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Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice, is a three-day religious festival celebrated by Muslims to commemorate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael for Allah.
Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race
Starting in Dubai, this 360-mile offshore sailing race takes a flotilla of boats through the famous Straits of Hormuz before arriving in Oman.
Sample Oman's culture and heritage at the Muscat Festival, which includes music and theatre performances, art exhibitions, sporting events and many more traditional activities, held at several…
Fishermen from all over the world compete at the Sinbad Classic, held in Muscat's prime marina, Bandar Al-Rowdha. The winner nets US$15,000 and is sent off to compete in the Offshore World…
If you happen to be on the Omani coast on Friday afternoons in wintertime, you can witness the long-standing tradition of bullfighting. Some of the most popular places to catch the action are…
This is a clever way to peek inside Muscat's stunning Chedi Hotel without spending a fortune. At night, vast seafood platters and Asian fusion fish dishes du jour are served under beach…
To celebrate the Sultanate's rich heritage, every summer Salalah organises the Khareef Festival, a spectacular six-week long event encompassing folk music, traditional games, art shows…
Oman's National Day, which is also the birthday of Sultan Qaboos, is one of the most popular festivals in Oman. The double celebration has everything from food and street fairs to camel line…
If you happen to be on the Omani coast on Friday afternoons in wintertime, you can witness the long-standing tradition of bullfighting. Some of the most popular places to catch the action are…
This is a clever way to peek inside Muscat's stunning Chedi Hotel without spending a fortune. At night, vast seafood platters and Asian fusion fish dishes du jour are served under beach…
Ruwi's gleaming Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque spreads over 40,000 square metres. The prayer hall can accommodate 20,000 worshippers, and is illuminated by a sparkling Swarovski crystal chandelier…
The landmark red-stone Mirani and Jalali forts rear up on the ramparts above Muscat harbour and flank the old walled city. Built in the 1580s by Portuguese colonists as defence against Turkish…
Al Bustan Palace Hotel Al Khiran Terrace
Under the auspices of French chef Jean-Luc Amann, the Italian-influenced menu at Al Khiran Terrace in Muttrah's Al Bustan Palace has gone from strength to strength. Beautifully situated on a…
In a traditional whitewashed Old Town Muscat dwelling, Bait al Zubair's displays include household implements, embroidered costumes and silver khanjars (daggers) from a single family…
Floating along on a traditional dhow is the most spectacular way to admire Muscat's fractured, indented coastline. Ocean Blue offers full-day sailing trips to spot bottlenose dolphins…
The Ministry of Heritage Museum in Muscat Old Town has an outstanding collection of the spoils from five Omani sultans spanning the Al Said dynasty. Priceless filigree silverwork, traditional…
Lights from the merchants' houses lining the Corniche at Muttrah flicker off the sea as Muscat comes out to play in the cool evening air. Meandering groups greet friends and family, chatting…
Although this is a chain restaurant, with another branch in Nizra, Bin Ateeq is acclaimed for serving some of the finest Omani cuisine in Muscat. Diners congregate on woven rugs at low tables…
Great for vegetarians, Woodlands in Ruwi serves mouthwatering southern Indian food in a simple restaurant decked out in pink and green with cane furniture. Firm favourites are the dosas, small…
Oman's famous Muttrah Souk shelters under a palm-frond roof in Muttrah. Its winding alleyways burst with stalls selling fake Rolexes, silverware, spices, cheap clothes and (some) genuine…
