Salalah is known for its beaches and seafood restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Salalah Park and Al Baleed Archaeological Site.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Qurum Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from central Muscat.
If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Muttrah Souq in Muttrah and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Mutrah Fish Market.
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from central Muscat, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is relaxing and has lots of nice beaches.
You can stroll along Al Mouj Marina for relaxing water views when you're in Al Mouj. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall in Al Mawaleh South. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
"Excellent staff, all of them, it’s even hard to point one. All very helpful and friendly. Amazing facilities, like swimming pool and private beach. Recommend!"
"We booked voco Muscat Al Mouj for a one-night transit stay after landing late at night, opting for a value-for-money option before moving to our primary luxury hotel.
Initial impressions were great. Check-in at 11 PM was smooth, and the front desk staff were welcoming enough to offer a room upgrade. The lobby was very modern, clean, and stylish, and the location was super convenient - just a short drive from the airport.
Unfortunately, what should have been a flawless budget stay turned into complete frustration the next morning. We used the hotel’s free underground valet service upon arrival. When checking out, the valet team informed us the rental car wouldn't start. Upon checking, I discovered the valet staff had left the car lights on overnight, completely draining the battery.
This mistake derailed our entire morning schedule and stalled our first day in Muscat while staff scrambled for a solution. I ultimately had to instruct them on how to jump-start the car using cables. The sheer incompetence of the valet team on a basic task was hugely disappointing and ruined what was otherwise a good experience. In fact, it left such a bad taste that it made us anxious to trust valet services for the rest of our holiday.
If you stay here, the rooms and lobby are great for an airport stay, but I strongly advise self-parking your car."
"With Sheraton a wonderful is always guaranteed. We had fantastic six days. The staff, was by far, the best part of it. Everyone was kind, helpful and always with a smile. Our daughter enjoying talking with them. The pool is awesome, breakfast was fresh and varied and the room is big and well maintained."