CENTARA HOTELS IN
Oman, Oman

As a capital city, Muscat is half-way between off-the-beaten-track adventure and the convenience of a corporate hub. Shopping and modern attractions share the landscape with ancient crumbling forts, time-honoured mosques and traditional souks. The majestic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a must-see.

A haven for nature lovers where cultural traditions remain undiluted. Things not to miss include hiking through the desert and precipitous canyons, visiting time-honoured fortresses and mud-brick villages nestled amid date plantations, diving, and shopping at the busy Muttrah and Nizwa Souqs.