What is Muscat famous for?
Famed as the “jewel of Arabia”, the port city - Muscat is one of those cities of Oman that travellers love visiting. Dotted with pristine beaches and historical monuments, Muscat offers views that are eye-pleasing in all ways. Muscat also has a rich history of its own and the imprints are still visible in the local culture of the place.
People from different corners of the world visit Muscat to explore the unparalleled beauty of Qurum Beach, Bait Al Zubair, and Mutrah Corniche. In addition, thrilling activities like desert safari, hiking, snorkelling and a number of other activities can be performed by adventure enthusiasts during their visit to Muscat. Do not miss the chance to relish the local delicacies of the place such as Omani bread, mishkak, shawarma, and falafel.
Things to do in Muscat
- Witness a show at the Royal Opera House: The Royal Opera House in Muscat is a place where tourists can enjoy a perfect evening of soulful music and dance. The place is built with white marble and is so stunning that tourists cannot afford to not visit it. Decorated with charming gardens, theatres, shops, eateries and more, there is a lot that can be done at the Royal Opera House.
- Visit Muscat Natural History Museum: This one of a kind museum in Muscat offers a perfect glimpse of the rich biodiversity of the region. The museum is most famous for housing the skeleton of a sperm whale and travellers from all over visit the museum to witness this sperm whale.
- Discover the beauty of Muscat Gate Museum: The museum was inaugurated in 2001 and provides a glimpse of the rich history of Oman. The place displays the history of Oman since the Neolithic times. So, history buffs make sure to visit the Muscat Gate Museum.
- Experience the thrill of water activities: Known for its coastline, Muscat also has a number of water activities to offer to its tourists. Some of the thrilling water activities that tourists can indulge in are windsurfing, jet-skiing, water-boarding and the list continues.
- Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: The jaw-dropping architectural style of the mosque is one of the best things to witness in Muscat. It is the only mosque in Oman that does not restrict the entry of pilgrims on the basis of religion. Pilgrims can catch a glimpse of Islamic culture and also admire the beauty of verandas and gardens that surround the mosque.
Best time to visit Muscat
Muscat is situated just above the Tropic of Cancer and thus has a very hot and humid climate during the summers. So, to avoid the scorching summer heat, it is best that the travellers visit Muscat during the winter time. Travellers can plan their trip to Muscat from November to March to witness the glory of Muscat in true essence.