City: Oman
Top Things to do in Oman
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Oman, Oman
Coordinates: 21°N 57°E / 21°N 57°E / 21; 57
Restaurants in Oman
1. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,994 reviews
Reviewed By PNEPete - Leyland, United Kingdom
Visited as part of a tour from cruise ship, It was absolutely stunning, the architecture, chandeliers, carpet, etc etc. Well worth a visit although for non muslims you cannot visit during prayer times. Ladies must be appropriately dressed, with hair/head covered, shoulders and arms to the handsand legs covered to the feet. Men generally wear normal casual wear, shoes must be removed before entering the Mosque rooms. Definitely a must to visit just to admire the sheer splendour inside and out.
2. Old Castle Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By adamr900 - Egerton, United Kingdom
Stopped by on way from Desert Night Camp to Ras al Jinz turtle reserve. Very interesting collection of Omani cultural objects in a beautifully renovated fort. Coffee and dates with the very friendly owner after a guided tour was a bonus.
3. Ghalya's Museum of Modern Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Ghalyas Museum of Modern Art is now known as Place & People Museum. It invites visitors to explore Oman’s past, present and future aura, being welcomed not by one person, or several people, but by a whole culture. The display of modern works, in conjunction with the historic life of the 50s and 70s is intended to create a feeling that the “inner” Omani continues forever unchanging. With a permanent collection of heritage, culture, tradition and art, Place & People Museum serves as a museum and a showcase.
Reviewed By 28katea - Melbourne, Australia
This little unassuming museum of modern daily life in Muscat-Oman is a terrific introduction to how people lived. The country is in the midst of massive change and it is good to be able to consider where it is coming from. Highly recommended.
4. Jibreen Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By Rowzar2020 - Oman, null
Jabreen also spelled Jibreen Castle or Jabrin Castlem is superiority with beauty among all castle in the whole of Oman according to Oman trippers. This historic castle was constructed in the late 17th century and is located in Bahla in the Al Dakhiliyah( same place of Bahla fort -a must for visit) about 175 KM away from MCT. The average time spend to the castle is approx 20- 30 minutes. The castle is open from Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm and on Friday from 8am to 11am. Entry fee is 500 baizas for adults. During our visit ( March and June ) it remains closed .So we had photos outside and the nearby date palm plantation.
5. Royal Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,455 reviews
Reviewed By huwp179 - Muscat, Oman
We had the privilege of seeing Placido Domingo perform here which was excellent. Even a visit to the building if a performance isn’t on is worth it to see the opulence of the building and surroundings. Tickets for performances range from 10 OMR (£20 approx) which for a first class performance from world renowned artists is very good value for money in my opinion. There are lots of cafes and restaurants in the Opera House complex so even if you only go there for a walk around the building as a coffee stop it is well worth a visit.
6. Sultan's Armed Forces Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By PeterGarrett78 - Pewsey, United Kingdom
I decided to visit this place on a recommendation and was so pleased I did! The museum is only open until 1330hrs each day so a morning schedule is crucial. There is plenty of parking available which is free, the museum itself costs 1 OMR for entry which at the time of writing is £2; this is absolute value for money and I would encourage you to leave a larger donation. We were given a member of the Sultans Royal Guard to escort us round, whilst he left us to read the information boards he was more than happy to answer any questions we had obviously having a great knowledge of the museum and the history of the armed forces. The museum is set across 2 floors and is quite large, there are a number of different rooms that are split into categories which makes learning about the different subjects very easy. All information boards are in English as well which is great with automatic lights bringing the rooms to life as you enter. The displays are very good indeed with a few being interactive, there is also a large outdoor area where you can see an actual retired Omani naval ship both modern and ancient as well as a whole host of other vehicles, bunkers and equipment including a retired Sultans armoured limo. This is a fantastic museum, based on this visit I think you would really be missing out if you left it off your list. I can’t recommend it enough.
7. Bait Al Zubair
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 952 reviews
Reviewed By TheOExpress - Hong Kong, China
...as the varying art and artefacts on show there are even better than the main part. I particularly liked the modern art, wonderful photography and architectural recreations in those parts.
8. Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Onewheelers - Inverness, United Kingdom
The oil and petroleum section was good but not all exhibits functioning - still worthwhile, but best suited adults and older kids/teenagers. The best bit is the energy and sustainability section where we had great fun with very high quality interactive exhibits that younger children - say age 5 upwards would also be able to enjoy. Both very informative and enjoyable. Free entry.
9. Khasab Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By 675duncanw - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Khasab fort opposite the main harbor is a great way of spending a couple of hours. Learning about the local culture, history of khasab/Oman the finding of oil and how it changed the landscape and lives of the Arabic nations The fort itself goes back to Portuguese occupation and shows Defence mechanisms and then how the locals lived and survived. A great insight to local history.
10. Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By ZB262
This mosque is visible from a distant as you drive into Muscat from the airport. It is absolutely beautiful with the white marble finish and amzing 3 large dome. And the Chanderliers inside the main prayer room are amzing. the imam who led the Jum'aah prayer was not too bad either.
