MUSCAT
Dining
From moonlit barbecues on Qantab Road to entire afternoons in amiable teahouses, dining in Muscat is a romantic pastime. Good Lebanese, continental and Italian restaurants can be discovered in Ruwi. Trying a shwarma kebab or sipping rich coffee at Café Camilia is a must.
Culture
The eastern area of the city known as Muttrah is where the splendour lies with its superb corniche encircling a charming bay and a dozen golden sand beaches. The seaside, ceremonial palace of H.M.Sultan Qaboos Said, nestled between steep rocky hills, offers a spectacular sight, especially at night. The two old Portuguese forts of Jelali and Merani also make for rewarding exploration.
Shopping
Haggle over dates, mother of pearl and sandalwood in the landmark Souk Muttrah. For gleaming boutiques, and modern malls of designer names, head to Qurm.
Getting around
Muscat has a comprehensive system of service taxis and microbuses. Taxis don't have meters; fix the rate before you get in.
GMT: +4 hours
Flight Time: 7 hours
Currency: UAE Dirham (Dh)
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WEATHER
CLIMATE
All year round sunshine with temperatures soaring May to September with high humidity.
TEMPERATURE / RAINFALL
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TEMP (°C) | 22 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 20 |
RAINFALL (MM) | 28 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 18 |
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