Location: Muscat
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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. Round In Oman
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
a local tour operator managed by Omani owner. Registered in the Ministry of Tourism. The company’s qualified Omaniy guides are trained to make the best tour.
2. Al Besat Al Hariri
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. Aryaf Jibreen Tourism
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Explore Oman with Aryaf Jibreen Tourism and get a very exclusive package with the best quality of services. We offer a complete, orderly and harmonious program tailor-made to every personal need. Our tour packages are combined with sightseeing and the continental meals plus a dynamic blend of transportation with clean and comfortable selected hotels for your comfort and relaxation.
5. Stal Gallery & Studio
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Stal Gallery is home to many exciting Art Exhibitions. From contemporary artists to famous classic works, hosting local and international art collections - it always has something interesting to see. Explore Stal Gallery Collections, Exhibitions, Artists, Art Classes and Art courses, life painting sessions, Residency Calls for artists. Join our Public Tours held every day. Free entry
6. Gallery Sarah
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
'Gallery Sarah' is an Omani art gallery that offers a unique array of paintings and a huge collection of photographs which can be purchased and framed at the gallery. The new gallery is a shining beacon for the growing arts movement in the Sultanate and supports young Omani and international artists within the emerging art scene.
7. Oman Photography Club
8. Jadeel
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Specialized in selling high quality dates and honey
9. Browny Popcorn
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Mutrah Fish Market
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4.0 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By Amaliag381 - Warrington, United Kingdom
This is a great fish market, not huge but located in a modern building. It's very clean with fish (loads of varieties) displayed on metal counters. Not at all smelly, everything was so fresh. You can watch people haggling for the best prices then fish is taken to an enclosed area where it is gutted and filleted - visitors are well protected from the mucky bits!! Walk through the market and out to the harbour itself where the boats are moored up and the fishermen help each other out to disentangle the fish from the nets - it's like watching a scene from hundreds of years ago. Ask the fishermen if you can photograph / film them, they're very friendly. Next to the fish market there is a fruit /vegetable market which is also worth a visit.
