Art & Culture
Five minutes by car, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque stands among the architectural achievements of the modern era: 40,000 square metres of translucent Indian sandstone and Persian-influenced marble, completed in 2001. The central dome houses a Swarovski crystal chandelier with gold-plated metalwork. The hand-woven Persian carpet – 1.7 billion knots, worked by 600 female weavers over four years – deserves time in front of it.
The Royal Opera House Muscat draws acclaimed international artists into a programme rooted in Arabian culture. The National Museum traces Omani heritage from the earliest settlements on the peninsula.
The Bait Al Zubair Museum in Old Muscat holds an extraordinary private collection of Omani artefacts within a carefully preserved heritage house. Bait Al Baranda, by the Corniche and Muttrah Souk, brings the history of Muscat to life through exhibits ranging from geology to maritime history and folk art.
Recommended Attractions
Oman’s artistic and cultural heritage unfolds across Muscat’s museums, galleries and performance spaces. The Royal Opera House Muscat celebrates Arabian culture alongside international artists, while The National Museum traces the Sultanate’s heritage from its earliest settlements. In Old Muscat, Bait Al Zubair presents a private collection of Omani artefacts, while Bait Muzna Gallery and Bait Al Baranda offer further perspectives on local art, history and maritime culture.
Additional Information
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- The National Museum
- Bait Al Zubair
- Bait Al Baranda
- Royal Opera House Muscat
CONTACT US
For more information or assistance with reservations, please contact:
Chief Concierge
T (+968) 2452 4400
concierge@chedimuscat.com
