Muscat feels like a city that’s learned to sit comfortably between the sea and the desert. In Mutrah you’ll wander narrow alleys past the old fort, hear the call to prayer echo over the harbor, and haggle for silver bracelets in a market that’s been trading for centuries. A short walk brings you to...
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8- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque$5-$5
Marvel at the marble dome and the world's second‑largest hand‑woven carpet; entry fee applies.
Find on Viator → - Mutrah Souq$0-$0
Wander the historic market, haggle for silver jewelry and frankincense; free to explore.
Find on Viator → - Kargeen Caffe – Shuwa$12-$15
Enjoy slow‑cooked lamb served on a banana leaf for lunch; costs $12‑$15.
Find on Viator → - Bait Al Zubair Museum$3-$3
Explore a private collection of Omani weaponry, jewelry, and household items.
Find on Viator → - Qurum Natural Park$0-$0
Relax in a coastal green space with walking trails and a children’s garden; free entry.
Find on Viator → - Wadi Shab$15-$15
Swim in emerald‑green pools and explore a gorge; entry $10 plus $5 parking.
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Where to stay
6Where to eat
9- Kargeen Caffe$12-$15/ppOmani · MutrahReserve →
- Bait Al Luban$18-$22/ppSeafood · QurumReserve →
- Al Aseel Restaurant$6-$8/ppOmani · Al KhuwairReserve →
- The Beach Restaurant$10-$15/ppInternational · QurumReserve →
- Kahwa House$4-$6/ppOmani Coffee & Snacks · MutrahReserve →
- The Chedi Muscat – Rooftop Lounge$8-$12/ppCocktails · Madinat Al Sultan QaboosReserve →
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