Budget Accommodation Middle East Oman Muscat
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Muscat (مسقط) is the capital and the biggest city in Oman and has about 750,000 inhabitants. It is located in the northern part of the country along the coast roughly where the Indian Ocean meets the Persian Gulf. The city is one of the oldest cities in the entire Middle East and people have been living here for almost 2000 years.
From the Muscat Travel Guide
Location was perfect, residence was beautiful and such an awesome host! I couldn't recommend to stay anywhere better in Oman. Located on the beachfront in Muscat, in a modern villa it was the best way to see the beauty of Oman. Make sure you rent a car to take you around though as restaurants and cafes are only a 5 min drive away. ... more
Me and my friend stayed at Hotel Golden Oasis for a few nights while diving with the Oman Dive Center further down the coast. It's a good location if you're only in Muscat to dive with ODC, but since it's at the end of Muscat it's not so good if you aim at exploring what Muscat has to offer. ... more
Dubai or Muscat
Which city, Dubai or Muscat, is the cheapest for budget accommodation? Overall costs such as transport, airport tax, food, is the cheapest? ...
Muscat, Oman
I'm currently considering some summer contract work in Muscat, Oman. Has anyone been there? ...
First thoughts
. Muscat is a pretty crazy. Muscat proper is really actually only about the size of downtown Chagrin Falls, not large at all. The city Muscat refers a 50 km stretch all along the Omani coast including Muttrah, Ruwi ...
Posted in Rock the Casbah 2007 by mc327503
MUSCAT, OMAN
We approached Muscat at dawn, eager to visit the Sultanate of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said. One of his seven palaces is here at the shoreline. Above the tiny walled city of Muscat ...
Posted in MORE SERENITY FOR THE CHAPLAIN AND ME by Swenigale
Muscat, Oman
Today the ship arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The first thing that hits you as the ship nears the port is the striking volcanic mountains and the huge incense burner on the side of the port’s entrance (in Mutrah – just a few kilometres along from old Muscat). There are old Portuguese forts from ...
Posted in MV Discovery - 2009 by dpedler