1- Muttrah Souq in Muscat
One of the oldest markets in the Arab world because of Oman’s rich trade history, the souq is filled with various stalls and shops, some of which are hidden away in dark lanes beautifully lit by antique lights, making the architecture of the souk one of its prominent features. One part of the souq is called Souq Al-Tha’laam, which in Arabic means ‘Market of Darkness’, ironic, considering how busy and colorful it is inside.

2- The City of Nizwa
Nizwa is one of the largest cities in the Ad Dakhiliyah (interior) region of Oman and is also the former capital. Nizwa breathes culture and history, as one of the oldest cities in Oman, it has so many different historical sites and ancient forts to explore and see. Not to mention that every Friday there is the colorful livestock market, which is an experience everyone should get a taste of.

3- The Bahla Fort

A UNESCO World Heritage site since the 1990s, the beautifully built Bahla Fort is one cultural site that must be seen and experienced. Now open to visitors, the historic fort was built around 3000 BC when Bahla was a prosperous oasis open to trade and visitors from around the region. Inside the fort visitors can see the areas where the traditional souqs were, the different alleys, houses and chambers, all representative of traditional Omani architecture.

4- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque In Muscat

This radiant place of worship is a stunning masterpiece of architecture, design and spirituality. Made out of tonnes of Indian sandstone, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is one of the most beautiful architectural landmarks of the whole region, built before any of the other grand mosques.
The courtyard has verses from the Koran etched onto the walls, while the mosque as a whole reveals Islamic art from all angles. The main hall is covered in dark grey and white marble decorated with Islamic art features such as geometric and leafy patterns.

5- Bait Al Zubair Museum in Muscat

Bait Al Zubair translates to ‘House of Al Zubair.’ Formerly a home, the site is now a private museum funded by its founders, the Zubair family. Opening its doors to visitors in 1998, the museum has an exquisite display of Omani artefacts dating back centuries. The museum offers various exhibitions running throughout the year and showcases great displays, with a mix of different cultural and historic artefacts such as old cannons, jewelry and artwork