Al Maabilah Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Muttrah Souq
This ancient marketplace today features winding alleys of stalls selling antiques, traditional fabrics, aromatic spices and fresh produce.
Muttrah Corniche
Explore the great outdoors at Muttrah Corniche, a lovely green space in Muscat. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Al-Bustan Palace
Al-Bustan Palace is just one of the places to see in Muscat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muscat’s main mosque is lavishly decorated with elaborate carvings, one of the world’s largest Persian carpets and colorful hibiscus flowers.
Royal Opera House Muscat
From ballet, jazz and opera to luxury shopping and ornamental gardens, you’ll find plenty to do at one of Oman’s premier cultural centers.
Al Alam Palace
The sultan’s official palace is a stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture surrounded by lush gardens and the beautiful Mutrah Harbor.
Things to do
From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling
Snorkeling trips to Daymaniat Islands Sharing Trip
Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching (Half-Day)
Seeb: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Tasty lunch
Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip + BBQ-style Lunch
Top hotels in Al Maabilah
Diamond Star Hotel
Towels are not soft and not really clean
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2022
Alrayyan Hotel Apartments
Very clean and mostly quiet. Room service can improve. When I requested, instead of coming they asked me to extend my stay although I was already staying another night.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Al Bayrahaa Checkmyguest Muscat
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
Great service, delicious breakfast!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Royal Tulip Muscat
Breakfast was nice but the same options were served daily
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat
Spotlessly clean, large bright room. Well kept grounds and a very nicely maintained pool. Check in was a bit "meh" with no offering of information about facilities, restaurants, bars etc. Bed is a little firm for me and the pillows terrible. Sadly as many hotels do when they have a good pool area, ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Al Maabilah
Al Koudh
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Al Koudh and surrounding area, you can visit Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall and Al Mouj Marina.
Al Hail North
While Al Hail North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Al Mouj Marina and Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall.
Al Mawaleh South
If you're spending some time in Al Mawaleh South, Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall and Sahwa Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Al Mawalih North
While Al Mawalih North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Markaz Al Bahja Mall and Al Mouj Marina.
Al Mouj
While visiting Al Mouj, you might make a stop by sights like Al Mouj Marina and Al Mouj Golf.
Muscat Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Muscat Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall and Al Mouj Marina.
