Muscat Hills 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
Muscat: Evening Guided City Highlights Tour by Van
Muscat: City Highlights Tour with Optional Transfers
Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Muscat Hills
Royal Tulip Muscat
Beaches too far. Loads of restaurants opposite the hotel plus two malls in waking distances
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
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Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat
Lovely hotel, clean spacious room, super friendly staff, loved breakfast buffet. Awesome gym, love the pool. Only cons are food and drink prices are steep and it's not very "walk friendly" to venture out locally, but everything else was fantastic.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
InterContinental Muscat by IHG
The room was amazing with a good view. Club lounge and staff were superb. The only thing stopping a 5 star rating was the service at breakfast and in the evening at the main restaurant, which was slow at times.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Radisson Collection Muscat, Hormuz Grand
Rooms were clean and excellent service from all the staff. Nikolat would clean our room everyday and would always go above and beyond. Good breakfast selection and variety.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
a great beautiful property with a big time staff problem - not sure this a widespread Oman issue - it could be but i didnt try any other hotels in Oman, so i dont really know. There is a staggering difference in staff professionalism and client awareness from the MO Oman and the MO Abu Dhabi - which ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Muscat Hills
Al Mouj
While visiting Al Mouj, you might make a stop by sights like Al Mouj Marina and Al Mouj Golf.
Azaiba
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.
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 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 Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah
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.
Jal
While there might not be top attractions in Jal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex and Panorama Mall.
