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Things to do in Muscat

See the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House, walk Muttrah Corniche to its souq and fort, and explore the museums of Old Muscat.

13 sights

All tours and tickets in Muscat

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Viewpoint

Al Alam Palace

The ceremonial palace of Sultan Qaboos in Old Muscat, known for its blue and gold facade.Entry: Free to view from outsideSearch tours on Klook
Museum

Al Mirani Fort

A harbor fort rebuilt by the Portuguese in 1588, now with a weapons museum and sea views.Entry: OMR[fee], tickets at receptionSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Bait Al Luban

A Muttrah restaurant named by the tourism ministry for authentic Omani dishes such as shuwa and harees.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

Bait Al Zubair Museum

A museum in Old Muscat, founded by the Zubair family in 1998, on Omani crafts and social history.Entry: Pay at the door. Closed FridaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Market

Mutrah Fish Market

Muttrah's fish market by the harbor, where the catch includes sardines, prawns and king mackerel.Entry: Pay as you go
Market

Mutrah Souq

A traditional market of narrow alleys and small shops behind the Muttrah seafront.Entry: Pay as you go
Neighborhood

Muttrah Corniche

The seafront promenade of Muttrah, curving between the souq, the fort and the old harbor.Entry: Free to visit
Viewpoint

Muttrah Fort

A hilltop fort with three round towers, looking down on Muttrah Corniche and the old harbor.Entry: Pay at the gateSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Museum

National Museum of Oman

Oman's story in 14 galleries in Old Muscat, from maritime instruments to early Islamic manuscripts.Entry: Pay at the ticket deskSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Opera Galleria

The opera house's arcade of Omani craft shops, cafés and restaurants, which open from 8 AM to midnight.Entry: Pay as you go
Beach

Qurum Beach

A long sandy beach with a promenade, a few minutes' drive from the opera house.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Museum

Royal Opera House Muscat

The Gulf's first opera house, opened in 2011, with guided tours of its hall and gardens.Entry: Guided tours Saturday to ThursdaySearch tickets and tours on Klook
Mosque

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Oman's great mosque, opened in 2001, with a 50 m dome and a vast hand-woven Persian carpet.Entry: Non-Muslim visitors Saturday to Thursday morningsSearch tickets and tours on Klook

See them in a day-by-day plan

[Photo: Muscat]
Muscat in 2 daysSultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, National Museum, Muttrah Corniche, Bait Al Zubair, Mutrah Souq, Muttrah Fort, Qurum Beach2 days, OmanBalanced pace