Muscat, Oman - Gallery

Gallery

• Al Alam Palace, Muscat

• Al Khuwair - The two Khanjar's (left of image) mark the entrance to the Ministries Street which houses all the Ministries of Oman

• Al Khuwair - The Zawawi Mosque can be seen here

• Muscat Harbor - A traditional Omani Dhow lays anchored in the Muscat Harbor (World's largest natural harbor)

• Muscat Port - The Sultan's Yacht can be seen anchored at the Port.

• Mutrah Corniche

• Mutrah Corniche

• The Muscat Fort (Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century) overlooks the Muscat harbor, Mutrah and the Al Alam Palace

• Riyam Park - as seen in Amazing Race 9 - is very near to the Muscat Harbor

• The Mutrah Corniche was renovated to undo the destruction done by Cyclone Gonu

• Dust storms are rare in Muscat

• The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

• Muscat Clock Tower, MBD, Ruwi - It’s the oldest Monument in Modern Oman and showcases the Sultanate’s commitment to modernization

• Football is the favorite sport in Oman. Crowds cheer for the national team at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex during the 19th Gulf Cup of Nations

• Crowds came out in thousands to watch their national team play. The host team would eventually win the Cup leading to massive celebrations all over the country

• The Headquarters and Petroleum Refinery of PDO in Muscat

• Beaches of Oman along with its cliffs attracts tourists from all over the world!

• Qantab Beach

• Qurum Beach - Omani Beaches are picturesque and peaceful

• Qurum Beach - Crowne Plaza Muscat can be seen in the distance (on the cliff-top)

• Muscat Boat Club

• The Headquarters of Omantel (Oman's Public Telecommunication Provider) can be seen in CBD, Ruwi (Tower like building)

• Though infrequent - Torrential rains last for days in Oman and bring about a pleasant weather