Money exchange in Muscat
by georeiser
It's easy to change money in Oman. With few exception you can change your money at any exchange offices with almost the same rate. But smaller offices is gives normally a better rate than large exchange offices in the tourist areas.
Before the immigration office at the airport there is a counter where you have to pay for the visa. You can also change your money here. The rate was 1 rial for 2,7 USD. The best rate I got was at a small exchange office 20 metres to the left of the Naseem Hotel in Mutrah (1 rial for 2,5 USD). The worst rate was at Mustafa Sultan Exchange close to Mutrah Souq (1 rial for 2,9 USD). They didn't want to give me a receipt eighter. Don't change your money at this place (see picture 1).
One Rial is divided into 1000 baisa.
Grand Mosque: Male Prayer's Hall
by victorwkf
The male prayer's hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is simply huge, elegant and can house up to a few thousand Muslims at any one time. Besides the beautiful architecture, the carpet of this prayer room is actually made from one single piece which is one of the largest in the world !
snorkelling/dolphin watching
by RHONDAANN
We spent our honeymoon staying at the Shangri la Muscat ......... Fantastic. One of the highlights of our holiday was going out with Mike from Gulf leisure. We booked the trip before we left the U.K. We were collected from our hotel, spent a fabulous morning dolphin watching, Mike taught me to snorkel, great fun. Highly recommended. www.gulfleisure.com hat, towel & sun cream is all you need
Riyam Park & watch tower
by victorwkf
Near to the famous Mutrah Cornicle is the Riyam Park where you can walk among the trees and flowers for a relaxing time. There is a white coloured watch tower in the shape of an incense burner located on top of a hill, and you can actually go all the way up to have a beautiful view of the city. Unfortunately, I did not go up due to limited time.
Steak was good, but...
by johnaalex about Al Tajin Steakhouse
The Al Tajin is often referred to as the best steakhouse in Muscat which maybe true, but for my money it falls short of being a great steakhouse. The choice of meat is limited and the menu gives no indication of size. The Australian tenderloin I had was nice and juicey, but not that tasty and was at best 200 grammes. I would have preferred something twice that size.
The other main menu item is lobster.
The menu is unusual in that it has several all inclusive options. So decide what you want to pay (my tenderlion cost 22 OMR) and for that price you get your salad bar starter, main course and desert inlcuded PLUS unlimited drinks including beer, wine and house spirits.
When they take your order you have fill in a pre-printed card to specify what meat you want, what sauce, what side dish etc and then hand that to the waiter.
The ambience of the place is such that you may feel like you have been sent back in time to the 1970s.
If they updated the decor and increased the choice of meats, with an al a carte option I would consider going back. Steak was OK.
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Muscat seen from the air
Cars in Muscat, Oman
23° 37' 5.4600" N 58° 33' 47.0100" E
23° 37' 4.7200" N 58° 33' 45.8200" E
