Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
47
Immigration & Passport Office D2
Iran
(see 56)
Jordan
(see 56)
Kuwait
(see 56)
48
Lebanon
C2
49
Ministries Area B3
50
Ministry of Tourism
A3
National Travel & Tourism
(see 14)
Netherlands (see 43)
52
Qatar
B2
53
Royal Hospital A3
Saudi Arabia
(see 52)
54
Syria
B1
55
Turkey
A1
56
UAE
B2
57
UK
B2
58
USA
B2
59
Yemen
B1
60
Zahara Tours C3
Sights
Wedged into a relatively narrow strip of land between the mountains and the sea, Muscat
comprises a long string of suburbs spanning a distance of 50km or so from the airport to
Al-Bustan. Visiting the sights can therefore take a bit of planning, and during rush-hour
periods (7-8.30am, 12.30-3.30pm and 5.30-7pm Saturday to Wednesday) you may need
to add an extra 45 minutes to get to your destination.
Muscat is sometimes referred to as the 'three cities': Ruwi, Mutrah and Old Muscat (a
small area with few shops and no hotels, comprising the
diwan
- or palace administration
- and many of the capital's sights of interest). The neighbouring port of Mutrah has the
most budget accommodation, while shopping centres and transport terminals are in the
commercial district of Ruwi and the suburbs with their lovely beaches.
