Here in this article, it may not be possible to talk about all the places that are present in Oman, but here we have tried to list two of the best resort cities, frequented by tourists from all over the world, which are Muscat and Salalah.
What can you see in Muscat?
Let’s start first with what you can see in Muscat. Yes, this capital city of Oman is one of the liveliest cities here. In fact, tourists who plan to spend their holidays in Oman first think of muscat vacation. The reason for this can be very simple. This is the city that has almost everything that any tourist would love to see during their tour. Here, we have listed some of the best places in Muscat that you will visit as a tourist here such as Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace, Al Jalali Fort and Al Mirani Fort, Wadi Shab, Corniche area, Riyam park, Nakhal Fort , etc.
Museums here in Muscat
If you are curious to know something about this great Arab Oman, you can go to any of the best museums here. This city houses almost 6-10 museums within itself. You can get to know more about Oman or its history by visiting any of the best museums such as Bait Al Zubair, National Museum, French Museum of Oman, Sultan Armed Forces Museum etc. take your children to a museum that is specifically for children called a children’s museum).
Muscatel for shopaholics
As this is the main capital city of Oman, you can find so many malls or malls here. If you are a shopaholic and you like to shop (or if you are looking forward to buy something or take something home as a souvenir of your visit to this great city) then you can have the opportunity to go to any of the best shopping malls. the city like Muscat City Centre, Qurum City Centre, Lulu Hypermarket, Safeer Hyper Market etc. These are the shopping areas where you can get whatever you want.
What can you see in Salalah?
Well, after Muscat in Oman, Salalah can be considered the second best place. Yes, this city too (although much smaller in size compared to the main capital of Oman which is Muscat), has everything that can keep any tourist busy or entertained during their Oman tour here.
Sultan Qaboos Palace
There are so many best tourist spots here, but anyone who comes here would never like to miss out on seeing the main attraction of the city, which is Sultan Qaboos Palace. Yes, this palace can really say that it is the main attraction of the city that attracts a large number of tourists. Other tourist places that you will visit during your stay here in this city include Al-Hisn Souq and Khor Rori.
The Haffa Souq (a market)
If you are wondering where you can go shopping in Salalah, you simply have to head to this special market where you can get a chance to buy almost anything, handicrafts, souvenirs, etc. Be a little smarter when you shop here. You will have to be very skilled in dealing with shop owners who may try to persuade you to buy something for 2 TL for 10 TL (Turkish lira). You will need to have good trading skills and if you are the one without such skills, you may suffer some losses.
Event – Kharif
One special thing about Salalah is the event related to Khareef (in a different word, monsoon). Khareef is in fact celebrated here as an annual event with all the fervor and enthusiasm. Many of the tourists from different parts of the world come here especially to be a part of this festival which is very typical for Salalah. Only join this festival if you are here in the monsoon season (July-August).
So, what are you waiting for? Just pack your bags and get ready to go for lovely Holidays in Oman. Spend your time in any of the best cities like Salalah or Oman or any other city you would love without even creating a hole in your pocket. Your vacation here is really going to be very affordable. Yes, you may not have to pay extra to have a true Arabian vacation experience here in Oman.
