Muscat is Oman’s capital City and is a cosmopolitan mix of traditional Arabian heritage and culture with modern elements of a 21st Century lifestyle, which have combined the City’s historic past with ultra modern residential housing developments, office buildings, shopping centres and associated infrastructure.
Driving along the beautiful central tree lined and flower laden Sultan Qaboos Street, the initial impressions of a modern City with a distinct Arabic ‘feel’ will be reinforced by closer acquaintance. The process of modernisation has been carefully planned and as a result the City has not lost connection to its historic heritage and cultural roots.
Muscat is renowned for its crescent of traditional merchant house, a long corniche, busy fish market and its labyrinthine Souk and the City’s setting of the two harbours at Muscat and Muttrah against a backdrop of the Gulf of Oman and the Hajar mountains is truly memorable. Superb beaches, breathtaking creeks, jagged offshore islets, restored forts and magnificent hotels await the traveller lucky enough to visit Muscat. For more information please visit the Oman Ministry of Tourism website at: www.omantourism.gov.om.
Oman's sense of timelessness is evident in its people's hospitality, culture and traditions. At its heart lies a true sense of awareness and respect for time, people, and nature. This rich heritage has been carefully nurtured and has remained largely unchanged through successive generations. The geological wonders of Oman's mountains, which enfold Muscat against the sea, are only a foretaste of a rich and varied palette of colourful and historic experiences which await the traveler.
From the ancient City of Nizwa to the monsoon-transformed City of Salalah, every place is steeped in history and tradition.
Muscat is located on the fringes of the Arabian Gulf and at the northern end of Oman's long coastline. Muscat's easy access makes it ideally suited for a golfing getaway. With connecting flights throughout the region and to most of the World’s major Cities Muscat is also just a four hour drive from Dubai.
Nestled in the hills of Muscat, with the feel of a secluded private resort, lies Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club, an oasis of green fairways and gardens, but less than fifteen minutes from Muscat's best attractions and only five minutes from Muscat’s International Airport.
