Great Muscat
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Outline
Mosque
Great Muscat is located in the west of Muscat city. It is in the region in plains where the coast part is included.
A lot of luxurious domiciles are in the Al Qurm district, and also the each country's embassy and the exclusive hotels such as Grand Hyatt Hotel and Inter Continental Hotel.
Moreover, there is Grand mosque which is built by Sultan Qaboos and it took about five years to build.
How to get to
From Ruwi
It takes about 10 minutes by car. It costs 2 Rials by taxi.
From Mutrah
It takes about 15 minutes by car. It costs 2 - 3 Rials by taxi.
From Old Muscat
It takes about 15 minutes by car. It costs 3 Rials by taxi.
From Al Bustan
It takes about 15 minutes by car. It costs 3 Rials by taxi.
From Muscat Airport
It takes about 25 minutes by car. It costs 7 Rials by taxi.
Map
Area Highlights
Grand Mosque
It is a gorgeous mosque which is biggest in Oman. Sultan Qaboos spent 5 years to built and huge amount of money.
This mosque is worth visiting, and you will be be enchanted by a beautiful marble and the carpet.
The entrance hour is 8:00 - 11:00 except Friday.
Please note that you must dress respectably not to show your skin.
The scarf that hides the hair is necessary and you must hide your ankles.
The age of ten or less are not allowed to enter.
This mosque is worth visiting, and you will be be enchanted by a beautiful marble and the carpet.
The entrance hour is 8:00 - 11:00 except Friday.
Please note that you must dress respectably not to show your skin.
The scarf that hides the hair is necessary and you must hide your ankles.
The age of ten or less are not allowed to enter.
Al Qurm
The coast along of Al Qurm is crowded with people at weekends and nights because of the road that opened in recent years.
It is possible to catch a glimpse of Omani's life.
Moreover, the amusement park of Al Qurm ( 17:00 - 23:00 ) is crowded from the evening.
Especially, it gets crowdded with Omani and Indian's families over weekends.
It is possible to catch a glimpse of Omani's life.
Moreover, the amusement park of Al Qurm ( 17:00 - 23:00 ) is crowded from the evening.
Especially, it gets crowdded with Omani and Indian's families over weekends.
Photo Album
Grand Mosque 1
Grand Mosque 2
Grand Mosque 3
Grand Mosque 4
Grand Mosque 5
Grand Mosque 6
Grand Mosque 7
Grand Mosque 8
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Grand Mosque 10
Al Qurm 1
Mosque 1
