Discover the Best Things to do in the Muscat

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.