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Muscat, Muscat, Oman

3 days in Muscat

Forts, wadis and dramatic desert-meets-sea scenery. Here's how to spend 3 days in Muscat: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Muscat trip is January, February and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, February, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Muscat itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Muscat~$5
Muscat is the capital and most populous city of Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the popul
12:30
Oman Avenues Mall~$5
Oman Avenues Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in Oman. It is a division of LuLu Group International based at Abu Dhabi. It was inaugurated in May 2015, under the patronage
16:00
Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque
The Mohammad Al-Ameen Mosque, also referred to as the Bahwan Mosque after its private financiers, is located in Bawshar, in the Muscat Governorate of the Sultanate of Oman. The mos
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Al-Ghubra~$5
Al Ghubra is a suburb of Muscat, the capital city of the Sultanate of Oman. It is a developing town with a number of malls, hospitals, schools, hotels, and many local businesses. T
16:00
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex~$5
The Sultan Qaboos Stadium at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, also known locally as Boshar, is a government-owned multi-purpose stadium in the Boshar district of Muscat, Oman. It
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Day 3

09:00
Indian School, Al-Ghubra~$5
The Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) is an independent, co-educational private day school located in the city of Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman. The school was founded in July 1990
12:30
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a Friday mosque located in Muscat, the capital city of the Sultanate of Oman. Completed in 2001 in a contemporary Islamic style, it is the largest
16:00
Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (Oman)~$5
The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MARA) is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for overseeing all matters related to awqaf and religious affairs.

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What 3 days in Muscat costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Muscat: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Muscat?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Muscat without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Muscat?+

Start with Muscat, Oman Avenues Mall and Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Muscat cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Muscat?+

The best months to visit Muscat are January, February, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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