Oman to Belfast

Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, has a character quite different from the other flashy emirate capitals. There are very few high rise buildings, and even the utilitarian edifices in the city reflect tradition using domes or Arab architecture style windows. The result is a stunningly beautiful and uniform city showcasing a fair blend of culture and modernization.

The Omani capital is famous for its sparkling souks and mouth-watering seafood, but something about Muscat that sets it apart from its neighbours is the cliff-top landmarks and thrilling terrains. Muscat means “safe anchorage,” and the sea plays an imperative role in the lives of the city residents, by helping sustain the fishing industry and providing opportunities for visitors to swim alongside the turtles in the lagoons. The economy of the country is dominated by trade, petroleum, and porting.

How to reach Muscat

By Air – The Muscat International Airport is the only international airport. Air India Express offers flights to Muscat from Amritsar, Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Thiruvananthapuram. For travelling from outside of India, one can choose from operators like Oman Air, British Airways, Gulf Air, Lufthansa, and Emirates, depending upon where they are travelling from.

By Bus – One can hop on any of the buses by the Omar National Transport Company to travel to Muscat from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. There are a few other bus services that run to and from Muscat on a daily basis.

By Car – One can drive to Muscat from the United Arab Emirates, which takes about 6 hours. There is another route from Al Ghaydah, Yemen, which takes about 6 hours via the border-crossing at Sarfeit to Saraha, and another 10 hours to reach Muscat. There are many car rental services available in the city. One can use the driving license from their home country to drive around Muscat for up to 90 days.

What to do in Muscat

Muscat, the beautiful capital of the Sultanate of Oman, is a vibrant place to visit. It is embedded between the Arabian Sea and the rugged Hajar Mountains. The city is actually a collection of smaller towns that have grown together over time. The area of Muttrah, where most tourists gather, is surrounded by rocky outcrops surrounding a cosy port. The development of the Royal Opera House is another feather in the cap of the city’s contribution to the global cultural map. There are incredible places to visit and amazing things to do in Muscat. Some of them are as follows:

The Royal Opera House

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

The National Museum

Al Alam Palace

Marina Bandar Al Rowdha

Mutrah Souq

Bait Al Zubair

Sultan’s Palace

Mutrah Corniche

Ghalya Museum of Modern Art

Oman Grand Canyons

The Batinah Coast

Museum of Illusions

Muscat Gate Museum

Al Jalali Fort

Omani French Museum

Omani Children’s Museum

The Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum

Enjoy water sports

Eat at Al Angham Restaurant

Relax at some of Muscat’s secret beaches

Eat out at the streets of Ruwi

Go on a Muscat Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Go on a Wahiba sands tour

Go on a dolphin cruise

Visit the Chedi

The many sightseeing options in the city will unravel its mysteries, and enthusiasts can opt from a wide range of tours provided by various operators. These tours to help the tourists to understand more about Muscat’s roots, and unveil the true beauty of the Omani capital.

Major Airports in and Around Muscat

The Muscat International Airport is the sole international airport that connects Muscat to the rest of the world. Oman Air is the primary carrier of Muscat. The other airlines that operate in Muscat include Air Arabia, Air India Express, British Airways, Egypt Air, Etihad, Emirates, Fly Dubai, Gulf Air, KLM, Quwait Airways, and Qatar Airways.

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Belfast is the capital and also the largest city of Northern Island. Although most of the area of Belfast lies in County Antrim, but its eastern and southern parts lie in County Down. Located in the mouth of River Lagan on Belfast Lough, the place has an enchanting periphery of low strung hills, and a verdant plain. Belfast has mainly two airports, George Best Belfast City Airport (just 2 miles from Belfast's city centre) and Belfast International Airport (situated close to towns of Templepatrick and Antrim). Apart from an unhindered air connection, the place has good and smooth road network (buses and cars) and train connection. Belfast is the heart of music, here you could catch up with the beats of traditional, classical, country, jazz, blues and rock music. Apart from these genres, what attracts the tourists most is the people's music which can make anyone tap and swing around with that of the groovy rhythm. Belfast Community Gospel Choir, Belfast Festival at Queen's, Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival, Belfast Print Workshop, Black Box, Bradbury Art Gallery and Camerata Ireland few of the places and occasions where dance & music come to life. Belfast is also the treasure trove of the history. Albert Clock, Alexandra Graving Dock, The Belfast Barge, Belfast Castle Estate, The Big Fish, Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, The Paint Hall (Titanic Studios) and many more are illustrious sights that give you huge insights into the culture and history of the land. Comprising many pleasant sights, Belfast is full of nature's grace and beauty. The land is full of green and flourishing parks and gardens like The Argory, Belfast Castle Estate & Cave Hill Visitor Centre, Castle Ward, Drumglass Park, Laga Valley Regional Park, Mount Stewart, Rowallane Garden, Titanic Memorial Garden and Ulster American Folk Park are few of the charming green paradises. Regarding accommodation, the land is full of several hotels that fall in range of being expensive and also budget ones. Apart from this, there is a multitude of cafes, bars, grills, restaurant and canteens where you can savour new culinary experience. The hotels have dedicated and well-mannered staff who knows how to serve their guests so that they could derive the maximum pleasure of visiting Belfast. Only one reliable option exists for booking online tours to Belfast and that is MakeMyTrip.com. Being India's leading travel portal, here you can get cheap online flight tickets, car rentals and also seasonal discounts. Even if you are a first time traveller, MakeMyTruip helps organizing your entire trip in a transparent way.