Muscat International Airport manages flights from Europe and Asia. The terminal operates efficiently, with brief immigration wait times. Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost OMR 8 to 12. The Hatta border crossing links the country to the UAE by road. Inter-city buses run regular routes across the region.

Shatti Al Qurum contains the primary hotel strip. Resorts from major luxury brands back onto the mountains. The Mutrah waterfront offers mid-range hotels near the souq. Ruwi provides budget options starting from OMR 15 per night. The Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah operates three distinct resorts on a private bay.

The city extends 50 kilometres along the coast. A rental car offers the most practical transport method for mountain day trips. Petrol costs OMR 0.24 per litre. City taxis run on meters and cost OMR 3 to 8 per trip. OTaxi is the standard ride-hailing application. Parking is widely available and free of charge.

Oman enforces strict modesty laws. Visitors must cover shoulders and knees in public spaces. Women need a headscarf for mosque entry. Alcohol is restricted to licensed hotel venues. Eating in public during Ramadan daylight hours is prohibited. The Omani Rial is pegged to the US Dollar.