Muscat, Oman — Activities
Muscat Culture
Most of Muscat's cultural activities are arranged on an ad hoc basis.
To find out what's on, buy a copy of Oman Today (Muscat's monthly What's On listing) or check the English daily newspapers, such as the Oman Observer (www.omanobserver.com).
Music
Al-Bustan Hotel
His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos, is a classical music enthusiast and concerts are occasionally performed at Al-Bustan Hotel.
Muttrah
Tel: 2479 9666.
Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com
Muscat Tours
Car tours
A good way to get a feel for the city, especially if time is limited, is to take a tour of Muscat, Mutrah, Al-Bustan and Qurm. Tours are usually tailor-made to each customer's interest and consist of a saloon car with air conditioning and a driver who often doubles as a guide. National Travel & Tourism has considerable experience in arranging city tours while Mark Tours has a good reputation for tailor-make study tours and adventure trips in and beyond Muscat.
National Travel & Tourism
Tel: 2466 0300.
Website: www.nttoman.com
Mark Tours
Tel: 2478 2727.
Website: www.marktoursoman.com
Boat tours
For boat tours of Muscat and environs, Arabian Sea Safaris runs popular harbor tours.
Tel: 2469 3223.
Website: www.arabianseasafaris.com
Activity tours
For adventure seekers, Muscat Diving and Adventure Center is the best company through which to organize activities such as caving, hiking and other outward-bound activities near to Muscat.
Tel: 2448 5663.
Website: www.holiday-in-oman.com
