Muscat

Oman · Muscat Governorate

Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman, set on the Gulf of Oman between rugged mountains and the sea. Its long history as a trading port shows in the old walled quarter, home to the Al Alam Palace and the Portuguese-era forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Royal Opera House, and the Mutrah Souq and Corniche are major draws, along with beaches, boat trips and nearby wadis.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+4 · 10 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Muscat Governorate

Main language

Arabic

On the map

23.59° N, 58.38° E

Near Muscat

• Nizwa · 114 km away
• Misfat al Abriyyin · 121 km away
• Al Hamra · 124 km away
• Bahla · 132 km away
• Fujairah · 269 km away
• Al Ain · 279 km away

More of Oman

Explore Oman · Salalah · Khasab · Nizwa · Bahla · Al Hamra

Where to stay

Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat

9.8/10 · 2654 reviews

Aloft by Marriott Muscat

9.6/10 · 2874 reviews

Muscat Inn Hotel

9.6/10 · 1968 reviews

Legacy Hostel

9.5/10 · 618 reviews

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Muscat Al-Ghubra

9.4/10 · 9532 reviews

Behlys Boutique

9.4/10 · 21 reviews

The Chedi Muscat

9.3/10 · 1628 reviews

Citadines Al Ghubrah Muscat

9.2/10 · 3112 reviews

IntercityHotel Muscat

9.2/10 · 44 reviews

Grand Millennium Muscat Apartments and Suites connected to Mall

9/10 · 4229 reviews