Things To Do In Muscat, At Night

4. Mutrah Corniche

Mutrah stretches along an attractive corniche of latticed buildings and mosques; it looks spectacular at sunset when the light casts shadows across the serrated crescent of mountains, while pavements, lights and fountains invite an evening stroll or a bike ride.

This place is ideal for a nice walk in the evening with your friends. The Mutrah Corniche is the main port area of the city and stretches for about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles). You can see beautiful gardens here, as well as fountains and beautiful mosques. It is also an active fish market and you can come here to catch a glimpse of the daily catch, not to mention the king’s dhow, or traditional Arabian ship. Cruise ships and other boats decorate the harbor and you can find plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables here, too. This is where your bargaining skills will come in handy!

Other interesting facts about the Mutrah Corniche, Muscat

>> The Mutrah Corniche is where you’ll find his Majesty’s dhow, visiting cruise ships and the ferry to Musandam

>> The Mutrah Fort was built by occupying Portuguese forces in the late 16th century

>> The Mutrah Souk is one of the world’s oldest Arabian markets and a great place to haggle for bargains

>> The Mutrah Corniche is permanent home to the retired Shabab Oman, a beautiful fully-rigged training ship

>> Just behind the Corniche lies the Old Quarter, Muscat’s historic walled city centre