As soon as I set foot in Muscat - the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Oman, I was immediately captivated by the white buildings located close together. Although it is a rich country, Oman does not have skyscrapers or ostentatious architectural symbols, only the city stretching between the strangely shaped rocky mountains of the Western Al Hajar mountain range and the deep blue Gulf of Oman. The cultural heritage, majestic religious architecture and the Arabian lifestyle make this place seem like the abode of the gods.
Muscat is a city with an unusual architecture, because this Middle Eastern country not only has the characteristics of Arab culture but is also influenced by India, Persia, Portugal, Africa and the modern West.
Sultan Qaboos Bin Said al Said is greatly loved by the people and they express their affection by hanging his picture in solemn places.
The road along Mutrah Port, with the highway on one side and the blue sea on the other, from here you can see two of the world's most luxurious yachts owned by Sultan Qaboos Bin Said al Said.
If you walk on the road running along Muttrah port, you will be enchanted by the Arabian scents and lost in the maze of Muttrah Souq with winding alleys selling exquisite handicrafts and a myriad of food spices, perfumes...
The 16th-century Muscat Fort is a testament to the city's history and is now a private museum and a popular spot for tourists and residents to enjoy stunning views of the harbor.
The giant incense burner on Muttrah Port is an observatory to see the whole city, resplendent in the sunset.
Located in the heart of Muscat, the beautifully designed Muttrah fish market overlooks the Gulf of Oman. The market is representative of Oman's thriving fishing industry.
Qaboos Mosque - an architectural masterpiece with a capacity of 20,000 worshipers - is a testament to the wealth of Oman with all its marble floors and walls. The most expensive part of the mosque is the main prayer hall with a capacity of 6,500 worshipers with the second largest Persian carpet in the world, weighing 21 tons, dyed by dozens of craftsmen over four years. The mosque's dome is beautifully decorated with Arabic patterns and a giant Swarovski crystal chandelier.
You can also walk through the gardens to His Majesty the King's Al Alam Palace Square, which is seen from the outside in its brilliant turquoise and gold.
In addition, the Royal Opera House with its luxurious Omani architecture can accommodate more than 1,000 people, is elaborately invested with modern equipment and is the venue for international opera, ballet, concert performances...
