Exploring Muscat, Oman

Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat, it combines the charms of an old world Arab enclave with the amenities of a fast paced metropolis. Nestled between the turquoise blue waters of Gulf of Oman and the rugged mountains of AI Hajr, here you will find a harmonious blend of traditional culture, cuisine, arts and architecture with the unbridled energy of modern life.

Muscat Known since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west, the east, and Africa Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians, the Portuguese Empire until the Yaʾariba imamate restored Omani rule in 1649. Although Muscat was not Oman’s capital. A regional military power in the 18th century, Muscat's influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar.
As an important port-town in the Gulf of Oman, Muscat attracted foreign tradesmen and settlers. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.