Muscat
Arabia's Gentle Soul
Forts, wadis, and the Empty Quarter — the Gulf's most authentic, unspoiled country.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Muscat.
The stunning Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House.
Swim turquoise wadis and hike Jebel Akhdar's terraced mountains.
Camp among the dunes of the Wahiba Sands and the Empty Quarter.
Turtle nesting at Ras al Jinz and dolphin-rich coastlines.
Warm, welcoming, and refreshingly low-key — no glitz, all soul.
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Oman is the Gulf with its soul intact — grand mosques and souqs, turquoise wadis, mountain villages, and desert camps, wrapped in some of the warmest hospitality on Earth.
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Safety Overview
Muscat
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to Muscat with a pet?
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · 🇶🇦 Qatar have specific entry rules — microchip, rabies, permits and more. See exactly what your pet needs before you book.
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