Here, in this article, it may not be possible to talk about all of the places which are present in Oman but here we have attempted to list down two of the best tourist cities, frequented by tourists across the world that are Muscat and Salalah.
What you can see in Muscat?
Let us first begin with what you can see in Muscat. Yes, this capital city of Oman is one of the most happening cities here. In fact, tourists who have plans to spend holidays in Oman first think of Muscat holidays. The reason for this can just be very simple. This is the city which has got almost everything which any tourist would love to see during their tour. Here, we have listed down a few of the best places in Muscat which you shall visit as a tourist here such as like Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace, Al Jalali Fort and Al Mirani fort, Wadi Shab, Corniche Area, Riyam park, Nakhal Fort etc.
Museums here in Muscat
If you are curious to know something about this great Arabian Oman then you can go to any of the best museum here. This city houses almost 6-10 museums within its own self. You can come to know more about Oman or its history by visiting any of the best museums such as Bait Al Zubair, National Museum, Omani French Museum, The Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum, etc (If you are here on your family holidays then you can take your children to a museum which is specifically for children named as children’s museum).
Muscat for Shopaholics
As this is the main capital city of Oman, so here you can find so many shopping malls or centers. If you are a shopaholic and you are fond of shopping (or if you are looking forward to buy something or take home something as a token of your visit to this great city) then you can have the chance to go to any of the best shopping centers in the city such as Muscat City Centre, Qurum City Centre, Lulu Hypermarket, Safeer Hyper Market etc. These are the shopping areas where you can get anything you like.
What you can see in Salalah?
Well, after Muscat in Oman, Salalah can be considered the second best place. Yes, this city too, (even though very much smaller in size in comparison to the main capital city of Oman that is Muscat), has got everything which can keep any tourist busy or entertained during their Oman tour here.
Sultan Qaboos‘ Palace
Here are so many tourist places which are the best but anyone who comes here never would like to miss out the chance to see the city’s main attraction that is Sultan Qaboos‘ Palace. Yes, this palace can really said to be the main attraction of the city which attracts a large number of tourists. Other tourist places which you shall visit during your stay here in this city include Al-Hisn Souq and Khor Rori.
The Haffa Souq (a market place)
If you are wondering where you can go in Salalah for shopping then you need to just simply head towards this special market where you can get an opportunity to buy almost anything, handicrafts, souvenirs etc. Just be a bit smarter when you shop here. You will have to be very much adept in dealing with the shopping owners who may try to persuade you to buy a thing of 2 TL for a 10 TL (Turkish Lira). You will have to have good bargaining skills and if you are the one who do not have such skills then you may suffer a bit of losses.
Event – Khareef
One special thing about Salalah is the event that which is related to Khareef (in a different word, monsoon). Khareef is, in fact, celebrated here as an annual event with all fervor and enthusiasm. Many of the tourists from different parts of the world come here specially to be a part of this festival which is very typical of Salalah. Just join this festival if you are here in the monsoon season (July-Aug).
So what are you waiting for? Just get your bags packed and get ready to go for lovely Oman holidays. Spend your time in any of the best cities such as Salalah or Oman or any other city which you would love to without even creating any hole in your pocket. Your holidays here are really going to be very budget-friendly. Yes, you may not have to pay more to get an experience of real Arabian holidays here in Oman.
