Bawshar

Muscat

Photo by Huthaifa Hammoudeh
Photo by Huthaifa Hammoudeh

Popular places to visit

Muttrah Souq showing interior views and shopping

Muttrah Souq

4/5(38 reviews)

This ancient marketplace today features winding alleys of stalls selling antiques, traditional fabrics, aromatic spices and fresh produce.

Muttrah Souq
Muttrah Corniche

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 relaxing area.

Muttrah Corniche
Oman which includes a mosque

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.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Al-Bustan Palace

Al-Bustan Palace

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Al-Bustan Palace is just one of the places to see in Muscat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Al-Bustan Palace
Muscat featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and night scenes

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.

Royal Opera House Muscat
Muscat showing a square or plaza and modern architecture

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.

Al Alam Palace

Things to do

Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour

Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour

RM339
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour
Muscat City Tour and life with Omani Guy

Muscat City Tour and life with Omani Guy ( luxury car).

RM423
per adult
Muscat City Tour and life with Omani Guy ( luxury car).
Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour

Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour

RM296
per adult
Muscat: 2-Hour Sunset Viewing Boat Tour
Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

RM152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Picture 7 for Activity Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments

Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments

RM359
per adult
Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments
Muscat half-day city tour

Muscat half-day city tour

RM237
per adult
Muscat half-day city tour
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Top hotels in Bawshar

Sheraton Oman Hotel
Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 out of 5
Ruwi, Muscat
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM282 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
RM282
RM347 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (430 reviews)
"Fantastic service and good quality food. Hotel facilities outdated which was a shame - needs renovation to bring it all up to standard for 5*. Service, friendliness brilliant!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Sheraton Oman Hotel
Royal Tulip Muscat
Royal Tulip Muscat
4 out of 5
Al Marafah Street, Way No. 238, Al Ghoubra, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
The price is RM238 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
RM238
RM293 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"Great hotel, very comfortable, friendly staff, and a very good breakfast. It’s also close to a good supermarket called Lulu. The only issue was the wifi, which didn’t work very well, especially in the evenings. But other than that, I highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Royal Tulip Muscat
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 out of 5
PO Box 1998, Muscat
The price is RM1,160 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
RM1,160
RM1,430 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)
"Amazing facilities and location with an incredible beach and pool."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
The Chedi Muscat
The Chedi Muscat
5 out of 5
North Ghubra 32 Way No. 3215, Street No. 46, Muscat
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Muscat. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
"A fantastic team at the"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

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The Chedi Muscat
Al Hail Waves Hotel Managed By Centara
Al Hail Waves Hotel Managed By Centara
3 out of 5
Plot No.9, Building No. 312, Way No. 65, Near Al Maha Pertol Pump, Al Hail N, Seeb, Muscat
The price is RM137 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
RM137
RM169 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seeb. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Al Seeb Bowling Center and Seeb Park ...
7.8/10 Good! (97 reviews)
"Hotel nice but nothing to see around hotel"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Al Hail Waves Hotel Managed By Centara
Aloft Muscat
Aloft Muscat
4 out of 5
396 Ghala, Al Azaiba South, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
The price is RM177 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
RM177
RM218 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Madinat ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"Excelente todo, volvería!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Bawshar

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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.

Al Khuwair
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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.

Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah
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Ghallah

While Ghallah isn't home to many top sights, Gala Wentworth Golf Club and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ghallah
Muscat which includes a coastal town

Azaiba

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

Azaiba is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Oman Avenues Mall if you have time to explore the area.

Azaiba
Shatti Al Qurum featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach

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.

Shati Al Qurum
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Qurm

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Qurm. A stop by Qurum Beach or PDO Oil & Gas Exhibition Centre might round out your trip.

Qurm

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