Muttrah Corniche and Souq (Muscat, Oman)

Must visit beautiful views and a local shopping experience

Muttrah

Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman (Muscat) before the discovery of oil in Oman but still important as one of the largest sea ports of the region and most popular traditional Bazaar (Muttrah Souq), Muttrah Corniche with surrounded by the mountains and historic landmarks.

Must Visit Places in Muttrah

Muttrah Corniche

Muttrah Corniche is one of my favorite corniche with about 2 km. walk along with the fantastic view of Persian Gulf with many ships, small boats and some of traditional Omani boats on Muscat Port. If you are lucky you will see the Sultan’s boat, if in the harbour. Also the Muscat Fort on top of the hill with make Muttrah Corniche Unique form others. We went there on December with nice weather and sunny day.

Muttrah Corniche with Muttrah Fort View

Muttrah Souq

The Muttrah Souq is one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back 200 years and now is main tourists attraction, restaurant terraces and coffee cafes are often full when the weather are nice with blue sky. Now the Souq is not traditional anymore (In the past, the market was built from mud and palm leaves) and most of the goods goods sale here most are import but you can find local souvenir shops and bargaining is one of the interesting part of visiting the souq. Also you can visit Gold Souq located west end of the Souq it very impressive and huge you can shop for a good souvenir.

Muttrah Souq

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Muttrah Fort

Muttrah Fort was built by the Portuguese in the 1580’s as a defense against the Ottoman army. Sits on a rocky hill and overlooks of Muttrah Corniche, Port and the town offers breathtaking panoramic views.

Muttrah Fort

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The Muscat Port or Port Sultan Qaboos

The Muscat Port, Port Sultan Qaboos is one of the main commercial ports in Oman. It is Oman’s premier maritime gateway. Located for ships from Europe to India and China as a centre for commerce of Oman and port of the Sultan’s boat.

Port Sultan Qaboos

Muttrah-Muscat (Muttrah Corniche, Muttrah Fort)

DISCOVERY MORE OF OMAN

1. Bimmah Sinkhole

2. Nizwa City (Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Castle)

3. Sur City

4. Wadi Shab

5. Wadi Bani Khalid

6. Jebel Shams

7. Sharqiya Sands (Wahiba Sands)

8. Misfat Al Abriyeen

9. Jebel Kawar

10. Ibri Castel

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