Muscat is the capital of Oman and has a distinctive grace and beauty, thanks to the careful blend of its ancient cultural traditions with modern amenities and hotels. Unspoilt beaches, mosques, the palace, charming parks and gardens and well preserved old forts are but a few of the attractions that Muscat has to offer visitors. If you would like to read more about Oman travel visit our Oman Travel Guide.
The Sultanate of Oman, as it is known officially, is situated on the south-eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The current ruler of Oman has introduced many progressive changes which have made Oman a more tourist friendly destination. This, along with the diverse existing tourist attractions, has caused the number of visitors to Oman to grow significantly.
We offer a range of Accommodation in Oman with particular focus on the following cities:
* Hotels in Muscat
* Hotels in Nizwa
* Hotels in Salalah
* Hotels in Sur
* Hotels in Wahiba Sands
Oman provides a variety of tours and activities to suit the needs of every kind of traveller to Oman. The camping expeditions on Jebel Shams, Oman's tallest mountain, attract a large number of tourists. Jebel Shams is also the favourite getaway of locals and expatriates when the summer on the plains gets too hot. Camping, camel racing, mountain climbing and sand skiing are some of the other tours available. If you'd like to learn more about the climate and best time to visit Oman, visit our Oman Weather guide.
If you visit our Oman Tours page you'll see a very extensive list of different excursions around the country, with overnight packages, diving packages and various day tours.
The city of Muscat has its origins back in the second century AD. It is one of the earliest cities of the Middle East, situated near the main trading area close to the Dhofar region. With a population of 600,000, it is also the country’s largest city. Bordering the Arabian Peninsula, its tree-lined main thoroughfares and flower-filled traffic circles are remarkably beautiful and modern. In the midst of its wondrous greenery, you’ll be hard put to believe that this is essentially a desert city!
The city’s name means ‘anchorage’, and aptly so, since the sea plays a major role in defining life in Muscat. Cruise ships and cargo in containers land in the ancient ports of Old Muscat and Mutrah. Oil, which is primarily responsible for propelling the Sultanate to prosperity, is refined at the onshore refinery near Qurm. The sea is also the means of a traditional livelihood for the fishermen and their families living along the beaches of Shatti al-Qurm and Athaiba.
In recent years, the beaches of Al-Bustan and Bandar Jissah have become popular recreational areas. In fact, the entire 200 km stretch of sandy beach, going north-west to the UAE border, is now a magnet for leisure seekers. Luxury Muscat hotels have sprouted on the coast; alongside, there are varied activities and Muscat tours to attract visitors such as water sports and adventure tourism.
