Muscat, Oman

Places to visit
What to do with Children in Tow in Muscat

Children’s Museum

This museum was opened in 1990. It is a unique structure easily differentiated from its surroundings by its twin domes. The Children’s Museum is primarily a science museum with a focus on the environment and nature. For tourists travelling with their children, this is an ideal stop. The interactive exhibits are fantastic and children are able to participate in virtual tours.

Timings: Saturday- Wednesday 8.30 am - 1 pm, Thursday 9am-1pm, closed Fridays
Admission: 500 Baisas (Adults); 100 Baisas (Children)
Address: off Sultan Qaboos St...

Qurum Park
Al Mirani Fort
Al-Bustan Palace Hotel
Al-Riyam Park
Bait al Baranda
Bait al Zubayr
Children’s Museum
Fish Market
Muscat Gate Museum
Mutrah Fort
Mutrah Souk
National Museum
Natural History Museum
Omani French Museum
Omani Museum
Sohar
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum
Sultan’s Palace
The Watchtower
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Hotels
Al Bustan Palace Hotel

This lavish hotel is world famous. The rooms, the restaurants and the service are excellent. The view from the bedrooms is stunning, as these look out onto the surrounding bays and mountains; the hote...

Al Falaj Hotel

With a central location in Muscat close to major tourist attractions and the business district, the 4-star Al Falaj provides everything a traveler needs for a comfortable and relaxing stay. There are ...

Beach Hotel

This hotel, which is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, offers tastefully furnished rooms that are spacious and comfortable with a decor and ambiance that  have a distinctly Omani feel to i...

Coral Hotel

This is a charming, nautical-themed hotel in the Hayy As Saruj neighborhood of Muscat. With its staff dressed as deckhands and the rooms decorated to look like the inside of a ship, the Coral Hotel is...

Crowne Plaza Hotel

At the tip of Qurum Beach and not far from Muttrah Souk and the diplomatic district, the Crowne Plaza Hotel has 205 rooms, 7 restaurants and a recreation facility that includes a tennis court, squash ...

Delmon Hotel Apartments

Delmon Hotel Apartments is a quality hotel at a very affordable price. Its excellent location by the beaches and Oman Dive Center and clean and spacious apartments with living room, dining area and fu...

Dream Resort

Located near Seeb International Airport and not far from the city center of Muscat, this is an three-star hotel with rooms overlooking the sea equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite tel...

Golden Tulip Seeb

Located just a few minutes from the Muscat International Airport, the Golden Tulip Seeb has 177 rooms and suites and four excellent dining options. With a gym, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, tennis ...

Grand Hyatt Muscat

This lavish hotel has a delightful interior. The décor takes into account Omani culture and the hotel also sheds light on Muscat’s history with a bar named after a ship that was found here containing ...

Inter-continental Hotel Muscat

A 35-acre oasis in the diplomatic quarter of Muscat, the InterContinental Hotel is a luxury hotel close to many of the city’s famed attractions. The spacious and beautifully decorated rooms all have s...

Majan Continental Hotel

Overlooking the sea and city, the Majan Continental has 159 spacious and comfortable rooms. Hotel facilities include restaurants with European cuisine, internationally themed buffets and live entertai...

Naseem Hotel

With an unbeatable location right in the heart of Mutrah, the Naseem hotel is a budget traveler’s best bet. The rooms are simple, clean and comfortable with great views of the harbor. The souk and the...

Park Inn Muscat

A first-class hotel at an affordable price, the Park Inn Muscat is located between the Muscat International Airport and Ruwi, close to the city’s main business center, and is a short distance from the...

Radisson Blu Hotel

This brand new, 156-room hotel in the commercial center of Muscat is conveniently located ten minutes away from the airport. Business travelers will enjoy the extra benefits of the hotel’s Business Cl...

