Al Koudh Travel Guide
Muscat
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 culturally rich area.
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.
Al-Bustan Palace
You can learn about the history of Al-Bustan with a stop at Al-Bustan Palace. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace
The sultan’s official palace is a stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture surrounded by lush gardens and the beautiful Mutrah Harbor.
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Other neighbourhoods around Al Koudh
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 Maabilah
If you're spending some time in Al Maabilah, Markaz Al Bahja Mall is a top sight worth visiting.
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.
Azaiba
Azaiba is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Oman Avenues Mall if you have time to explore the area.
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.
Ghallah
While Ghallah isn't home to many top sights, Gala Wentworth Golf Club and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Al Mouj Marina
- Muscat Grand Mall
- Qurum Beach
- Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Oman Avenues Mall
- Royal Opera House Muscat
- Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Oman International Exhibition Center
- Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex
- Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve
- Qurum Commercial Center
- Gala Wentworth Golf Club
- Oman Botanic Garden
- Markaz Al Bahja Mall
- Knowledge Oasis
- Qurum Natural Park
- Ras Al Hamra Golf Club
- Oman Natural History Museum
- Marah Land
- Al Maha Golf Club
- Sabco Centre
- Jamiya Islam Masjid