Honest review
A practical piece of Muscat advice: stay where you can walk to everything — and this is exactly that case. Al Ghala is the business heart of Oman's capital, the sights are within walking distance, and the city itself remains genuinely Arab — no skyscrapers, no gigantic structures.
Muscat itself belongs on any Omani itinerary: capital and busy port in one, the multicultural heart of the country, where tradition sits alongside the modern.
Inside, the trump card is the restaurants. Start with the Turkish one: mezze and fish grilled on a traditional Ocakbasi grill; continue in the main restaurant with Thai and local dishes alongside international cooking; and end the evening on the roof — signature barbecue with a striking view over the city.
Who it suits: those coming to Oman for city and culture on top of the beach part of the route, and those combining the trip with business.