Ramada Muscat Hotel

The Ramada Hotel Muscat has a great location in Shatti Al Qurum, by the diploamatic center and right off Qurum Beach. Conveniently located next to it is the Al Masa Mall, with a wide range of shopping...

Safeer Continental

This three-star hotel has anything a traveler to Muscat would need. The rooms have great views of the mountains and complimentary wireless internet and the hotel facilities include a state of the art ...

Sawadi Beach Hotel

For travelers who want to get a bit closer to nature, the Al Sawadi Beach Resort, which is set in a lush garden by the beach, is a wonderful option.  Guests can choose between the king rooms and twin ...

Shangrila’s Barr al Jissah Resort & Spa

Tucked into Al Jissah Bay and right on the beautiful beach and sparkling waters, Shangri-La’s three hotel resort provides the perfect getaway. The hotels are integrated into 124 acres of nature agains...

The Chedi Muscat

The Chedi Muscat, a member of “The Leading Hotels of The World” and Oman’s first contemporary hotel, opened its doors in 2003. The resort offers understated elegance and a perfect mix of Omani ...

The Treasure Box

This boutique hotel in the quiet Al Ghubra area is close to the Grand Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Sport Complex and a short drive from the Muscat Airport. A great value, the rooms have great views, an LC...

Al Bustan Palace Hotel

This lavish hotel is world famous. The rooms, the restaurants and the service are excellent. The view from the bedrooms is stunning, as these look out onto the surrounding bays and mountains; the hote...

Al Falaj Hotel

With a central location in Muscat close to major tourist attractions and the business district, the 4-star Al Falaj provides everything a traveler needs for a comfortable and relaxing stay. There are ...

Coral Hotel

This is a charming, nautical-themed hotel in the Hayy As Saruj neighborhood of Muscat. With its staff dressed as deckhands and the rooms decorated to look like the inside of a ship, the Coral Hotel is...

Grand Hyatt Muscat

This lavish hotel has a delightful interior. The décor takes into account Omani culture and the hotel also sheds light on Muscat’s history with a bar named after a ship that was found here containing ...

Inter-continental Hotel Muscat

A 35-acre oasis in the diplomatic quarter of Muscat, the InterContinental Hotel is a luxury hotel close to many of the city’s famed attractions. The spacious and beautifully decorated rooms all have s...

Shangrila’s Barr al Jissah Resort & Spa

Tucked into Al Jissah Bay and right on the beautiful beach and sparkling waters, Shangri-La’s three hotel resort provides the perfect getaway. The hotels are integrated into 124 acres of nature agains...

The Chedi Muscat

The Chedi Muscat, a member of “The Leading Hotels of The World” and Oman’s first contemporary hotel, opened its doors in 2003. The resort offers understated elegance and a perfect mix of Omani ...

Beach Hotel

This hotel, which is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, offers tastefully furnished rooms that are spacious and comfortable with a decor and ambiance that  have a distinctly Omani feel to i...

Crowne Plaza Hotel

At the tip of Qurum Beach and not far from Muttrah Souk and the diplomatic district, the Crowne Plaza Hotel has 205 rooms, 7 restaurants and a recreation facility that includes a tennis court, squash ...

Golden Tulip Seeb

Located just a few minutes from the Muscat International Airport, the Golden Tulip Seeb has 177 rooms and suites and four excellent dining options. With a gym, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, tennis ...

Majan Continental Hotel

Overlooking the sea and city, the Majan Continental has 159 spacious and comfortable rooms. Hotel facilities include restaurants with European cuisine, internationally themed buffets and live entertai...

Park Inn Muscat

A first-class hotel at an affordable price, the Park Inn Muscat is located between the Muscat International Airport and Ruwi, close to the city’s main business center, and is a short distance from the...

Radisson Blu Hotel

This brand new, 156-room hotel in the commercial center of Muscat is conveniently located ten minutes away from the airport. Business travelers will enjoy the extra benefits of the hotel’s Business Cl...

