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How to spend top weekend in Muscat - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites
Visit Majlis al Jinn Cave
Several tourist companies in Osman are happy to offer you a tour of the amazing natural attractions. This is the Majlis al Jinn cave. It is located a 2-hour drive from Muscat. It was only available to professional climbers and extreme skydivers in the past. However, you can complete 2 days of training to go get acquainted with it today.
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Tours of Muscat's Forts
Several forts are located in the vicinity of Muscat. You can visit the Nakhal Fort, for example. It was built in the 17th – 18th centuries. You will have the opportunity to get inside the fortress and look at the ornaments beautifully carved. They are made on ceilings, windows, and doors. You can climb to the top of the Fort to admire the mountains and the oasis where date palms grow. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Journey to the Snake Canyon
If you like to explore natural attractions you should pay attention to the 6-hour journey to the Snake Canyon. It passes through huge rocks, picturesque waterfalls, and high mountains. First, you can cross the coastline of the Batinah valley. Then you will walk along the Wadi Bani Auf. If you can get to a narrow gorge that resembles a serpentine, sandwiched between rocks, you will get a chance to test your strength and fitness by swimming, jumping, and climbing.
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Visit Wadi Bani Auf
If you contact any travel agency in Muscat you can book an excursion to the Al-Hajar Mountains. Visit the Wadi Bani Auf is included in the tour. It connects the drying of the river channel, located between the mountain ranges. You can stop at Nakhal Fort during your trip. You will also take a walk along the bottom of the gorge in the Wadi then. You will have a chance to overcome a narrow limestone canyon with a length of 10 kilometers, and then go through the clay. If it is rain, you will admire the numerous waterfalls and even swim in the water of the resulting pools 2-6 meters deep.
Sea Leisure
You can find suitable active leisure on the beaches of Muscat. You can go scuba diving, boat trip, and do jet skiing, wakeboarding, and surfing. You can also go on a yacht cruise in the Gulf of Oman. You can watch whales and dolphins during the cruise. If you want to see other inhabitants of the underwater world without sinking into the sea you should contact the Marina Bander Al Rowdha yacht club. The boat departs 4 times a day from here. There is a large window in its case. You will be able to see corals, tropical fish, and turtles while onboard this vessel.
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Wahiba Sands Desert
The Wahiba Sands desert is located 190 kilometers south of Muscat. You can go for a tour here to see the amazing shifting sand dunes. They change color from amber to pale orange. You will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the local flora and fauna while traveling on the Wahiba Sands. You will also learn about the Bedouin way of life.
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Public palaces near Muscat
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Notable celebrations and festivals in Oman
Day of Arafat is one more holiday that doesn’t have a fixed date. As a rule, it is celebrated in the period from the end of July to the beginning of September. This is an important day for all Muslims and the second day of the Haji pilgrimage. People visit mosques and pray. After that, Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important Islamic holidays is celebrated in the country. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. The Islamic New Year is celebrated in this part of the year as well. It also doesn’t have a fixed date that is shifted 11 days every ear. The first month of Islamic New Year is met with prayers, lighting candles, and divine service.
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Walk through hidden local streets, sneak to a small cafe, breathe and enjoy Muscat from inside. Stay out from the beaten track during your city weekend, discover the soul of Muscat as a real travel gourment. Follow our guide, take one of the exclusive services and spend your time in Muscat unforgettably and with a full passion!
