At Royal Opera House, there are a number of activities and educational programs designed to enrich the general public and the audience about the importance of arts, music, and culture. The programs contain seminars, pre-performance Talks, workshops, etc. Its gallery contains international brands, wonderful shops, and international cafés and dining options. 

Muscat

Royal Opera House

The museum contains exhibits about minting in Oman during the Islamic and pre-Islamic periods, exhibits about the circulation of coins and banknotes in the Sultanate of Oman, and information about the history of coins before the period of the issuance of Saidi Rial, the first national currency of Oman. It also has exhibits of the Islamic ashrafi.

The Currency Museum of Oman

It is also known as Hawiyat Najm Park which is one of the most beautiful pools.
                Actually, it’s a waterfall within a cave and its eye-catching turquoise color attracts
                everyone to swim and splash in it and makes them cool this way. Among its features,
                we can mention the surrounded rocky area which was formed over a long period of
                time. You can reach this place about 1.5 hoursfrom Muscat and the best time to visit
                is at 8:00 in the morning

Bimmah Sinkhole Wadi

Wadi Al Arbeieen (or Arbaeen) is located 3 kilometers away from Wilayat Quriyat in
                the Hajar Mountains. The type of activities you can enjoy here are dipping into fresh
                water and going on a picnic with your family. Its perfect weather especially in winter,
                a good destination to take lots of photos, and a serene nature are among the most
                important reasons to visit Wadi Al Arbaeen

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Although it is called the Children’s Museum, it is suitable for all ages to see the animated version of science and technology and perceive their vital role in our lives. The museum is located in Al Qurum area of Muscat governoration

Children's Museum

The Armed Forces Museum is located at Fort Al Falaj House in the region of Ruwi in Muscat Governorate. The museum represents the weapons, instruments, clothing, and other defense equipment demonstrating the Omani armed forces throughout history. It also tells the story of progressive developments achieved by the Sultan Armed Forces to prospective generations.

Armed forces Museum

Bait Al Barandah Museum is located in Muscat Governorate which derives the name ‘barandah’ from the local pronunciation of ‘veranda’ (meaning ‘balcony’). The museum represents the history of Muscat from the geological formations to the present day. There are some technologies provided to display pictures of tectonic plate movement over the past 750 million years, activities forming continents in the past, and the way they will change through the next 750 million years. There is also documentation of Sultanate of Omanis history from the very beginning to the present day.

Bait Al Barandah Museum

Bait Al Zubair Museum is located in the Governorate of Muscat. It was founded by the Zubair family and opened in 1998. The museum represents ancient weapons including household equipment, Khanjar, and customs.  It displays the family’s collection of Omani artifacts which spans a number of centuries. There are 5 separate buildings including Bait Al Bagh, Bait Al Oud, Bait Al Dalaleel, Bait Al Nahdhah, and Sarah Gallery. You can also enjoy a number of traditional features, café, and gift shops. 

Bait Al Zubair

Bandar Khayran Reserve Lagoon is about 40 minutes far from Bandar Al Rawdha Marina by boat. It is located in Muscat and you will enjoy the path while some dolphins swim along and accompany the boat. You will also enjoy the Rocky Mountains and white-washed small houses overlooking the majestic sea. Bandar Al Khayran waters are home to many diverse organisms and fish due to the permeated coral reefs in the water. There are also 22 beautiful and charming diving locations.

Bandar Khayran Reserve Lagoon

Bait Ar Rudaydah castle is 24 km away from Nizwa, at the entrance of Wadi Al Muaydin. It represents a combination of historical and defensive architecture. This castle changed into a museum that demonstrates the heritage weapons of Oman and the progression in weapons during the passage of time. 

Ad Dakhiliyah

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah sands, also called Wahiba Sands, contain several oases with different characteristics such as Al Raka, Shahik, Al Hawiyah, and Al Aidan oases. They are surrounded by sand dunes, some of them contain some trees and golden sands which form a greenery peninsula. Here, you can meet the true life of local Beduins, watch the amazing sunset, and see the camels. There are some camps to stay in and pay attention that the weather is too hot to go in June and July. You can enjoy doing some activities like sand skiing, sand-duning, camel and horse racing, as well.

Ash Sharqiyah North

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

A natural river close to Khasab City in Musandam Oman is called khawr Najd which has breathtaking beautiful scenes from the top of the mountain. It is the best choice for overnight camping, especially in the cold months.

Musandam

Khawr Najd

Nizwa Fort castle is one of the largest, most attractive and visited national monuments in Ad Dakhiliya governorate. It is a well-known tourist destination with a historic walking area which was built by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi, the second Ya’rubi, in the 1650s, although its underlying structure is related to 12th century. The interesting point is that it was built above an underground stream and it took 12 years to complete

Nizwa Fort Castle

The Jebel Akhdar is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliya governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 m (9,780 ft) and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m above sea level. Jebel Akhdar has lots of labyrinth  wadis and it is popular for its mild Mediterranean climate which causes the grow of pomegranates, apricots and roses in abundance. There have been several rock art sites discovered and studied which goes back to 6000 years ago

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn fort is located in Wilayat Manah and adjacent to Nizwa in Ad Dakhiliya governorate and 160 km away from Muscat. The fort has four storeys and visitors can see surrounding farms and old quarters.

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon also known as Al Nakhur Canyon is located in Alkhitaym to Sab Bani Khamis village. There are eye-catching hiking trails and climbing up the mountain takes around 1 hour. You can go on a tour or drive up to the canyon.

Grand Canyon

Bahla souq, as part of the Bahla Oasis, can be considered a destination that allows you to travel in time and go to the past. The souq has about 142 shops with a varying range of products. Although it’s an old souq, some of its markets have been renovated, recently. Based on residents’ claims “this souq is our cultural heritage. Its story has been passed down from era to era”.

Bahla Souq

A traditional souq next to the Nizwa Fort is called Nizwa Souq. Its buildings represent both traditional and modern architecture. The best time to visit is from Thursday to Saturday 6 AM-13 PM, 16 PM-10 PM; except on Fridays when it’s open only in the morning. They have a rest and a time for praying from 13 PM to 16 PM. You can find some local industries like handicrafts, daggers, copper, spinning, etc

Nizwa Souq

The Jabreen castle (also known as Jabrin) is an impressive castle located in Bahlat near the Jabal Akhdar mountains and Nizwa in Northeastern Oman. This place was built by Yaruba Imam Bil’arab bin Sultan. There is an audio guide of about 25 minutes provided at the entrance of this attraction which you can listen to. The average temperature in Jabreen is summarized as below:
In Spring: 12 – 26 °C
In summer: 20 – 37 °C
In fall: 25 – 33 °C
In winter: 20 – 24 °C


The Jabreen Castle

Bahla Fort is located in Bahla town which is 40 km away from Nizwa. It dates back to the 13th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort enjoys Islamic architecture and there are paintings on its ceiling with wooden inscriptions. The average temperature in Bahla is summarized as below:
In spring: 12 – 26 °C
In summer: 20 – 37 °C
In fall: 25 – 33 °C
In winter: 20 – 22 °C


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Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

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Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort Castle

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort Castle

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon