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Things to do in Muscat

Sightseeing

Sultan's Palace

Although it's not possible to enter this flight of architectural fancy, a stroll around the perimeter fence from the grand esplanade at the...

Bait al-Baranda

Opened at the end of 2006, this latest addition to the capital's cultural life is an imaginative and informative museum charting the city's...


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Shopping

Shopping in Oman is a delight, thanks to the country's rich craft heritage and the the purity of its silver.

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Events

August
01
Ramadan

During the Holy Month of Ramadan tents are erected in hotel gardens for people to break their fast after sundown with a selection of Omani...

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November
18
National Day

Muscat celebrates national day with patriotic fervour with street lights, flags, camel races and public holidays. The 40th Anniversary of the...

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