Muscat, Oman
Sultanate of Oman
The capital city of Oman, known for its political significance and cultural landmarks.
📖 About Muscat
Muscat is the capital and most populous city in Oman.
It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat.
According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the population of the Muscat Governorate in 2022 was 1.72 million. The metropolitan area includes six provinces, called wilayat, and spans approximately 6,500 km2 (2,500 sq mi). Known since the early 1st century CE as a leading port for trade between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled successively by various indigenous tribes, as well as by foreign powers such as the Persians, the Portuguese Empire and the Ottoman Empire. In the 18th century, Muscat was a regional military power: its influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar. As an important port town in the Gulf of Oman, Muscat attracted foreign traders and settlers such as the Persians, the Balochs and the Sindhis. Beginning in 1970, after the accession of Qaboos bin Said as the Sultan of Oman, Muscat experienced rapid infrastructural development; it developed a vibrant economy and became a multi-ethnic society. The Globalization and World Cities Research Network classifies Muscat as a Beta-level Global City.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$2,884
$206 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
📊 Daily Budget Distribution
Accommodation
$112 per night
Food & Dining
$45 per day
Local Transport
$19 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Muscat
- Research local customs before traveling
- Compare prices online before booking
- Local food is usually cheaper and more authentic
- Public transportation saves money over taxis
Oman Facts
🏛️ Capital
Muscat
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
309,500 km²
📞 Phone Code
+968
💰 Currency
Omani rial
ر.ع. (OMR)
🗺️ Region
Western Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
5 sites in Oman
Bahla Fort
The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of the 15th century. The ruins of t...
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The protohistoric site of Bat lies near a palm grove in the interior of the Sultanate of Oman. Together with the neighbouring sites, it forms the most...
Read More →Land of Frankincense
The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the remains of the caravan oasis of Shisr/Wubar and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed vividly ...
Read More →Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
The property includes five aflaj irrigation systems and is representative of some 3,000 such systems still in use in Oman. The origins of this system ...
Read More →Ancient City of Qalhat
The property, which is located on the east coast of the Sultanate of Oman, includes the ancient city of Qalhat, surrounded by inner and outer walls, a...
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