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Review of Muscat
Muscat
Airline tickets to Muscat introduce you to Oman's mellow capital city. The twisting alleyways of old Muscat and the souks of Muttrah represent traditional Oman, contrasting with buzzing, fast-developing Ruwi and Qurm.
Things to do
Trips on Muscat's traditional dhows offer visitors wide-reaching seascapes. The National Museum in Ruwi displays elaborate Omani jewellery and textiles, while Ruwi's Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showcases creative contemporary Islamic architecture.
Shopping
Travel to Muscat for its sleek shopping malls in areas like Ruwi. Old Muscat's maze-like streets hide treasures like the Omani Heritage Gallery, which sells local artwork and silverware. Muttrah Souk is just the place to barter for Muscat holiday souvenirs like Bedouin rugs and ceramics.
Restaurants
Flights to Muscat are tickets to spicy curries in Ruwi and international cuisine in deluxe hotels. Al Khuwair's restaurants like Bin Ateeq offer all-day feasting on Omani shawarma kebabs and specialities. Muttrah's Corniche is great for late-evening kahwa (cardamom-laced coffee), halva and dates.
Nightlife
Few people take flights to Muscat just for its nightlife, but smart bars like Left Bank in Qurm serve cocktails and drinks. A stylish international crowd enjoys late-night jazz and blues at clubs like Piano Lounge, with DJs and musicians.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Muscat. Choose the date of your Muscat flight to coincide with Muscat Festival's exciting programme of drama and arts, kicking off in January.
Review of Muscat
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Very enjoyable08 Apr 13
Really safe and relaxing country, definately worth visiting, even nif you only get the chance to see Muscat.Hgbav - Netherlands
Leisure, Family, Silver
General impression 5 Hotels 5 Restaurants 5 Activities 4 Shopping 4 Going Out 4 Events 5 Average grade 4.6 Report abuseReviewer's tip
Rent a 4x4, bring some snorkelling gear and travel there in the winter.
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Warm Land26 Nov 12
heerlijk ontspannen veilig land met zeer vriendelijke mensen.(behalve als ze in de auto stappen want dan worden het onbeheersbare projectielen).jgluss - Oman
Leisure, Family, Ivory
General impression 5 Hotels 5 Restaurants 5 Activities 4 Shopping 5 Going Out 4 Events 4 Average grade 4.6 Report abuseReviewer's tip
ervaar dit!!!
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ontwapenend07 Jun 12
Muscat is een prachtige interessante stad die historie verbindt met het heden. De inwoners zijn gastvrij en buitengewoon hartelijk. De oude stad, de moskee en ook de omgeving van Muscat zijn zeer de moeite waard. Wij komen er ieder jaar, en komen steeds tijd te kort.robbert - Holland
Leisure, Partner, Ivory
General impression 5 Hotels 5 Restaurants 5 Activities 5 Shopping 4 Going Out 3 Events 4 Average grade 4.4 Report abuseReviewer's tip
Moskee, Soek, Corniche, Muttrah Soek, dolphins at sea. Huur een auto en ga naar Nakhal, Ar Rustaq. Vissersplaatsje Qurayyat (in de ochtend), langs Finns Beach (zwemmen) naar Sur en als je zin hebt 's avonds naar Ras Al Jinz voor de schildpadden. Niet bang zijn een auto te huren: rijden is een feest en verdwalen kan niet: iedereen helpt je graag.
