Information for: Muscat
Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman. It has a somewhat medieval appearance with two old Portuguese forts, Jelali and Merani. These picturesque old structures co-exist with modern, commercial and residential quarters of the neighbouring coastal towns, and lend the city an ambience all its own. The rocky Western Al Hajar Mountains dominate the landscape of the city, which lies on the Arabian Sea along the Gulf of Oman
Hotels located in: Muscat
Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel
Exclusivehotel accommodation in the heart of the city which enjoys an enviable location on the top floor of the ISR Plaza Business Centre – great views from 17 storeys up! Located right on Fountain Square this hotel has everything that you’d expect from this upmarket chain. The accommodation offers suites only. The facilities include a [...]
340 Nizami StreetTel No: +994 12 498 2402
Mercure Bordeaux Cit
This stylish 4-star hotel is located in the city centre. It has all the necessary facilities for business meetings. Also offers fine dining in the Le 20 Restaurant.
18 Parvis des ChartronsBordeaux
Tel No: +33 556 01 79 79
Les Sources de Caudalie
This is a charmingand luxurious 4-star hotel which comes complete with a swimming pool gym and 3 hole golf course. The restaurant -La Grande Vigne – offers exceptional cuisine. If you’re a wine enthusiast make sure you try out the wineservedhere as it is in a class of its own.
Chemin de Smith Haut-LafitteBordeaux
Tel No: +33 557 83 83 83
Mercure Chateau Chartrons
In the city of Bordeaux is the 4-star Mercure Bordeaux Chartrons which is easily accessible and ideally situated near the Exhibition Centre. For dining you can enjoy fine cuisine in Le Chais St Louis Restaurant.
81 Cours St LouisBordeaux
Tel No: +33 556 43 15 00
Hotel Burdigala
The Burdigala is a 4-star privately owned hotel which is simply stunning and comes well recommended. Boasting an excellent city centre location. The in-house restaurant "Le Jardin de Burdigala" offers a mouthwatering menu to tempt the tastebuds. Superb.
115 rue Georges BonnacBordeaux
Tel No: +33 556 90 16 16
Hotel Pullman Bordeaux
One of the most luxurious hotels in Aquitaine is located north of the city and just a few minutes drive from the city centre. Excellent facilities all round for business or pleasure including a pool where you can relax and unwind. Also hasa lovely restaurant where you can enjoy fine dining or just a glass [...]
1 Avenue Jean-Gabriel DomergueBordeaux
Tel No: +33 556 69 66 00
Al-Nahda Resort & Spa
Al-Nahda is anew 5-star luxury Spa Resort from the Boutique Hotels Chain.Located less thanone hour out of Muscat this is a’get-away-from-it-all’ option. With impressive in-house dining and drinking including a 24 hour International Restaurant.There are plenty of activities such as citytours going on. This is a luxury retreat rather than a lively option.
PO Box 502Barka Sultanate of Oman
Tel No: +968 2688 3710
Grand Hyatt Muscat
One of the largest and most opulent hotels Muscat has to offer and exactly what you wouldexpect froman upmarket chain in this wealthy Sultanate.A premier location in the Diplomatic / Government District overlooking the beach at Shatti Al Qurum. The hotel also offers 3 restaurants 2 bars and a nightclub.
Shatti Al QurmPO Box 951
Tel No: +968 2464 1234
InterContinental Muscat
The 5-star InterContinental brings you luxuryin the heart of the city.The perfect balance of Arabian hospitality and international class accommodation awaits you.The hotel offers 6restaurants and bars in-house and is in an ideal location for going elsewhere if you fancy exploring.Also includes The Palm Beach Club with all the main sporting and leisure options covered.
PO Box 398Tel No: +968 2468 0000
Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Here you will find a luxurious three-hotel Resort Village from Shangri-La.There are3 options here Al Waha Al Husn which is the pick-of-the-bunch and the newerAl Bandra. All3 hotelsboast 6-star luxury. Absolutely everything you could possibly want is here.
Barr Al JissahTel No: +968 2477 6666
Coral Hotel Muscat
Coral is a truly elegant boutique hotel overlooking Shatti Al Qurum Beach. It isa little bit different from some of the grander offeringswith only 32 guest rooms which means an intimate andfriendly experience throughout.A definite must for those seeking relaxation over action!
Qurum BeachTel No: +968 2469 2121
Fairmont The Norfolk
Nairobi’s finest and best known hotel Fairmont The Norfolk is over 100 years old but perfectly updated for the modern traveller. This classy colonial-style luxury hotel includes the highly-popular Lord Delamere Terrace Bar. It also offers a well-equipped Healthand Fitness Centre and a lovely Spa.
Harry Thuku RoadTel No: +254 20 221 6940
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Muscat
Club Safari
Club Safari is a popular 3-level entertainment venue within the Grand Hyatt Hotel.The hotel has a reputation for some of the best eating and drinking in the city. Open ’til 2am.
