Title: Jal Travel Guide: Best of Jal, Muscat Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Jal](https://expedia.co.uk/Jal-Hotels.d553248635975860829.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Muscat](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Muscat.d2238.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Muscat](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Muscat.d2238.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Jal Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Jal.d553248635975860829.Car-Hire-Guide)[Jal Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Jal.d553248635975860829.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Jal Travel Guide ## Muscat ## Visit Jal Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Muscat travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Muscat.dx2238) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Muttrah Souq showing interior views and shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170039/75101bf0-8a84-4b8d-bf90-70f2d6b16397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muttrah Souq 4/5(38 reviews) This ancient marketplace today features winding alleys of stalls selling antiques, traditional fabrics, aromatic spices and fresh produce. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muttrah-Souq-Muttrah.d6170039.Attraction) ![Sunset at Qurum beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058298/37e37e9c-29ea-4d9b-a52a-304bfb0d6ef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Qurum Beach 4.5/5(30 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Qurum Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Muscat. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Qurum-Beach-Qurm.d553248621532391677.Attraction) ![Muttrah Corniche, Muscat, Oman](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622811639798/f11e0c7d-d371-4c97-9705-3cad07f39449.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muttrah Corniche 4.5/5(34 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Muttrah Corniche, a lovely green space in Muscat. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muttrah-Corniche-Muscat.d553248622811639798.Attraction) ![Oman which includes a mosque](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560965429/3870de2b-db28-4cbf-b5d9-655c6c7706ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque 5/5(46 reviews) Muscat’s main mosque is lavishly decorated with elaborate carvings, one of the world’s largest Persian carpets and colorful hibiscus flowers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sultan-Qaboos-Grand-Mosque-Muscat.d553248621560965429.Attraction) ![Muscat featuring theatre scenes, heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560965428/6c55b959-0589-42f8-b450-e35da1f58936.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Opera House Muscat 4.5/5(30 reviews) From ballet, jazz and opera to luxury shopping and ornamental gardens, you’ll find plenty to do at one of Oman’s premier cultural centers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Opera-House-Muscat-Shati-Al-Qurum.d553248621560965428.Attraction) ![Muscat showing modern architecture and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112470/a8a48dd2-9cbc-416f-b6f7-069d32ec4321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Al Alam Palace 4.5/5(34 reviews) The sultan’s official palace is a stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture surrounded by lush gardens and the beautiful Mutrah Harbor. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Alam-Palace-Muscat.d6112470.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1288033/9695a831-c80b-4651-8230-45077e2e4a82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wadi-shab-and-bimmah-sinkhole-full-day-tour.a1288033.activity-details) ![Muscat: City Highlights Experience with Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1288027/c7b3d006-798f-40ec-82d1-dcaf73966c97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muscat: City Highlights Experience with Transfer £41 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/muscat-city-highlights-experience-with-transfer.a1288027.activity-details) ![From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49730756/038771d0-01a2-44cb-8f02-f43e973b2e7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Unforgettable 4x4 Trip to Nizwa & Arabia’s Grand Canyon £96 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/unforgettable-4x4-trip-to-nizwa-arabias-grand-canyon.a49730756.activity-details) ![Nizwa full day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/187112/d685c347-7251-4cf7-8e26-614697185b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nizwa Heritage & Culture Full Day Tour £77 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nizwa-heritage-culture-full-day-tour.a187112.activity-details) ![Muscat: City Highlights Tour with Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47667654/cdf1a028-58a3-47cb-9515-248cfd87e91f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muscat: City Highlights Tour with Optional Transfers £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/muscat-city-highlights-tour-with-optional-transfers.a47667654.activity-details) ![Oman Dolphin Watching Tours ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2239547/dd144ed6-0edd-4045-9543-a521dec6b0bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oman Dolphin Watching Tours £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oman-dolphin-watching-tours.a2239547.activity-details) [See all activities in Muscat](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Muscat.d2238.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Jal ![JW Marriott Hotel Muscat ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44215800/44215799/688a569b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### JW Marriott Hotel Muscat Madinat Al Irfan, Airport Heights Muscat Muscat £118 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Al Mouj Marina and Madinat Al Irfan Theatre are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=44215799&PinnedHotelID=44215799&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975860829) ![InterContinental Muscat by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4300/4223/956a2d84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### InterContinental Muscat by IHG Al Kharjiya Street, Al Shati Area Muscat £127 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (356 reviews) This was our second stay at the Muscat Intercontinental and this time again it was a very happy experience at every level: location, welcome, cleanliness, food, and importantly every single member of staff we dealt with. Too many to name but everyone at the reception desk, at The Musandam and other ... Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=4223&PinnedHotelID=4223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975860829) ![Kempinski Hotel Muscat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23130000/23125300/23125215/w3837h2557x3y3-37086524_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kempinski Hotel Muscat 335 Street 6 Muscat Muscat £315 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (430 reviews) Friendly staff , clean rooms , complementary breakfast with variety of foods and international cuisine brought me an extraordinary experience and relaxing in my long distance trip. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=23125215&PinnedHotelID=23125215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975860829) ![Royal Tulip Muscat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45037400/45037323/2f90385f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Tulip Muscat Al Marafah Street Muscat Muscat Governorate £55 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews) All was ok EXCEPT the buffet. The buffet looked appealing and appears good value BUT the hot food was cold. Such a shame. Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=45037323&PinnedHotelID=45037323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975860829) ![Mandarin Oriental, Muscat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96746300/96746269/ea13b25b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mandarin Oriental, Muscat 2827 Way, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos Muscat £382 18 Mar - 19 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Opera House Muscat and Oman Children’s ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews) The room was spotless and the staff were so professional. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=96746269&PinnedHotelID=96746269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975860829) ![W Muscat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34780000/34773600/34773508/50b200a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### W Muscat Al Kharjiya Street, Shatti Al Qurum Muscat Muscat £162 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (272 reviews) Everything about W Muscat was excellent - the room, staff throughout the hotel, breakfasts, facilities was all amazing. We would come back in a heartbeat. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Muscat-Bawshar.dx553248635975438254) ![Skyline of Al Khuwair neighborhood in Muscat, Oman](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342275/1f306a93-b14c-47d9-9669-7c039e4ce7c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Al Khuwair 3.5/5(5 area reviews) Al Khuwair is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Oman Natural History Museum, a top place to visit in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muscat-Al-Khuwair.dx6342275) ![Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342264/da6ca993-f83a-4894-8ee0-0c4102900952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah 4/5(7 area reviews) Check out the beaches, spas and restaurants while spending some time in Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Oman Avenues Mall or Muscat Grand Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muscat-Al-Ghubrah-Ash-Shamaliyyah.dx6342264) ![An Arab man on Azaiba beach in Muscat Oman](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361173/1ef3f474-07c5-44e5-8316-ed1a9c2d4a58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Azaiba 3.5/5(12 area reviews) Azaiba is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex and Oman Avenues Mall if you have time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muscat-Azaiba.dx6361173) ![Shatti Al Qurum featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139440/f285fdbc-4a27-43a6-9d70-964353f1108f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shati Al Qurum 4.5/5(12 area reviews) The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Shati Al Qurum. A stop by Royal Opera House Muscat or Qurum Beach might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muscat-Shati-Al-Qurum.dx6139440) ![ Panoramic view of Nakhal in the Al Batinah Region of Oman. It is located about 120 km to the west of Muscat, the capital of Oman. It is known as the town of oasis.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633862272237/3aba00ce-0d21-4086-a7c4-25cc224e55c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Muscat Hills If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Muscat Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall and Al Mouj Marina. 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