Muscat: Half-Day Muscat Private City Tour With Pickup/ Drop off

What is special about Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque?
It is the country's largest mosque

It has the capacity for 20,000 worshippers, with 6,500 in the main musalla prayer hall, 750 in the women's musalla and a further 8,000 in the outer paved grounds, plus additional space in the interior courtyard and along the passageways.

The Royal Opera House Muscat is Oman's premier venue for musical arts and culture. The opera house is located in Shati Al-Qurm district of Muscat on Sultan Qaboos Street.
Opened: 2011
Construction started: 2007.

This beach lies in AlQurm Area in the heart of Muscat and extends over a large area. A number of large hotel chains are built next to it, such as Hotel Muscat InterContinental and Crowne Plaza. This beach is considered one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near shopping centres and restaurants.

Mutrah Souq is a prototype of old Eastern markets, characterized by narrow winding alleys roofed with wood. This Souq goes by another name among the Omanis: the Market of Darkness, due to its myriad of alleys and roads lined by shops that block the sun during the day.

Bait Al Zubair is cultural foundation started initially with a private museum that opened its carved wooden doors to the public in 1998. It is funded by its founders, the Zubair family. In 2005 the family established the Bait Al Zubair Foundation as the cultural and social arm of the family-owned business, The Zubair Corporation.

Al Alam Palace, one of six residences of the sultan, has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos.

The Muttrah Fish Market in Muscat, Oman, is a bustling hub along the Muttrah Corniche where fishermen and locals gather daily. Known for its blend of traditional Omani culture and modern architecture, the market offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables. Designed by Snøhetta, the market features an iconic canopy that provides natural ventilation and shade, making it a unique cultural and architectural landmark.

Al Mirani Fort in Muscat was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. It, along with neighbouring Al Jalali Fort, looks out to the Gulf of Oman and would guard the port of Muscat in the past. The Mirani Fort and Al Jalali Fort are located on either side of the palace. Although closed to the public, visitors can view this fort from outside. This fort was extremely instrumental in the downfall of the Portuguese. The fort has many ancient war tools on display.