Muscat city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Oman’s enchanting capital - CITY GUIDES: Between the Hajar mountains and gem-clear waters of the Gulf of Oman, this ancient city combines ...

Discover Oman, the only country starting with ‘O’. Explore its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, UNESCO sites, Muscat’s ...

11 am: Explore Muttrah. Drive 15 minutes east to Muttrah, the old heart of Muscat. Make the short climb up to Muttrah Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, for magnificent views over ...

One of those treasures is The Chedi Muscat, Oman. Upon entering its lobby, ... The Bail Al Zubair Museum and Old Muscat, the city's historic center, is just 30 minutes away.

Amid the sky-scraping, gold-obsessed cities of the Gulf, Muscat is a breath of fresh air – literally. Here, Oman’s mighty Hajar mountains, the highest range in the Arabian Peninsula, meet soft ...

If you’re taking a taxi or tour, ask the driver to call at old Muscat city view (it’s marked on Google Maps), where the elevated vista over the old town encompasses Al Alam Palace, traditional ...