Things to Do in Oman

There are 28 attractions in Oman. Jebel Shams is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Jebel Shams
1
Jebel Shams
Trail
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
2
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Grand mosque in Muscat featuring impressive contemporary Islamic architecture
Mosque
Nizwa Fort
3
Nizwa Fort
Massive historic fortress with prominent round tower
Castle
Royal Opera House Muscat
4
Royal Opera House Muscat
Modern opera house hosting international performances in Muscat
Theater
Jebel Shams
5
Jebel Shams
Oman's highest mountain overlooking dramatic Grand Canyon
Mountain
Nakhal Fort
6
Nakhal Fort
Historic desert fort set beside a palm oasis
Castle
Masirah Island
7
Masirah Island
Long Omani island known for sea turtle nesting
Island
Khuriya Muriya Islands
8
Khuriya Muriya Islands
Remote Arabian Sea archipelago belonging to Oman
Islands
Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn
9
Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn
Bronze Age archaeological complex and UNESCO World Heritage
Archaeological Site
Al Alam Palace
10
Al Alam Palace
Ceremonial royal palace in Muscat, modern architecture
Palace
Ad Dimaniyat Islands
11
Ad Dimaniyat Islands
Protected island group off Muscat important for marine life
Islands
Royal Oman Police Stadium
12
Royal Oman Police Stadium
Multi-use stadium in Muscat hosting sports events
Stadium
Al Jalali Fort
13
Al Jalali Fort
Historic coastal fort in Muscat overlooking the harbor
Castle
Al-Hallaniyah
14
Al-Hallaniyah
Uninhabited Dhofar island with rugged coastline
Island
Dhofar Mountains
15
Dhofar Mountains
Omani mountain range with monsoon-influenced greenery
Mountains
Jabrin
16
Jabrin
Omani town noted for its 17th-century Jabrin Castle
Castle
17
Umm al Samim
Inhospitable salt marsh area on Oman's desert plain
Tomb
Oman Natural History Museum
18
Oman Natural History Museum
Museum documenting Oman's natural history and biodiversity
Museum
Muscat Gate Museum
19
Muscat Gate Museum
Omani museum at historic city gate displaying local history
Museum
20
Maʽmurah
Palace
21
Al Saleel National Park
Protected dryland reserve protecting Arabian gazelles and acacia
National Park
22
Omani French Museum
Museum documenting Franco-Omani history and cultural ties
Museum
<i>Aflaj</i> Irrigation Systems of Oman
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<i>Aflaj</i> Irrigation Systems of Oman
Traditional underground and surface irrigation systems sustaining Omani agriculture
Historical Site
Ancient City of Qalhat
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Ancient City of Qalhat
Medieval port ruins reflecting Indian Ocean trade
Historical Site
Land of Frankincense
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Land of Frankincense
Ancient frankincense trade landscapes and archaeological remains
Historical Site