Blessed with heritage, adventure and striking desert – Oman’s capital is an Arabian jewel combining Modernization with old school love.
Royal Opera House in Muscat for musical performances
A state-of-the-art opera house exists in Muscat where world class operas and musicians perform round the year. The opera house complex consists of a concert theatre, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, luxury restaurants and an art centre for musical, theatrical and operatic productions
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque for its architectural grandeur
The lavishly decorated mosque with its archways, courtyards, chandeliers, ornate doors, white marble floors and manicured lawns is an architectural marvel. The elegant carved arches lead to the courtyard and from there you can enter the huge main prayer hall, entirely decorated in white, blue and gold.
Amouage Perfume factory for its luxury scents
Amouage is a home-grown perfume brand that uses exotic ingredients like frankincense, roses, saffron and spices to make their trademark scent. Take a tour of the factory during which the guide explains the perfume production process. A whiff of this perfume is enough to feel like royalty.
Golf for sport lovers
Muscat has become the new golf destination in Oman and hosts three 18-hole grass golf courses located at Muscat Hills Golf & Country Club, Al Mouj Golf and Ghala Valley Golf Club. For those wanting to learn the game, each course also has an academy staffed by qualified golf instructors who will be happy to guide you through the early stages.
Sailing and Dolphin watching
Oman is a sailor’s delight as it houses several world class yachts, cruises and a stunning marina. Take a coastal tour of Muscat and sail deep into the sea to watch hundreds of dolphins jump in the air acrobatically. There are also dive centers for professional divers to experience the beautiful marine life.
Explore Omani art and culture
The historical forts and castles of Oman are the country’s most striking cultural landmarks and a major draw for visitors today. Walk up to the gates of the Sultan’s ceremonial Al Alam Palace and get an insight into Omani life by visiting the Bait Al Zubair Museum or National Museum.
Middle East’s largest Aquarium
Built inside the Mall of Muscat, the aquarium is first of its kind in Oman and the largest in the Middle East covering 8,000 square meters of the mall and spanning three floors. The Oman aquarium showcases around 1000 types of Omani fishes and 30,000 marine animals including sharks, lobsters, turtles, rays, local corals, penguins and crocodiles.