Safeer Continental

This three-star hotel has anything a traveler to Muscat would need. The rooms have great views of the mountains and complimentary wireless internet and the hotel facilities include a state of the art ...

The Treasure Box

This boutique hotel in the quiet Al Ghubra area is close to the Grand Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Sport Complex and a short drive from the Muscat Airport. A great value, the rooms have great views, an LC...

Delmon Hotel Apartments

Delmon Hotel Apartments is a quality hotel at a very affordable price. Its excellent location by the beaches and Oman Dive Center and clean and spacious apartments with living room, dining area and fu...

Dream Resort

Located near Seeb International Airport and not far from the city center of Muscat, this is an three-star hotel with rooms overlooking the sea equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite tel...

Naseem Hotel

With an unbeatable location right in the heart of Mutrah, the Naseem hotel is a budget traveler’s best bet. The rooms are simple, clean and comfortable with great views of the harbor. The souk and the...

Ramada Muscat Hotel

The Ramada Hotel Muscat has a great location in Shatti Al Qurum, by the diploamatic center and right off Qurum Beach. Conveniently located next to it is the Al Masa Mall, with a wide range of shopping...

Sawadi Beach Hotel

For travelers who want to get a bit closer to nature, the Al Sawadi Beach Resort, which is set in a lush garden by the beach, is a wonderful option.  Guests can choose between the king rooms and twin ...

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Restaurants
Al Tanoor

This lovely, sophisticated restaurant serves delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. The food is pricey but worth it. Customers can choose to be seated inside or outside, but either way, you should make res...

Al-Boom Restaurant

This restaurant serves tasty food, but the atmosphere and location should be what draws you here. While eating, you will be able to look out of Al-Boom’s large windows overlooking Muscat’s harbor, pro...

Al-Bulbul Restaurant and Coffee shop

For those on a budget this is a great place to grab some of the tastiest shawarma for lunch or dinner. Inside you will find mostly Arab and Turkish cuisine, and plenty of options if you want to grab a...

Al-Daleh Restaurant

This destination will ensure you get the most for your money as dishes are of excellent quality and are served at more than reasonable prices. The dishes listed on the menu are international so all cu...

Automatic Restaurant

For those on a budget this is a great place to grab some quality Lebanese cuisine. This is a chain franchise, with restaurants located all over Muscat. Easy on the pockets, the service is also remarka...

Bait al Bahr

Bait al-Bahr is known for their seafood dishes. The restaurant looks out onto the beach providing a breath-taking view of the sea; the seafood also has a distinctly Omani taste, which adds to the uniq...

Bin Atique

This restaurant will provide an authentic, cheap Omani experience. Be prepared when you come here-you will be served very traditionally Omani food (some people love Omani cuisine, others would prefer ...

Capri Court

Capri Court is another excellent destination for those seeking Italian food during their stay in Muscat. Fresh ingredients are used to churn out these high quality dishes, and you will always find a r...

D’Arcy’s Kitchen

Eat your fill of delicious pastas, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, smoothies and other fresh juices here. You will also find traditional American cuisine, like (beef) bacon and steak and fries. The foo...

Fast Food ‘n’ Juice Center

This road side joint is located right next to the entrance of the Mutrah Souk. The café is always busy and customers are bound to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the surrounding area. The tables are ou...

Khargeen Cafe

This cafe is always alive with activity, and is a favorite among the locals. The food served is traditionally Arabian cuisine, and the cafe style provides for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The ...

Meknes Restaurant

Those looking for a fine meal are unlikely to be disappointed with Meknes Restaurant. This venue is known for its fantastic stews (particularly the lamb) and its vintage Moroccan tea. You will also en...

Mumtaz Mahal

This is the most famous of Muscat’s Indian restaurants-for those who love spicy food this is the place to be! North Indian Mughal cuisine is the specialty here, and the atmosphere is very soothing wit...

