Muscat

About:

Muscat is a truly unique city and one of the oldest ports in the Middle East. The city has a magnificent location against the backdrop of the Arabian Peninsula and its famous forts and turrets are tributes to its past as a 19th Century Portuguese port. Muscat is a city that enchants visitors with its souks, ornate domes, shisha cafes and shops that sell everything from antique jewelry to traditional daggers.

To Do List:

• Explore the alleys of Souk Al Dhalam, the ‘Market of Shades’ and find yourself a bargain
• Visit the frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the caravan oasis at Shish or Wubar, both exquisite remnants of times past
• Take a long meandering walk through the city’s low-rise streets and admire the domes and arabesque windows
• Watch fishermen cast their nets on the beaches of Shatti Al Qurm and Athaiba
• Drop by the new Bait Al Baranda Museum