Muscat, one of the oldest cities in the Middle East, is a priceless jewel set in a landscape of mythic mountains, endless sands, and imposing cliffs. Book your Martinair flight now and experience an unforgettable vacation in an oasis nearly untouched by man!
We’re more than happy to offer you some practical information about this Middle Eastern city.
Don’t forget…
- Be enticed by the demon lurking in the pit at the cave of Bimmah
- Retrace the footsteps of the traders along the Incense Route
- Tour through the desert
- Pick up Amouage as a costly souvenir
- Immerse yourself in history at the Omani Museum
Transportation and accommodations
Culinary delights
Experience unusual dishes for the first time here in Muscat.
- Balaleet: a breakfast food consisting of fine, sweet noodles with egg, onion, and cinnamon
- Machboos: meat and rice with onion, herbs, and dried lemon
- Rhukal: round, flat bread that appears on the table with every meal
Active in Muscat
Muscat is a unique destination where many extraordinary activities are possible.
- Visit the Grand Mosque in the morning
- Feel richer than the Sultan at the Al Alam Palace
- Take a 4x4 out to discover the desert
- Sleep in a Bedouin tent
- Admire the loveliest coral reefs in the Gulf of Oman
- Browse the charming souks
- Sample some fuul at one of the many food stands that line the street