The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a stunning construct. The interior walls of the mosque’s main hall are completely covered with white and dark grey marble. These are decorated with murals of leafy patterns and geometrical designs.

Muscat Gate Museum, Museum of Omani Heritage and Sultan's Armed Forces Museum are other must-sees.

Royal Opera House Muscat is the leading arts and culture organisation in the Sultanate of Oman. Upcoming performances include Vienna State Opera playing Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata.