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What To Do In Oman – A Road Trip Itinerary

July 3, 2019

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What To Do In Oman – A Road Trip Itinerary

Oman is one of the most naturally and culturally diverse countries in the Middle East. Still not a very popular Middle Eastern destination among the tourists, Oman is gradually making its mark on the world tourism map. There are a lot of different things to do in Oman as the country is home to a long stretch of a 3000 km coastline, the highest peak in the Arabian Peninsula, and the centuries-old history of the Frankincense civilization.

Hence the best way to explore the natural beauty and tradition of Oman is embarking on a road trip adventure across the country. Moreover, the roads of Oman are considered some of the best in the world, so driving around would not be a bad idea to explore Oman at all.

Getting started in Muscat

The capital port city of Muscat is an urbanized city with touches of Arabian heritage as well as the country’s main culture and arts hub. Unlike its more famous neighbor Dubai, the skyline of Muscat does not have a single skyscraper.

The city is considered to be laid-back yet modern while sticking to its Bedouin values and Arabic heritage and culture.

Almost all of the travelers coming to Oman start off their journey from Muscat. Though there is so much natural beauty, beaches, and parks to be visited in Muscat before that, you should definitely visit the major monuments of the city to learn more about the Arabian architecture and Islamic values of Oman.

Sultan Qaboos Mosque

Hallway in Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - Muscat and Oman travel guide - A World to Travel

Muscat grand mosque - Oman attractions - A World to Travel

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque was named after the ruling king of Oman, and it is the biggest and the most lavish mosque in the country. Made up with white marbles, the mosque is located right in the heart of the city.

In the main praying hall in the mosque hangs the world’s largest chandelier, which is fourteen meters long. There are smaller chandeliers hung all across the mosque, and it is surrounded by five minarets that guard the building’s main dome.

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is also the only mosque in the country open for people from all nationalities to visit and experience the beauty of Arabian architecture.

*Note: The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is open for people from all religions, except Friday afternoon when the Friday prayers are conducted. Women should cover their head and wear clothes covering their body from shoulders to knees to enter the mosque. Men should wear full-length sleeves and trousers.

Royal Opera House Muscat

The Royal Opera House of Muscat is a marvelous white complex with gardens and auditoriums for different arts and culture-related events. The venue is used for local as well as international cultural events.

Visitors are welcome even if they are not attending any show in the opera house. The entire space speaks for Arabesque architecture from every corner of the complex.

On special occasions such as Eid or the National Day of Oman, free laser light shows are conducted at the Royal Opera house Muscat. It is also a great spot for photographing during the golden hour as it gets even more picturesque when the sun goes down.

What To Do In Oman – A Road Trip Itinerary