Muscat

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque & Royal Heritage Begin in quiet reverence. At the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, marble shines like moonlight and chandeliers glisten with 600,000 Swarovski crystals. Private early access lets you wander alone beneath its Persian carpeted vastness, the spiritual silence broken only by your guide’s soft words. From there, glide past the regal Royal Opera House and on to Al Alam Palace, where blue and gold pillars stand like sentinels of Oman’s monarchy. Surrounded by 16th-century forts, the palace radiates dignity without spectacle. It is a journey through living legacy—majestic, measured, and deeply moving. Muttrah Souq & Artisan Encounters Enter the soul of the city through Muttrah Souq. Here, silver gleams beside rose-scented oud, and traders offer stories alongside spices. With a cultural guide, meet the artisans—watch a silversmith shape a khanjar’s hilt or create your own custom perfume from jasmine, amber, and saffron. Pause for Omani tea and halwa in a hidden café tucked between alleyways as dhows bob in the harbour outside. This is not a shopping experience. This is heritage wrapped in scent and silver, a place where the past is touched, tasted, and taken home. Private Yacht Cruise Along the Muscat Coast Board a private yacht and drift along Muscat’s jagged shoreline, where cliffs drop into turquoise depths and limestone caves whisper secrets to the sea. Snorkel in hidden coves like Bandar Al Khayran, or simply sunbathe on teak decks while fresh seafood and chilled pomegranate mocktails appear like magic. As sunset turns the water gold, sip Omani coffee to the rhythm of lapping waves. This is maritime elegance, intimate and untamed. Sunset at Al Alam Palace & The Old City As dusk falls, return to Old Muscat. Walk the esplanade outside Al Alam Palace as golden light casts long shadows and the call to prayer lingers in the air. Explore nearby galleries filled with Omani contemporary art before settling in at a rooftop café for a chilled date drink and sweeping harbour views. Here, where royalty once walked and time slows to stillness, you glimpse the grace of Muscat at its most hushed and profound. Fine Dining & Omani Culinary Journey Dine beneath a date palm canopy or by candlelight beside the sea. Taste shuwa, slow-roasted underground, spiced rice laced with lemon and onion, and grilled kingfish brushed with saffron. Omani fine dining tells stories in every dish, and with a local chef guiding you through each bite—perhaps in an exclusive garden villa—those stories bloom into memory. Opt for a private cooking demonstration accompanied by live oud music, and savour not just food, but the spirit of the land.