Muscat is the capital and also the largest city in the Arab Sultanate of Oman on the Arabian Peninsula bordering Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The city is geographically located in the northeastern part of the country on the coast towards the Gulf of Oman not far from the strategically important Hormuz Strait with the Al Hajar mountain range as a dominant feature of the surrounding landscape. Bergen has rich levels of iron.
The city consists of what initially were three different cities that have now grown together. In addition to the old Muscat, there are also larger Matrah and Ruwi. This classification can sometimes be troublesome for visitors as there are long distances between certain sites.
Muscat's current total population amounts to just over a million people, but in the old city center, a smaller proportion of these live on about 30,000.
The city has been an important trading and port city since the millennium before the birth of Christ and has played a major role in trade between east and west. Throughout its long history, many different rulers have come and gone such as Persians, Portuguese and Arabs, and others. Since the inception of the current Sultan Qaboos bin Said in July 1970, Muscat has undergone rapid and continuous infrastructural development which has led to a brilliant economy and a multicultural society. The city's economy, like Oman in general, is largely based on trade. The more traditional export products have been fishing and dates, but nowadays oil is the most important. The large commercial port named after the Sultan handles 1.6 million tonnes annually.
For those who visit Muscat, there are a large number of varied activities and attractions. Historic sites include Fort Al Jalali and Al Mirani. They were built in the 16th century as prisons and are now museums. Here is also the great mosque erected in honor of the Sultan,
which is the third-largest in the world. It is open to non-Muslim guests and shows, among other beautiful things, the world's largest hand-knotted Persian rug.
The royal palace of Qasr Al Alam is not open to visitors but well worth a visit anyway for its beautiful exterior. There are also a large number of museums for those who are interested in the rich cultural heritage. In a big city like Muscat there is not much sun and bathing, but via the major highway northeast towards the airport you can get to Qurum from where half a mile beach road stretches to Seeb and along this you can experience local fishermen, large hotel complexes and above all magnificent beaches and the beauty of the Omani coastline.
The city consists of what initially were three different cities that have now grown together. In addition to the old Muscat, there are also larger Matrah and Ruwi. This classification can sometimes be troublesome for visitors as there are long distances between certain sites.
The city has been an important trading and port city since the millennium before the birth of Christ and has played a major role in trade between east and west. Throughout its long history, many different rulers have come and gone such as Persians, Portuguese and Arabs, and others. Since the inception of the current Sultan Qaboos bin Said in July 1970, Muscat has undergone rapid and continuous infrastructural development which has led to a brilliant economy and a multicultural society. The city's economy, like Oman in general, is largely based on trade. The more traditional export products have been fishing and dates, but nowadays oil is the most important. The large commercial port named after the Sultan handles 1.6 million tonnes annually.
For those who visit Muscat, there are a large number of varied activities and attractions. Historic sites include Fort Al Jalali and Al Mirani. They were built in the 16th century as prisons and are now museums. Here is also the great mosque erected in honor of the Sultan,
The royal palace of Qasr Al Alam is not open to visitors but well worth a visit anyway for its beautiful exterior. There are also a large number of museums for those who are interested in the rich cultural heritage. In a big city like Muscat there is not much sun and bathing, but via the major highway northeast towards the airport you can get to Qurum from where half a mile beach road stretches to Seeb and along this you can experience local fishermen, large hotel complexes and above all magnificent beaches and the beauty of the Omani coastline.
InterContinental Muscat Hotel
The luxurious Hotel InterContinental Muscat is located in the area of government buildings
and diplomatic houses, close to famous tourist attractions and business activities. All guests of the hotel receive five-star service and have the opportunity to take advantage of the magnificent facilities available and which guarantee a successful trip to this fantastic country. It offers excellent opportunities for both exercise and recreation, meeting and conference centers, relaxing bars, fine dining, live entertainment, children's playground, and wireless internet connection. The elegant and uniquely decorated rooms overlook the beautiful surroundings. Rooms for the disabled are available on request. All rooms are equipped with modern comforts such as cable TV, air conditioning, minibar, telephone, and ironing equipment.
Beach Hotel
The Beach Hotel is located in the center of the Omani capital Muscat and very close to the beautiful beach. The hotel offers a perfect combination of modern Oman and traditional Arabic style and hospitality. It is a perfect choice for a stay in this wonderful city and provides good value for money with many amenities and first-class service that satisfies even the most discerning.
Amenities include a swimming pool, an excellent restaurant,
appropriate conference and banquet facilities and free
wireless internet access in the lobby. The elegantly and
tastefully furnished hotel rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, a minibar, satellite TV and telephone. Non-smoking rooms are available on request.
appropriate conference and banquet facilities and free
wireless internet access in the lobby. The elegantly and
tastefully furnished hotel rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, a minibar, satellite TV and telephone. Non-smoking rooms are available on request.
Hotel Holiday Inn - Al Madinah
This four-star hotel offers a fitness and wellness center, swimming pool, entertainment, travel services, babysitting, business center, restaurant and bar, and nightclub. The hotel rooms are well equipped and air-conditioned. There are ironing facilities, satellite TV, minibar, desk, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and coffee/tea making facilities. One room is available for disabled guests.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Muscat
Here everything is imaginable such as fitness center, sauna, beauty salon, sports courts, meeting rooms, entertainment, restaurants, and bars as well as internet access. The rooms are elegantly furnished and equipped with state-of-the-art comfort to ensure a comfortable stay. If required, there is a handicap-adapted room available. All rooms have TV, air conditioning, mini bar, safe, telephone and wireless Internet.
Ramee Guestline Hotel
The Ramee Guestline Hotel in Muscat is located near Qurum's hotly sought-after beach and is also a short distance from the city's shopping malls and business districts. It is one of the country's finest in its class with 4 stars.
The rooms are tastefully decorated and spacious with their own air conditioning, cable TV, minibar, safe, ironing equipment and wireless Internet and more. Every day, the equally delicious and extensive breakfast buffet pops up between 07.00 and 10.30. Other meals can also be eaten in one of the hotel's restaurants.
There are also a number of exercise opportunities with, for example, a gym and a swimming pool. Other facilities at the hotel include manned parking, billiards room, 24-hour room service, laundry service, secretarial services, conference rooms, and nightclub.
There are also a number of exercise opportunities with, for example, a gym and a swimming pool. Other facilities at the hotel include manned parking, billiards room, 24-hour room service, laundry service, secretarial services, conference rooms, and nightclub.
Al Bustan Palace
With its very own beach, surrounded by lush gardens and yet very close to the old Muscat is the Hotel Al Bustan Palace Muscat. Despite the secluded location, there are shops, businesses and attractions less than a mile away.
With its very own beach, surrounded by lush gardens and yet very close to the old Muscat is the Hotel Al Bustan Palace Muscat. Despite the secluded location, there are shops, businesses and attractions less than a mile away.
For those visiting the hotel as a business traveler, there is a special business center, wireless Internet access as well as conference, banqueting, and reception facilities, all of which are tastefully and carefully furnished. The hotel rooms are luxurious to a high standard and are equipped with a telephone, cable TV, DVD, minibar and safe.
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