Restaurant

This simply named eating establishment is one of Muscat’s better known restaurants. It is no wonder, as mouth-watering dishes are served here- both international as well as local. The sampling of loca...

Sultanah

For the ultimate fine dining experience, tourists should stop at this extravagant restaurant. The interior is beautifully decorated in a contemporary style, and the service is fit to match. The dishes...

Tche Cafe

This modern venue has one of the best seaside views in Muscat. Tche Cafe can be a bit on the expensive side, especially if you order the locally caught fish on the menu. It is still a great place to u...

Tuscany

Though expensive, the food served at Tuscany certainly lives up to the bill. The restaurant has won numerous awards and is considered to be the best Italian restaurant in Muscat. The menu changes with...

Al Tanoor

This lovely, sophisticated restaurant serves delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. The food is pricey but worth it. Customers can choose to be seated inside or outside, but either way, you should make res...

Bait al Bahr

Bait al-Bahr is known for their seafood dishes. The restaurant looks out onto the beach providing a breath-taking view of the sea; the seafood also has a distinctly Omani taste, which adds to the uniq...

Capri Court

Capri Court is another excellent destination for those seeking Italian food during their stay in Muscat. Fresh ingredients are used to churn out these high quality dishes, and you will always find a r...

Sultanah

For the ultimate fine dining experience, tourists should stop at this extravagant restaurant. The interior is beautifully decorated in a contemporary style, and the service is fit to match. The dishes...

Tuscany

Though expensive, the food served at Tuscany certainly lives up to the bill. The restaurant has won numerous awards and is considered to be the best Italian restaurant in Muscat. The menu changes with...

Al-Boom Restaurant

This restaurant serves tasty food, but the atmosphere and location should be what draws you here. While eating, you will be able to look out of Al-Boom’s large windows overlooking Muscat’s harbor, pro...

Al-Daleh Restaurant

This destination will ensure you get the most for your money as dishes are of excellent quality and are served at more than reasonable prices. The dishes listed on the menu are international so all cu...

D’Arcy’s Kitchen

Eat your fill of delicious pastas, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, smoothies and other fresh juices here. You will also find traditional American cuisine, like (beef) bacon and steak and fries. The foo...

Khargeen Cafe

This cafe is always alive with activity, and is a favorite among the locals. The food served is traditionally Arabian cuisine, and the cafe style provides for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The ...

Meknes Restaurant

Those looking for a fine meal are unlikely to be disappointed with Meknes Restaurant. This venue is known for its fantastic stews (particularly the lamb) and its vintage Moroccan tea. You will also en...

Mumtaz Mahal

This is the most famous of Muscat’s Indian restaurants-for those who love spicy food this is the place to be! North Indian Mughal cuisine is the specialty here, and the atmosphere is very soothing wit...

Restaurant

This simply named eating establishment is one of Muscat’s better known restaurants. It is no wonder, as mouth-watering dishes are served here- both international as well as local. The sampling of loca...

Tche Cafe

This modern venue has one of the best seaside views in Muscat. Tche Cafe can be a bit on the expensive side, especially if you order the locally caught fish on the menu. It is still a great place to u...

Al-Bulbul Restaurant and Coffee shop

For those on a budget this is a great place to grab some of the tastiest shawarma for lunch or dinner. Inside you will find mostly Arab and Turkish cuisine, and plenty of options if you want to grab a...

Automatic Restaurant

For those on a budget this is a great place to grab some quality Lebanese cuisine. This is a chain franchise, with restaurants located all over Muscat. Easy on the pockets, the service is also remarka...

Bin Atique

This restaurant will provide an authentic, cheap Omani experience. Be prepared when you come here-you will be served very traditionally Omani food (some people love Omani cuisine, others would prefer ...

Fast Food ‘n’ Juice Center

This road side joint is located right next to the entrance of the Mutrah Souk. The café is always busy and customers are bound to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the surrounding area. The tables are ou...

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