Muttrah Corniche
A few minutesThe seafront promenade along Muttrah Bay. Best at sunrise and in the evening, when families come out for a walk.
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I grew up in these lanes, and guests often ask me where to go. This is what I tell them: what you can walk to from our door, what is worth a short drive, and two easy plans for one or two days in Muscat.
Opening hours change with the seasons and during Ramadan, so check the day before or simply ask us. We are always happy to help.
— Mohamed, your host
The seafront promenade along Muttrah Bay. Best at sunrise and in the evening, when families come out for a walk.
The old fort on the rock above the bay. Climb up for the best view of the corniche. It is usually open in the mornings.
The old covered market: frankincense, silver, fabrics and Omani halwa. Shops open in the morning and again from late afternoon until late; midday is quiet. Friendly bargaining is normal.
A small museum about Muttrah’s history in a restored old house. Closed on Fridays and over midday.
The park with the big incense-burner monument on the hill. A lovely evening walk along the water.
Go early in the morning to see the day’s catch arrive.
A museum of Omani heritage: traditional dress, jewellery, weapons and old photographs of Muscat.
The best introduction to Oman’s history. Open most days from mid-morning; there is an entry fee.
The ceremonial palace with its blue and gold front, between the Al Jalali and Al Mirani forts. You see it from outside.
A long sandy beach for a swim or a sunset walk.
A beautiful building. Check the programme for a performance or a guided visit.
Open to visitors on weekday mornings, not on Friday. Cover shoulders and knees; women also cover their hair. Entry is free.
Muttrah eats simply and well. A few places I send guests to:
Omani cooking in an old building facing the port: shuwa, grilled fish, Omani coffee and dates. Book for dinner in high season.
Pick your fish at the market in the morning and have it grilled at the small restaurants next door. Cheap and very fresh.
Karak tea, fresh juices and shawarma, best in the evening when the whole bay is out walking.
Try Omani halwa with cardamom and saffron. The shops let you taste before you buy.
Muscat’s little India: biryani, dosa and tandoori for a few rials. Lively in the evening.
A garden restaurant in Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, lit with lanterns at night. Omani and Arabic dishes; good for a relaxed dinner.
With two or more days, leave the city. All of these are done in a day with a car and driver; ask us and we arrange it.
A turquoise pool in a limestone crater, a short walk from the car park. Bring swimwear. Often combined with Wadi Shab.
The most beautiful wadi near Muscat: 45 minutes on foot between cliffs and palms, then a swim to a hidden cave. Shoes that can get wet.
The old capital of the interior: the round fort, the souq, and on Friday morning the goat market. Go early.
The Green Mountain at 2,000 m: terraces, villages, cool air. The police checkpoint only lets 4×4 cars up. Roses bloom in April.
Clear green pools you can swim in, easy to reach from the car. A long day, or an overnight with the desert.
Green turtles nest on the beach; guided visits at night and dawn, best from July to October. Stay the night in Sur.
Snorkelling and diving with turtles and reef fish. Boats leave in the morning from Al Mouj, 30 minutes from the house by car.
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