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Visit Muscat

The Sultanate of Oman sits on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula. In addition to its unique arts, culture, folklore and artistry heritage, it boasts a wide range of visual delights from arid deserts, to lush wadis, sweeping beaches and scenic mountains.

As the capital and financial and trade centre of Oman, Muscat balances the perfect blend of the old with the new through its grandiose mosques, castles, forts, souks and towers. The charming capital is littered with famous landmarks, including the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq, the forts of Al-Jalali and Al-Mirani which surround the elegant Al-Alam Palace, as well as Al-Bustan Palace Hotel. More...

Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club
Interactive map of the golf course Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club Muscat Hills has been carefully crafted by the internationally acclaimed golf course designer, Paul Thomas, of Dave Thomas ...
Anantara Marks Middle East and North Africa As Key Development Area
Owned by the Thailand-based Minor International, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is expanding its portfolio across the MENA region with the opening of four new properties by 2011. Following ...
Oman Air Non-Stop To London And Bangkok
Oman Air, the National Carrier of The Sultanate of Oman has introduced wide-body A330 aircraft on their daily London Heathrow services on May 1st. From 17th May the carrier adds a second A330 to ...
Oman's first grass golf course ready to play at Muscat Hills
Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club will officially be unveiling Oman's first grass championship golf course on Thursday 30th April 2009 at a launch event attended by senior Omani dignitaries, ...
Crowne Plaza officially launches in Sohar
The new five-star Crowne Plaza Sohar Hotel official opened its doors on Monday morning at a gala ceremony. The ceremony marked the beginning of a new standard of hotel accommodation and facilities ...

Most popular Hotels in Muscat
The Treasure Box MuscatThe Treasure Box Muscat  
At this boutique hotel, Omani hospitality mixes with European standards and management.
Located in a quiet residential area of Al Ghubra, the hotel is walking distance from the Grand Mosque. It is a 10-minute drive to Muscat International Airport as well as the business districts of Al Khuwayr and Qurm. Our business and leisure hotel offers a large variety of generous suites and penthouses. All suites are equipped with high-speed internet and flat screen TVs.
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Omanis are friendly and polite people. If you are lucky enough to be invited into an Omani home, you will be offered ‘kahwa’, a coffee-like drink flavoured with cardamom, and dates or ‘halwa’. ‘Lokhemat’ an accompaniment to the ‘kahwa’ is also eaten to offset the bitterness of the coffee. These are cardamom flavoured balls which are deep fried until golden then served with a sweet lime and cardamom syrup.

If you are looking to get away from the city, then a trip to the ancient capital of Nizwa is a must. Nizwa was declared the capital of Oman during the reign of Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al-Ya'arubi in the 6th and 7th centuries. Nizwa Castle is nestled between luscious date palms and stands as a powerful reminder of Nizwa's resilience throughout Oman’s long history. The most striking feature of the castle is the circular tower that soars 115 feet above the body of the structure.

Oman is also home to some of the world’s most amazing wadis. They come to life with heavy rain and become lush oases of palm trees, grasses, and flowering shrubs. Be sure to visit these wadis in groups or with a guide, as sudden downpours can lead to dangerous flash floods.

With a coastline of 1,700 Km, Oman offers some of the cleanest, most stunning beaches in the world – perfect for weekend picnics and barbeques. Many coves are perfect for snorkelling and have fairly gentle shelves which are suitable for children. The coves on the Hallaniyat Islands and the Dimaniyyat Islands for instance, offer snorkellers the chance to see beautifully coloured tropical fish and unusual hard and soft corals.

 
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