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Muscat, Muscat, Oman

5 days in Muscat

Forts, wadis and dramatic desert-meets-sea scenery. Here's how to spend 5 days in Muscat: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Muscat trip is March, April and May. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
March, April, May
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 5 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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Day 4

09:00
Zawawi Mosque
The Zawawi Mosque is a Sunni mosque, located in Muscat, Oman.
12:30
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism~$5
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MOHT) is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for promoting and preserving Omani heritage and tourism.
16:00
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Wealth (Oman)~$5
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resource is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for all matters relating to agriculture, fisheries and water
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Day 5

09:00
Ministry of Energy and Minerals (Oman)~$5
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for developing and implementing the government policy for exploiting the oil
12:30
Ministry of Civil Service (Oman)~$5
The Ministry of Civil Services is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for all matters relating to government employees under the civil service system.
16:00
The American International School Muscat~$5
The American International School Muscat (TAISM) is a non-for-profit, co-education, American curriculum international school in Muscat, Oman, serving early childhood through high s

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What 5 days in Muscat costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

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

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5 days in Muscat: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Muscat?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Muscat, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Muscat cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Muscat?+

The best months to visit Muscat are March, April, May, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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