Muscat Governorate

Muscat Governorate

Muscat Governorate is considered the pulsating heart of Oman. It is linked to Port Sultan Qaboos by Muttrah Corniche where the visitor to Muscat can view the wonderful variety of nature: golden beaches, mountainous heights, and golden sand dunes (Bawshar Sands).

Perhaps what is striking about Muscat Governorate and its states is the breathtaking intermingling of ancient cultural heritage and modern style. You will see houses, gates, old markets, small shops, and winding roads redolent of authentic history, side by side with modern markets, shops, buildings, and streets stamped with modern architecture. This allows Oman to preserve its historic character, and at the same time enjoying its contemporary spirit. Muscat is renowned as one of the cleanest Arab capitals, and has gained the honour of winning the Cleanest Arab City Contest several consecutive times.

Muscat as a city has played a prominent historical role due to its strategic location.

Muscat Governorate Wilayt are: Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, Al Seeb, Qurayyat, and Al Amirat.

Attractions
Al Fahal Island, Al Khoud Unconformity, Al Khayran, Al Jalali Fort, Al Mirani Fort, A’Sifah Eclogite, Bandar Khayran Reserve,Bawsher marble, Bawshar Sands, Bawshar Tombs, Al Bustan Beach, Coastal erosion, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Hawiyat Najm Park, Magnesite veins, Mangrove forest, Old Muscat Gates, Mutrah Souq, Mutrah Geotrail East, Mutrah Geotrail West, Mutrah Fort, Mutrah Corniche, Nodular Limestone, Old Muscat, Oman Botanic Garden, Port View, AlQurm Beach, Riyam view, Wadi Sireen Reserve, Wadi Sireen Reserve, Wadi Al Arbiyeen, Wadi Al Khoudh, Wadi Ad Dayqah

Related Activities

Bird watching, Cruises, Caving, Mountain Climbing, Desert Activities, Scuba-Diving, Dolphin Watching, Golf, Muscat Geoheritage, Shopping. Turtle Watching, Via Ferrata, Trekking