Title: Visit Nakhal: 2026 Travel Guide for Nakhal, Muscat | Expedia.com

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# Nakhal

## Travel Guide

![#Urbex, Oman-style. Exploring abandoned buildings near #Nakhal Fort, #Oman 🇴🇲
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![#Urbex, Oman-style. Exploring abandoned buildings near #Nakhal Fort, #Oman 🇴🇲
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![#Nakhal Fort, #Oman 🇴🇲 is one of about 300 fortifications in the sultanate. It’s in excellent condition, despite its considerable age!
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![It’s pretty obvious that the builders of #Nakhal #Fort in #Oman 🇴🇲 used the rocky terrain to their advantage. Construction must have been a pain, but the resulting defences are formidable.
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![#Urbex in #Oman 🇴🇲 is quite a unique experience and very different from urbex in Thailand or the UK. It’s virtually impossible to guess the age of old #abandoned #buildings like these near #Nakhal.
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## Visit Nakhal

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![JW Marriott Hotel Muscat ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44215800/44215799/e742d54a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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JW Marriott Hotel Muscat 

Madinat Al Irfan, Airport Heights Muscat Muscat

$124 nightly

$141 total

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Al Mouj Marina and Madinat Al Irfan Theatre ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)

Overall, it was a great place; however, the hotel is located in an area with very limited access to city life. It’s far from the city, and nearby amenities and activities are quite limited.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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Kempinski Hotel Muscat

335 Street 6 Muscat Muscat

$343 nightly

$423 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (427 reviews)

Great hotel and wonderful staff. Huge breakfast buffet and very good food. Pools were very nice- one was heated! Great tour arranged by the concierge! Highly recommended hotel!

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort

Al Mouj Muscat 

$417 nightly

$476 total

Feb 28 - Mar 1

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Muscat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Al Mouj Marina and Al Mouj Golf are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)

Super Clean room, great stuff and customer service. The best restaurants all located in the resort.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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Alrayyan Hotel Apartments

Al Khair Street Building, 773 Seeb Muscat

Stay at this aparthotel in Seeb. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Seeb Beach and Seeb Corniche are located ...

6.8/10 (15 reviews)

Very clean and mostly quiet. Room service can improve. When I requested, instead of coming they asked me to extend my stay although I was already staying another night.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Spacious 5-bedroom villa Near the Beach,Close to airport with WiFi, AC in Muscat

 Muscat Muscat Governorate

Stay at this villa in Muscat. Enjoy balconies and air conditioning. Popular attractions Al Mouj Marina and Go-cart Oman are located nearby.

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Private Luxury Resort & Spa - individual self-contained villas with pool

 Ar Rumays Muscat Governorate

Stay at this vacation home in Seeb. Enjoy private pools. Popular attraction Naseem Park is located nearby.

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### Popular places to visit

![Muttrah Souq showing shopping and interior views](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(83 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Muttrah-Souq-Muttrah.d6170039.Vacation-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(65 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Qurum Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Muscat. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

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![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(65 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.com/Muttrah-Corniche-Muscat.d553248622811639798.Vacation-Attraction)

![Oman featuring 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

4.5/5(77 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.com/Sultan-Qaboos-Grand-Mosque-Muscat.d553248621560965429.Vacation-Attraction)

![Muscat featuring a square or plaza, 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(81 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.

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![Muscat showing a square or plaza and modern architecture](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(56 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.com/Al-Alam-Palace-Muscat.d6112470.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![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

$40

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/muscat-city-highlights-tour-with-optional-transfers.a47667654.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

$130

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/unforgettable-4x4-trip-to-nizwa-arabias-grand-canyon.a49730756.activity-details)

![Muscat: Private Airport Transfer to/from any Hotels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48904755/22769aec-cfb6-4fe7-9ff4-760dbf37368b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Muscat: Private Airport Transfer to/from any Muscat Hotel

$45

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/muscat-private-airport-transfer-tofrom-any-muscat-hotel.a48904755.activity-details)

![Evening Muscat City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49856857/4136983e-53d9-45f4-a605-9a84bc5ef2be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Budget friendly Evening Muscat City Tour

$50

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/budget-friendly-evening-muscat-city-tour.a49856857.activity-details)

![From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47740858/f06014a4-4ef8-470b-a8ec-20c590ca0736.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling

$85

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-al-seeb-dimaniyat-islands-boat-trip-with-snorkeling.a47740858.activity-details)

![Muscat Dolphin Watching & Coastal Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47864975/2b05fde8-e74a-4596-b86d-f6e57f22fb8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Muscat Dolphin Watching & Coastal Sightseeing Tour

$35

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/muscat-dolphin-watching-coastal-sightseeing-tour.a47864975.activity-details)

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## Cities near Nakhal

![Muscat featuring general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2238/bdb79a6d-1a76-4c2e-8bf6-7518537fd40f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Muscat

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### Seeb

![129664.JPG](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056216/703fc9e4-5f5b-4a74-ba5d-06c60d94ffcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Barka

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