Grand Hyatt MuscatShatti Al Qurm
PO Box 951Tel No: +968 2464 1234
Al Ghazal Bar
If you’re feeling homesick then head to Al Ghazal Muscat’s answer to an English pub.As you would expect there is a wide range of beers ales and spirits on offer but they are limitedwith the wine list. A good safe option for some tradiational Western pub grub.The clientele is mainly expat and young-ish.
Muscat Intercontinental HotelPo Box 398
Tel No: +968 2468 0000
Piano Lounge
A trendy loungeinside the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort. The Piano Lounge is a great place for wine connoisseurs.An impressive drinks list awaits you here while the venue itselfboasts a pretty cool long terrace overlooking the Gulf of Oman.Clientele is mainly expat pluswell-to-do locals.
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah ResortPO Box 644
Tel No: +968 2477 6666
Cellar Bar
One of the in-house options at the Radisson SAS is the Cellar Bar. The clientele is pretty mixed here including hotel guests locals and expats.Gets quite lively at nightwith aDJ or live music playing ’til the early hours.
PO Box 939Tel No: +968 2448 7777
Al Maha Piano Bar
Al Maha Piano Bar is the in-house and very upmarket bar at the Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Hotel.A popularmeeting place for well-heeled locals and expats. The bar has deep leather seats and offers a great range of drinksin a very pleasant and very chilled out atmosphere.A great place toeither start-off or wind-down the night.
Al Bustan Palace InterContinental MuscatPO Box 1998
MuttrahTel No: +968 2479 9666
Copacabana
Perhaps the city’s only real Western-standard nightlcub is Copacabana.Both the music and the layout are eclectic and so isthe clientele.Bear in mind they have an unusual ‘couples-only’ rule until about midnight then the door staff lighten-up a bit.
Grand Hyatt MuscatShatti Al Qurm
Tel No: +968 2464 1234
Restaurants Located in: Muscat
Bin Ateeq
Bin Ateeq is a traditional Omani restaurant that is part of a national chain.Acclaimed as being one of the best for serving-up authentic dishes dining is onwoven rugs at low tables in private rooms.This is definitely the place to be if you want to try Omani food in an authentic setting when you are here.
Al KhuwairTel No: +968 2447 8225
Al Khiran Terrace
This is one of the upmarket andin-houseeateries at the InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Hotel.The chef is French but the menu has an impressive and distinct Italian influence. The Terrace is an attractive setting overlooking the pristine beach and a good option for wine lovers too – the list here is wide-ranging.
Al Bustan Palace HotelMuttrah
Tel No: +968 2479 9666
Philippe Chez Dubern
This is where all the Bordeaux A-listers come to dine as it is arguably the best restaurant in town! Located in the very chic Triangle District it serves amazing cuisine. It’s well worth reserving a table in advance if you want to eat here.
Jardin De Burdigala
Located within the luxurious Hotel Burdigala. This restaurant serves the finest seafood and regional cuisine. Offering an outstanding menu and fantastic wine list. This place is well worth a visit.
115 rue Georges BonnacBordeaux
Tel No: +33 556 90 16 16
Le Pressior d’Argent
Located within the prestigious Regent Bordeaux Hotel. This fine dining Seafood Restaurant offers a world classculinary experience. ClosedSundays and Mondays. Reservations are recommended.
Jean Ramet
This restaurant is located in the heart of the city centre. Serves classy Frenchand Bordelaise cuisine along with the finest of wines. Very popular with locals and tourists alike. This is a fantastic choice for a great evening out for fine food and wine.
La Table Calvet
La Table Calvet specialises in French cuisine and has an amazing selection of wines to choose from. Well recommended but make sure you book ahead. Reservations can be made via their website.
Mumtaz Mahal
Don’t panic if the mere thought of Indian cuisine makes you feel bloated as this isthe best Indian restaurant in town.North Indian food is the speciality here meaning attention to detail rather than spice is key. The best bit is that Mumtaz boasts one of the finest wine lists in the whole of Oman. All [...]
PO Box 1142Way 2601 Qurm
MuttrahTel No: +968 2460 5907
D’Arcy’s Kitchen
An immensely popular city cafe/restaurant. D’Arcy’s Kitchen has a perfect beachfront location just metres from one of the Intercontinental Hotels.This is the place todine inif you have to have some western-style pub/cafe grub. Look out for the early closing time in the evenings.
Way 2817Madinat As Sultan Qaboos
Shatti Al QurumTel No: +968 2460 0234
The Golden Oryx
Seen by many as the best Chinese in town. The Golden Oryx is a 20+ year oldrestaurant. Serving-up Szechuan Cantonese Thai and Mongolian dishes.One of the city’s smartest non-hotel options this is great for business or pleasure. It is more elegantand relaxing than livelyand noisy.
