Muscat Hills Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Qurum Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Qurum Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Muscat. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Activities
From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling
Unforgettable 4x4 Trip to Nizwa & Arabia’s Grand Canyon
Muscat: City Highlights Experience with Transfer
Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour
Our pick of the best Muscat Hills Hotel Deals
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
Overall, it was a great place; however, the hotel is located in an area with very limited access to city life. It’s far from the city, and nearby amenities and activities are quite limited.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
InterContinental Muscat by IHG
Big hotel with great garden and pool right on the beach. Lovely place to relax. Great gym. Nice cafes just next door if you want to get away from hotel food.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Royal Tulip Muscat
For the cost/night the hotel was beyond any criticism. Top value for money, great staff, clean. Gym is fantastic with a good pool area. Bed, biggest in the world!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
All was excellent
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
was excellent stay but the directions for the cascade pool / tennis courts wasn't great but other than that was legit
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Mysk Al Mouj Hotel
Awesome professional staff, great venue and convenient location, on the marina and the prestigious Almouj area with plenty of shops and cafes and so much more
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
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.
