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Visit MuscatAs 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...
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 The 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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Landing on Muscat airport. Take the easy and secure way: book your Muscat airport to hotel transfer online. Stay in a hotel booked in advance and organize your sightseeing tours at home, so you will not miss any minute of your holiday or your business trip when you arrive in Muscat. We from world airports support you in all these tasks. |
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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. |