Muscat International Airport 23 min
Mutrah Souq (9 min)
Long-running, old-fashioned bazaar featuring household goods, clothing, spices, antiques & more. Al Alam Palace (16 min)
Landmark ceremonial residence of the sultan, noted for its facade with bright blue & gold columns. Royal Opera House Muscat (10 min)
Built in 2011, this Islamic-Italianate-style complex features a concert theater, gardens & more. Qurum Natural Park (13 min)
Leafy spot with a lake, a rose garden & a small amusement park for kids, plus cafes & paved paths. Bait Al Zubair Museum (11 min)
Cultural museum showcasing Omani relics, including weapons & costumes, plus a mini Omani village. Bait Al Baranda Museum (6 min)
Cultural-history museum with folk art, maritime & geology exhibits, plus art programs for kids. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (17 min)
Opened in 2001, this huge contemporary mosque features 5 minarets & room for 20,000 worshippers. Mutrah Corniche (9 min)
Curved waterside area offering paved paths & artful shelters, plus views of the water & mountains. Al Mirani Fort (12 min)
Scenic outside views are offered of this big, historic fort in a strategic harborfront location. The National Museum of Oman (12 min)
Opened in 2016, this museum features exhibits on Oman's history & culture, plus a cinema. Al Jalali Fort (18 min)
Historic 1500s sea fort built by the Portuguese & used as both a jail & refuge for the Omani royals. Mutrah Fort (7 min)
History and architecture Sultan's Armed Forces Museum (6 min)
Historical exhibitions on Oman's warfare & military, including vehicles, cannons, uniforms & more. Qurum Beach (12 min) Muscat Gate Museum (11 min)
Exhibits on Omani history, architecture & development in a fortified gate on Muscat's old city wall. | 
