Jal Travel Guide

Muscat

Popular places to visit

Muttrah Souq showing interior views and shopping

Muttrah Souq

4/5(38 reviews)

This ancient marketplace today features winding alleys of stalls selling antiques, traditional fabrics, aromatic spices and fresh produce.

Muttrah Souq
Muttrah Corniche

Muttrah Corniche

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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 culturally rich area.

Muttrah Corniche
Oman which includes a mosque

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

5/5(46 reviews)

Muscat’s main mosque is lavishly decorated with elaborate carvings, one of the world’s largest Persian carpets and colorful hibiscus flowers.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Al-Bustan Palace

Al-Bustan Palace

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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.

Al-Bustan Palace
Muscat featuring theatre scenes, heritage architecture and night scenes

Royal Opera House Muscat

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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.

Royal Opera House Muscat
Muscat showing modern architecture and a square or plaza

Al Alam Palace

4.5/5(34 reviews)

The sultan’s official palace is a stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture surrounded by lush gardens and the beautiful Mutrah Harbor.

Al Alam Palace

Things to do

Muscat Evening City Tour

Muscat Evening City Tour

฿1,275
per adult
Muscat Evening City Tour
Muscat: Evening Guided City Highlights Tour by Van

Muscat: Evening Guided City Highlights Tour by Van

฿1,308
per adult
Muscat: Evening Guided City Highlights Tour by Van
Evening Muscat City Tour

Budget friendly Evening Muscat City Tour

฿1,635
per adult
Budget friendly Evening Muscat City Tour
Alia Gallery Entrance Ticket

Alia Gallery Admission Ticket & Guided Tour

฿719
per traveller
Alia Gallery Admission Ticket & Guided Tour
Desert Experience: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid Full-Day Tour

Desert Experience: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid Full-Day Tour

฿4,740
per adult
Desert Experience: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid Full-Day Tour
Muscat: City Highlights Tour with Transfer

Muscat: City Highlights Tour with Optional Transfers

฿1,798
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muscat: City Highlights Tour with Optional Transfers
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Top hotels in Jal

W Muscat

W Muscat

5 out of 5
Al Kharjiya Street, Shatti Al Qurum, PO Box 248, Bareeq Al Shatti, Muscat, Muscat
The price is ฿8,559 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿8,559
฿10,550 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews)
"Clean and spacious rooms. Attentive staff. Amazing pool with great service. Easy access to a really nice and quiet beach."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

W Muscat
InterContinental Muscat by IHG

InterContinental Muscat by IHG

5 out of 5
Al Kharjiya Street, Al Shati Area, PO Box 398, Muscat
The price is ฿6,769 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿6,769
฿9,387 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews)
"Dates and tea at reception was lovely. Complementary water was very nice. Anytime we called for housekeeping or room service, they arrived promptly. Manager checked us in. Very gracious."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

InterContinental Muscat by IHG
ibis Muscat

ibis Muscat

3 out of 5
130 Al Azaiba Dohat Aladab Road, Al Khuwair, PO Box 1512, Muscat
The price is ฿1,042 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿1,042
฿1,285 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Oman Natural History Museum ...
7.2/10 Good! (205 reviews)
Great value hotel and impeccable service
"Well located, clean and enjoyable hotel. A good location to explore different parts of Muscat. Clean rooms and facilities and excellent service. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

ibis Muscat
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat

JW Marriott Hotel Muscat

5 out of 5
Madinat Al Irfan, Airport Heights, Muscat, Muscat
The price is ฿4,112 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿4,112
฿5,069 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Madinat Al Irfan Theatre and Al Mouj Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"Easy to access the conference centre and staff service was impeccable."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
Radisson Collection Muscat, Hormuz Grand

Radisson Collection Muscat, Hormuz Grand

5 out of 5
Airport Heights, PC 111, Seeb, Muscat
The price is ฿3,215 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
฿3,215
฿3,963 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)
"Great Hotel!! Clean and modern, fantastic service… Only short falls were it is a bit far from town and the gym is under equipped."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Radisson Collection Muscat, Hormuz Grand
Royal Tulip Muscat

Royal Tulip Muscat

4 out of 5
Al Marafah Street, Way No. 238, Al Ghoubra, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
The price is ฿2,003 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,003
฿2,470 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
"The pool was amazing the rooms great. Staff kind and helpful. Right in the heart of all the shops, great food tours and car rentals"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Royal Tulip Muscat
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Other neighbourhoods around Jal

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Bawshar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bawshar and surrounding area, you can visit Muscat Grand Mall and Oman Avenues Mall.

Bawshar
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Ghallah

While Ghallah isn't home to many top sights, Gala Wentworth Golf Club and Oman Avenues Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ghallah
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Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah

4/5(7 area reviews)

Check out the beaches, spas and restaurants while spending some time in Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Oman Avenues Mall or Muscat Grand Mall.

Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah
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Al Khuwair

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Al Khuwair is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Oman Natural History Museum, a top place to visit in the area.

Al Khuwair
Muscat which includes a coastal town

Azaiba

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

Azaiba is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Oman Avenues Mall and Muscat Grand Mall if you have time to explore the area.

Azaiba
Shatti Al Qurum featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach

Shati Al Qurum

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Shati Al Qurum. A stop by Royal Opera House Muscat or Qurum Beach might round out your trip.

Shati Al Qurum

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