muscat by mountains, Old Muscat is a tiny, historic walled city dominated by government buildings – many of which, with their serene, symmetrical architecture and gorgeous horseshoe arches, are worth seeing from the outside even if you can’t go in. Two imposing forts, Al Mirani and Al Jalaili, stand guard above the grandiose ceremonial home of the Sultan – the Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace. You can visit the National Museum, which opened to the public in 2016 and tells a comprehensive history of Oman. If you want to stay near the area, check in at Al Bustan Palace – a Ritz-Carlton Hotel – it's set in a former palace.

Muttrah

With its large port and famous souq, Muttrah, Muscat’s old commercial neighbourhood, is an enticing place to come shopping. Heaps of silver, mounds of frankincense and the odd ceremonial dagger (khangar) glint among clutches of lamps and braces of pottery in Muttrah Souq, whilst the fish and fruit markets are just along the corniche. Thanks to the markets, restaurants in the area have access to the freshest ingredients – look out for freshly grilled fish on the menus. Have a bite to eat, then have a sunset stroll along the corniche to enjoy the area in its best light.

Ruwi

There is a buzz here that you’ll find nowhere else in the city. Inland from Muttrah, Ruwi is the modern side of Muscat, with all the trappings of a major city hub. This is primarily Muscat’s business district, but there are cafés, shops and restaurants, and a sizable Indian expat population means you can often find good curry in a pinch. The Sheraton Oman is a five-star hotel that’s convenient for business travellers. Its smart indoor and outdoor pools and fancy restaurants are all top-notch.

Qurum

Qurum

With its line-up of nice hotels, a sandy beach and an elegant park, the upmarket seafront neighbourhood of Qurum is a great place to stay in the city. Qurum Beach is a popular spot with locals in the evenings – in the day it’s quiet and well serviced by beach bars. The city’s magnificent Royal Opera House is just around the corner – which is worth touring even if you don’t fancy its performance programme – and twenty minutes’ drive takes you to the famously magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. If you want to stick around for the night, the Crowne Plaza Muscat is a hilltop hotel with a great infinity pool – or stay on the beach: at the recently renovated Intercontinental Muscat.

Into the mountains

City against mountain range at idyllic sunset. Nizwa in Sultanate of Oman.

Into the mountains

The famous ‘Green Mountain’ that you can see from Muscat is within reach by car. Drive 150 km out of Muscat, into the foothills, and you’ll find the city of Nizwah. Once Oman’s capital, it holds a traditional livestock market and has a historic fort. From here it’s a short drive up to Jebal Akhdar. It’s cooler up here – in the low teens in winter – but that’s not the only reason to stay: the luxury Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar is an amazing resort that lures plenty of visitors from the city. Twin it with somewhere on the coast, like the excellent Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa, for two ways to experience luxurious Omani hospitality.

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Make the most of the city – and discover what lies beyond.

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