Muscat International Airport 22 min
Bait Al Baranda Museum (8 min) Cultural-history museum with folk art, maritime & geology exhibits, plus art programs for kids. Mutrah Corniche (11 min) Curved waterside area offering paved paths & artful shelters, plus views of the water & mountains. Muscat Gate Museum (13 min) Exhibits on Omani history, architecture & development in a fortified gate on Muscat's old city wall. Mutrah Fort (9 min) History and architecture Al Mirani Fort (14 min) Scenic outside views are offered of this big, historic fort in a strategic harborfront location. The National Museum of Oman (14 min) Opened in 2016, this museum features exhibits on Oman's history & culture, plus a cinema. Al Alam Palace (18 min) Landmark ceremonial residence of the sultan, noted for its facade with bright blue & gold columns. Qurum Natural Park (12 min) Leafy spot with a lake, a rose garden & a small amusement park for kids, plus cafes & paved paths. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (16 min) Opened in 2001, this huge contemporary mosque features 5 minarets & room for 20,000 worshippers. Mutrah Souq (11 min) Long-running, old-fashioned bazaar featuring household goods, clothing, spices, antiques & more. Sultan's Armed Forces Museum (7 min) Historical exhibitions on Oman's warfare & military, including vehicles, cannons, uniforms & more. Bait Al Zubair Museum (13 min) Cultural museum showcasing Omani relics, including weapons & costumes, plus a mini Omani village. Qurum Beach (11 min) Royal Opera House Muscat (9 min) Built in 2011, this Islamic-Italianate-style complex features a concert theater, gardens & more. Al Jalali Fort (20 min) Historic 1500s sea fort built by the Portuguese & used as both a jail & refuge for the Omani royals. |