Muscat Hills Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Muttrah Souq
This ancient marketplace today features winding alleys of stalls selling antiques, traditional fabrics, aromatic spices and fresh produce.
Qurum Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Qurum Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Muscat. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Muttrah Corniche
Explore the great outdoors at Muttrah Corniche, a lovely green space in Muscat. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muscat’s main mosque is lavishly decorated with elaborate carvings, one of the world’s largest Persian carpets and colorful hibiscus flowers.
Al Alam Palace
The sultan’s official palace is a stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture surrounded by lush gardens and the beautiful Mutrah Harbor.
Royal Opera House Muscat
From ballet, jazz and opera to luxury shopping and ornamental gardens, you’ll find plenty to do at one of Oman’s premier cultural centers.
Things to do
Unforgettable 4x4 Trip to Nizwa & Arabia’s Grand Canyon
Muscat: City Highlights Tour with Optional Transfers
Muscat Essentials: Half-Day Sightseeing
Muscat City Tour - Private / Group Guided Tour from Muscat
Top hotels in Muscat Hills
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
Overall, it was a great place; however, the hotel is located in an area with very limited access to city life. It’s far from the city, and nearby amenities and activities are quite limited.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Royal Tulip Muscat
Excellent stay all around. The room was lovely, the staff was kind, the breakfast was delicious, and the pool was fabulous. Can’t fault it at all.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
The room was spotless and the staff were so professional.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat
Lovely stay, lovely country and lovely people. I am with the RH but having issues claiming my points can you help.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
Super Clean room, great stuff and customer service. The best restaurants all located in the resort.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Muscat Hills
Al Mouj
While visiting Al Mouj, you might make a stop by sights like Al Mouj Marina and Al Mouj Golf.
Azaiba
Azaiba is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex and Oman Avenues Mall if you have time to explore the area.
Al Mawalih North
While Al Mawalih North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Markaz Al Bahja Mall and Al Mouj Marina.
Al Mawaleh South
If you're spending some time in Al Mawaleh South, Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall and Sahwa Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah
Check out the beaches, spas and restaurants while spending some time in Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Oman Avenues Mall or Muscat Grand Mall.
Jal
While there might not be top attractions in Jal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex and Panorama Mall.
