Muscat
Muscat stretches between the Gulf of Oman and rocky mountain terrain. Markets, mosques and a relatively low-rise urban landscape give the capital a distinctive coastal character.
Hotels in This Destination
A landmark Omani palace between the Al Hajar Mountains and Sea of Oman, Al Bustan Palace pairs monumental architecture, a private beach, extensive gardens, and deeply rooted local character.
The Chedi Muscat remains one of the Gulf’s great design resorts, pairing minimalist architecture, reflecting pools and a long private beach with exceptional calm inside the city.
A contemporary beachfront resort in Shatti Al Qurum, Mandarin Oriental Muscat combines unusually large rooms, Omani craft references, sea-and-mountain views, diverse dining and a major hammam-centered spa near the Royal Opera House.
Hidden between the Al Hajar Mountains and a mile-long beach on Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, Six Senses Zighy Bay pairs private-pool villas with a celebrated spa, dramatic diving and an optional paraglider arrival from 960 feet above the sea.
Stretching along 360 meters of beach at Al Mouj, The St. Regis Muscat combines 250 yacht-inspired rooms and suites, Guerlain Spa, adjacent championship golf and 13 dining destinations in one of Oman’s most ambitious new resorts.