City break in Muscat. Active leisure ideas for Muscat - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Muscat boasts various entertainments to meet each taste and fancy of the visitors. Tourists should definitely visit one of the local beaches. Local folks do not feel enthused for beach recreation that is why these coast areas are mostly filled with city guests. All the city beaches are well equipped and feature all comfort enhancing facilities being the optimum way of open air leisure and recreation. Beach gears and equipment are available for rent absolutely free.

Muscat amazes the visitors with its unique nature attractions. Hiking enthusiasts and open air recreation fans will love the Wadi Bani Khalid reservation. Its area serves as habitats for the rarest birds species. The reservation features a huge variety of exotic plants and flowers. Visitors of the Wadi Bani Khalid reservation are offered interesting and informative excursions. One may spend the whole day enjoying the magnificent beauty of the scenic nature.

The Majlis al Jinn Cave tours are of immense popularity among tourists and city guests. Walking through mystique rock shelters and embracing their unique beauty is the main attraction of hundreds of tourists visiting the spot every day. The embankment area will be a perfect place for hiking. The largest fish market of the city is placed near the district. Fresh sea foods, among which one will find rather exotic species, are always available for sale there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Active leisure enthusiasts will love the local golf center Almouj. Excellent golf course, cozy rest area, large sport market on the premises of the center as well as an upscale restaurant - these are the main facilities necessary for comfortable leisure. The most popular park of the city is considered to be the Al-Riyam park. It will be an excellent place as for serene hiking so for recreation with kids. The park features amazing decoration and plenty of rare plants.

In close vicinity to the main square one will find the Aquarium, which is the best place to learn sea floor inhabitant species. One will discover exotic fish, dangerous predators as well as octopuses there. The Aquarium will be of greatest interest and pleasure for the youngest visitors. Night entertainment fans will discover several upscale night clubs and bars in Muscat. The most famous among them is the Plaza Lounge Seeb Airport night club which at nightfall attracts the fans of contemporary music and exotic drinks.

One of the main features of the city is numerous bright markets and remarkable shopping centers. The heart of the city is beset with the large market named Old Muttrah Souk where one will find various souvenirs, high quality clothes and even jewelry. The best outfits and accessories one will find in the Omani Craftsman’s House shopping center as it offers the goods of the highest quality.

The capital of Oman can offer its guests wonderful safari tours. You can ride a jeep or motorcycle, or try riding a camel. Relaxing on the magnificent beaches of Muscat involves not only sunbathing and swimming in the waters of the Arabian Sea but also an active leisure. This includes surfing, diving, cruising and fishing tours, fly-boarding, and parasailing. It is also worth noting that the locals are big fans of golf. Therefore, in addition to the Almouj Golf club, there are several equally beautiful centers of this kind in the city. These are Ras Al Hamra Golf Club and Muscat Hills Golf & Country Club. All of them are extremely picturesque.

Parks located in the capital of Oman are also remarkable. Qurum Natural Park is ideal for a visit with children. There are delightful green landscapes as well as playgrounds here. You should take a walk through Al Naseem Park. There are all the conditions for a wonderful holiday here. These are sports and children's playgrounds, cafes and restaurants, picnic areas, as well as shaded places where you can hide from the scorching sun. You and your children should visit one more place. This is Trampo Extreme. Children will be able to jump on a variety of trampolines here. If you can't imagine your vacation without visiting the spa, then you will be pleased to know that there are great places of this kind in the city. This is a Palm Spa and salon located on the basis of the Chedi Muscat hotel.

The Museum of Illusions is a great place to spend time with friends. There are many interesting interactive exhibits and attractions here. This is Ames' room, the giant's house, and the mirror maze. If you want to bring with you not only beautiful impressions left in your memory but also great photos from the capital of Oman, then, first of all, visit the museum. You can find it in the Muscat Grand Mall. VOX Cinemas MGM is also located here. You should go there to watch new movies. There is also Bows & Arrows club here. It will appeal to those who want to shoot a bow and develop their accuracy.

Oman Automobile Association Karting Track is one of the most popular places for both locals and tourists. You can feel yourself in the role of a racer and ride a car here. This entertainment is the best way to raise the level of adrenaline in the blood. You should visit one of the escape quest clubs during your vacation in Muscat. This will allow you to further increase the level of the extreme hormone. Xcape Muscat is considered the most popular center of this kind. Its rooms are characterized by a bias in the Eastern and mystical themes. The Room Club offers participants to escape from prison, solve a crime, or find a treasure of an ancient country. The game lasts for 60 minutes. Not only experienced players but also beginners can play here. You will certainly get an unforgettable experience here.