CORNICHE DE MUTRAH
Read moreThis walk takes in the whole harbour: from the waterfront buildings such as the fish market, the elaborate houses of the Lawatiya, the entrance to the souk, the fort perched high up, the giant censer and the parks a little further away... to the superb boats anchored in the harbour - traditional wooden dhows and the Sultan's yachts, among the largest in the world (impressive size and splendour). Particularly lively in the morning and evening, the corniche is a popular place for Omanis to stroll around in the mild hours.
QURM NATURAL PARK
Read moreOpen since 1993, this pretty seaside park is the green lung of the city. It is also the largest in the capital with vast lawns, flowerbeds, a rose garden, fountains, a lake where you can rent small boats, playgrounds for children, a mini fairground and stalls for a snack or refreshment. There is a nature reserve with mangrove swamps where you can observe many migratory birds that have come to Muscat for a stopover. Good to know: in this park, as in most others, free wifi.