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- Full-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹8,498
- 4WD Toursfromper adult₹16,061
- Stand Up Paddleboardingfromper adult₹8,498
- Swimmingfromper adult₹9,008
- Audio Guidesfromper group (up to 7)₹16,911
- Full-day Toursfromper adult₹4,359
- fromper adult₹11,897
- Historical Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹10,198
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)₹18,696
- On the Waterfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹5,949
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- scotdoc2015Birmingham, UK204 contributionsA must visit. Grand & symmetrical no expenses spared mosque. Truly beautiful, Awe inspiring. Ought to be seen at night and daylight.Written 17 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Harmesh KGurugram (Gurgaon), India221 contributionsThe pristine shiny marble flooring & the beautiful architecture is inspiring ! The entry is majestic while the garden was teaming with colourful flowers especially petunias. The inside of the opera house felt cool & grand … box office counter was inviting but there wasn’t going to be show in the near future!
The upscale showrooms of Lalique & other major jewellery stores gave a very posh & luxurious feel ! The Opera House is very well & centrally located well worth a visit even if no shows are runningWritten 13 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MaximilianHong Kong, China291 contributionsMutrah Souq is a bustling and vibrant market, offering a fascinating glimpse into local culture and commerce. The variety of products available is impressive, making it a great spot for shopping and exploration. However, the experience is somewhat dampened by the occasional overzealousness of some vendors, which can be overwhelming. Despite this, it’s still a worthwhile visit for those interested in experiencing a traditional market atmosphere.Written 14 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MarcusHurleyCalne, UK9,564 contributionsBait al Zubair Museum was a twentieth century Omani house, owned by a long standing government minister that was then converted to a museum to showcase Omani culture - clothes, weapons, architecture, trade and music and the differences between the regions that make up the country. Again, the 45 minutes we had here weren't enough but we did get an overview of the country and its people and left with a greater understanding than we had before we went inside.
We didn't have time to see the gardens, the separate recreation of an Omani house, the map rooms or the stamps and coins room, basically in 45 minutes we just saw the ground floor so allow maybe 2 hours.Written 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Christian MCopenhagen, Denmark4,068 contributionsQurum Beach is a lovely beach for a stroll, but sunbathing in Western swimwear just doesn't work. Both women and men are expected to be conservatively dressed, both on the beach and in the water.
But what to do, you ask in despair? You want sun on your body and to flaunt that new bikini...
The solution is nearby. When you're done strolling up and down Qurum Beach, hop in your car and drive to the Capital Yacht Club.
Here, the entrance fee is OMR2, and for that amount, you get a sunbed, a parasol, the softest sand, and delightful bathing water, where you can even do a bit of snorkeling by the rocks at each end of the beach.
And yes, it's perfectly okay to sunbathe in a bikini and small Speedos here. Remember a towel, water, and a snack for a little hunger.Written 30 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ebsflo99 contributionsWe went to see the Bimmah Sinkhole as it was only 20km after Wadi Shab. Worth visiting if you are in the area and it is free.
The steps down and up are steep. Once you’re in the water it is very cool. No changing facility so best to put your swimming clothes on first and then a tshirt on top.
Once you are in the water you can have a decent swim and enjoy this natural beauty. If you have water/swimming please take these.
It is unmanned but they are developing the surrounding areasWritten 30 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MarcusHurleyCalne, UK9,564 contributionsEntry was 10 OMR for the 2 of us and the museum was superb. There were few other visitors and the museum was well laid out with all explanation panels in English, Arabic and braille. There was a multitude of different galleries covering weapons, seafaring, Islam, agriculture, trade, clothing, architecture and probably more. I really can't fault a single aspect of the museum, there were clear explanations for every exhibit, there were interactive displays to show how the old wooden boats were made and plenty of maps to show which region was being spoken about.
Each gallery had portable stools that you could use of you wanted a breather and the whole prehistory and history of the region was covered. We discovered some awesome looking sites that I wasn't aware of that have now been added to my travel list! We spent 2 hours on the museum and only left because they were closing at 3PM (which we didn't know or we'd have got there earlier).Written 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Muhammad U1 contributionVery luxurious and most beautiful mosque. Should see must. Highly recommended to see. Try to pray Salah there with imamWritten 23 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Salman2 contributionsThis is one of the best museum I had ever visit. It's nice place to visit with family location is very impressiveWritten 13 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nauj63South East England, UK806 contributions… an absolute highlight ! It’s the scale of this place that impresses. And central to this is arguably the Chandelier that dominates the main prayer room - 14m x 8m of Swarovski crystal weighing 8 tonnes ! The ‘estate’ beyond is reminiscent of the Taj Mahal - imposing & memorable for it’s structures. Beyond the Mosque, the Opera House, the fish market and the Mutrah Souk are all worthy inclusions to an educational 4-hour private tour.Written 9 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- timtruro1Boston, MA80 contributionsAfter reading all the horrible reviews here about people's experiences on Qantas I was very reluctant after booking business class from Honolulu to Sydney. Unfortunately or fortunately my experience was wonderful beginning to end. Yes the flight was delayed an hour but I was notified the previous day. The crew were very attentive addressing me by my name. Seat was larger than Hawaiian Air's lie flat. Entertainment had tons of good movies to watch. The food was non stop and well timed throughout the entire flight. The crew was very friendly, concerned, attentive and warm. Great flight. Well done Honolulu to Sydney crew! Cheers!Written 4 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joanna MHavirov, Czech Republic13 contributionsThis park was a surprise find. We arrived at dusk, and the sky was beautiful. They were preparing for the Iftar, and there was an expectant atmosphere in the park. It was quiet and calm and very well maintained. We wandered as far as the lake. It looks like parts of the park are under reconstruction, but it is March and so not high season. It's a nice place to watch the sunset.Written 29 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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