Category: Blog
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National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman
The journey of the National Museum took its first steps in the early 1970s, when His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said expressed his vision of a flagship repository of Oman’s cultural heritage. Decades of planning ensued, growing from tentative discussions to drawn up plans. Gradually, this vision transformed into a remarkable reality in which we…
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Sultan Qaboos Grand mosque
One of the largest, most imposing structures in Oman is the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Muscat. It is the country’s main mosque and is considered one of the world’s most important and sizable mosques. It is located in the capital Muscat and captivates its visitors with the most beautiful unique and traditional architectural elements. The…
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Mutrah corniche
Stretching for 3 kilometres (1.8 miles) along the waterfront, the Mutrah Corniche is an elegant promenade lined with international restaurants, traditional cafes and enticing markets. You can see the views of the Oman Port and harbour on one side and the beautiful rock formations of the Hajar Mountains and the Portuguese watchtowers on the other.…