Location: Muscat
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Muscat, Muscat Governorate
Muscat (Arabic: مسقط, Masqaṭ pronounced [ˈmasqatˤ]) is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. Muscat is also considered as a Global City. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate reached 1.28 million as of September 2015. The metropolitan area spans approximately 3,500 km (1,400 sq mi) and includes six provinces called wilayats. Known since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians, the Portuguese Empire and the Ottoman Empire at various points in its history. A regional military power in the 18th century, Muscat's influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar. As an important port-town in the Gulf of Oman, Muscat attracted foreign tradesmen and settlers such as the Persians and the Balochis. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.
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1. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,994 reviews
Reviewed By PNEPete - Leyland, United Kingdom
Visited as part of a tour from cruise ship, It was absolutely stunning, the architecture, chandeliers, carpet, etc etc. Well worth a visit although for non muslims you cannot visit during prayer times. Ladies must be appropriately dressed, with hair/head covered, shoulders and arms to the handsand legs covered to the feet. Men generally wear normal casual wear, shoes must be removed before entering the Mosque rooms. Definitely a must to visit just to admire the sheer splendour inside and out.
2. Oman Sights, Tours & Travels
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Oman tourists one stop shop , all inclusive services of tours, car rentals, camping equipment rent, holidays reservation, excursions, itineraries planning, hotels booking, travel packages and coach bus group tour.
3. Muscat Nature Tours - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 410 reviews
Muscat NatureTours Welcomes You to Oman Ahlan Wa Sahlan Muscat Nature Tours Provide a range of tours, designed for you according to your stay – in addition, we can customize private tours to meet your requirements, just tell us what you need and we will take care of the rest. If your vacation interests are mountains, desert, history, heritage and nature, Wadi or Beaches the Sultanate of Oman has it all.
4. Sri Krishna Temple
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By jithmr - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Visited Sri Krishna Temple in Muscat. Amazing temple with lots of devotees. My mind become so peaceful after visiting the temple.
5. Hajjar Mountains
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By omaniguide2019 - Muscat, Oman
The Stone Mountain is one of the longest mountain ranges in the Middle East. Extending north to the Musandam Peninsula and to the southeast to the desert of Al Wahiba Sands. Separated by a deep groove. Divided into eastern and western series .. full of valleys and water canyons ..
6. Wadi Bani Khalid
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4.5 based on 814 reviews
Reviewed By NataK103
It's a really unique and beautiful pool formationq in a gorge with turquoise water. You have to walk 2 - 3 meters through a muddy path so don't bring your best shoes. The pools where you can swim are wonderful. A must if you are in Oman!
7. Wadi Al Arbeieen
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
E un'oasi nel deserto in oman a circa 150 km SE da muscat, con percorso fuoristrada, laghi naturali, oasi e piccoli villaggi che ti lasciano un ricordo indelebile del vero oman. assolutamente da vedere
Reviewed By rangeview - Muscat, Oman
Within an easy and scenic drive of Muscat Wadi Al Arbeieen provides the perfect balance between a picturesque walk, great place to swim and jump/dive off rocks and wonderful drive through a 10 km canyon to the coast. Well worth shortlisting on any visit to Oman and Muscat. Its also en-route to the Bimmah Sinkhole
8. Algehfi Valley
9. Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By ZB262
This mosque is visible from a distant as you drive into Muscat from the airport. It is absolutely beautiful with the white marble finish and amzing 3 large dome. And the Chanderliers inside the main prayer room are amzing. the imam who led the Jum'aah prayer was not too bad either.
