Dubai & Oman: city & mountains

The ancient city of Muscat is instantly charming, set between the jagged peaks of the Al Hajar mountains and the cobalt blue Arabian Sea. Modern and cosmopolitan yet filled with rich tradition and history, visitors will delight at the city’s impressive Islamic architecture and incredible buildings like the stunning Royal Opera House and the magnificent Grand Mosque. Whether you want to meander in museums, visit historic palaces, shop for artisan goods in the Mutrah Souq or relax on sandy beaches, Muscat has it all.

Once the capital of Oman and its centre for Islamic teaching, the historic city of Nizwa is nowadays one of the country's finest destinations. The rich heritage and tradition here attracts flocks of crowds who come to marvel at its imposing fortress, meander in the bustling souq and explore the surroundings of towering mountains, magical cliffside villages and ancient ruins. Visit as a day trip from Muscat or base yourself here, either way you're sure to be enchanted by atmospheric Nizwa.

The ancient city of Muscat is instantly charming, set between the jagged peaks of the Al Hajar mountains and the cobalt blue Arabian Sea. Modern and cosmopolitan yet filled with rich tradition and history, visitors will delight at the city’s impressive Islamic architecture and incredible buildings like the stunning Royal Opera House and the magnificent Grand Mosque. Whether you want to meander in museums, visit historic palaces, shop for artisan goods in the Mutrah Souq or relax on sandy beaches, Muscat has it all.