PO Box 1136Ruwi
Tel No: +968 2470 6128
The Beach Restaurant
The Beach Restaurant is the impressive in-house restaurantof Muscat’s stunning Chedi Hotel.Seafood platters and Asian fusion fish dishes are the order of the day. This is definintely a cool settingwith foodserved under beach umbrellas overlooking the Gulf.
The Chedi MuscatPO Box 964
Al KhuwairTel No: +968 2452 4400
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Muscat
Sultan Centre
TSC offers its customers a unique shopping experience with3 distinct formats designed to meet the varying needs of shoppers.The Speciality Fashion Group is the fashion division of The Sultan Centre representing renowned apparel brands from around the world.
Al Harthy Complex Building 826Way 511
QurumTel No: +968 2456 7666
Bhaja Shopping Mall
The Muttrah Souk is the most authentic shopping experience in the city. Another shopping hot spot is the Bhaja Shopping Mall. Here you will find 3 floors of department and popular stores eateries a cinema and ten-pin bowling. Relatively new and upmarket also has an internet cafe.
Markaz Al BhajaMuscat
Tel No: +968 2454 4971
Muttrah Souk
This is an essential to-do and shopping experience in Muscat. Muttrah Souk is no doubt one of the busiest market places in the city.From traditional crafts that consist of khan jars coffeepots frankincense silver and gold jewellery saddles hand-woven textiles carpets baskets and camel straps to even antique khan jars you will find just about [...]
Al Asimah StreetMuttrah
Muscat City Centre
Muscat City Centre is the largest mall in Oman. It is located 5 kms away from the Muscat International Airport. It has all kinds of shops from clothing shops which include Zara Gap Forever21 Babyshop and many others.It also has a big food court for post shopping nibbles.Voted the &lsquoBest Retailer Brand in Oman&rsquo by [...]
PO Box 2937Tel No: +968 2455 8888
Chi Spa
For the best spas and beauty treatments you need to head to the main 5-star hotels in the area.Bliss out in the very upmarket Chi Spa which is the in-house Spa at the Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.Choose from 12 treatment villas offering body massage and facial therapies.
Barr Al Jissah Resort & SpaTel No: +968 2477 6666
Oman Dive Centre
If you are looking to get out of the city grind then head to this unique dive resort which includes accommodation a restaurant and a bar. Located east of the city centre in one of the bays at Bandar Jissah. You can enjoy organised dolphin-watching snorkelling and diving trips.Watersports arepopular around here and there are [...]
PO Box 199Medinat Sultan Qaboos
Tel No: +968 2482 4240
Entertainment located in: Muscat
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
A Muscat must-see no matter what your religion is.The huge and gleaming mosque of over 40000 square metres is open to non-Muslims between 9am andnoon each day and is free to enter. There is a dress code here which must be respected. No shorts ormini-skirts no strappy tops legs and arms must be covered.
GhubrahRuwi
The National Museum
The main hall of The National Museum at Muscat displays some excellent pieces of work that depict the tradition and culture of Oman.It contains silver ornaments copper crafts and samples of Omani ships. In addition a letter dated from the 8th century Hijri sent by the Prophet Mohammed.Open Saturday to Thursday from 9.30amtil 1.30pm.
Above the Islamic LibraryWay 3123 off A'Noor St
Tel No: +968 2470 1289
The Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum portrays the history of Oman as well asflora and fauna and is a ready source of information about the countries natural history. The fossils depict that Oman was once a land of monkeys rhinoceros elephants and crocodiles.Among the Muscat Museums this is the most popular among the tourists.Open Saturday to Thursday [...]
Ministry of Heritage & Culture ComplexAl Khuwair
Tel No: +968 2464 1374
Al Qurum Natural Park
Don&rsquot miss an opportunity to relax and soak up a lush oasis whilst in town and this is the perfect place.Opened in 1993 and with a massive area of 1715449 square meters this park is considered to be the largest among Oman Parks and Gardens. Aesthetically designed with beautifully manicured trees rose garden serpentine pathways [...]
Way 2601 QurumMuttrah
Al Jalali and Al Mirani Fort
The Al Jalali and Al Mirani Forts of Muscat are located on the mountains close to the harbour.Tourists are not allowed inside the forts but you are free to take pictures from outside.The Al Jalali Fort displays rare pieces of art like rug weaving from Ibri metal works and examples of pottery.The Al Mirani Fort [...]
Qasr Al Alam StreetMuscat
Marroub Fort
Built during the Abbasside period on the foundations of an older fort Marroub Fort is located on the west coast of Qatar and bears the marks of Abbasside architectural style. To the north of the Fort 250 houses were grouped together in an arch formation.
West Doha