Al Mirani Fort played an important defensive role over the years. Now a historic site, you can only imagine some of the spectacles its fortified walls have witnessed.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting Muscat. Al Mirani Fort is a great place to start here, but there are lots of other worthwhile spots to appreciate. Muttrah Souq, Muttrah Corniche, and Qantab Beach are not far from the history-filled fortress and will fill in your day nicely.

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Thousand Nights Camp

$546

per person

Dec 18 - Dec 21

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Roundtrip flight included

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Muscat (MCT)

8.6/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)

We stayed one night, in the basic tents with put up beds (but they were comfy and clean with warm blankets). Toilet block was nearby and clean. To reach the tents felt like going through an airplane, past the first class accommodation, past business class accommodation to the economy! That said there was therefore less light pollution and the view of the night sky was fantastic. The buffet was good quality and the dining area had a lovely atmosphere with choice of table and chairs or a more traditional Arabian style seating on cushions and low tables. Running up and down the dunes was fun and the sunset view wonderful. Be warned though were were not alone at the top of the dunes - there are lots of tour groups doing the same thing. The do have camels you can ride for 5 or 10 minutes, expensive and a bit cheesy but an experience unlikely to be repeated!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2018

The View

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$606

per person

Dec 18 - Dec 21

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Roundtrip flight included

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Muscat (MCT)

8.6/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)

It was an excellent experience!

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Arabian Nights Resort & Spa

$700

per person

Dec 18 - Dec 21

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Roundtrip flight included

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Muscat (MCT)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)

The hotel is very nice and the dunes are beautiful. However, you either need to have a full size 4 wheel drive car, or get the guide to take you in and out.

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour

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Muscat half-day city tour

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