Maldives to Muscat

The capital city of Maldives, Male occupies the entire islet of Malé. The city is located at the southern rim of the North Male Atoll. The city is also one of the most famous and main administrative divisions of the Maldives. In the past few decades, this city has been the King's Island from where the primeval Maldives Royal dynasties ruled the whole region. The city was also known as Mahal. Due to palace of king, the whole city is bounded by fortifications and gates (doroshi). In the city, you will love to enjoy number of things that will make it an ideal tourist destination. Some of the famous tourist attractions in Male include Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiiy), Independence Square (Jumhooree Maidhaan), Maldives National Defense Force HQ (Bandaara Koshi, Bandeyrige), Sultan Park and National Museum, Hulhumale Island, Islamic Centre and many others. Male city is a traditional Muslim city and every year, a large number of people like to visit it due to ethnic colours and natural beauty. The city has steamy wet as well as dry climate under the Koppen climate categorization. Here, you can spend few days with family and friends as there are number of hotels which offer high-class accommodation facilities to its customers. You can find both luxurious as well as budget friendly hotels in Male. The entire city is well-linked with transport services, so you can explore the city's major sightseeing through public transport. People who love food must try cuisines of Male as there are numerous famous hotels and restaurants which offer great food at the best prices. MakeMyTrip.com is the most famous and trustworthy travel portal where you can do online air ticket booking. It will hardly take few minutes to book your air tickets online. There are number of beneficial deals from which you can choose the best and make your entire journey budget-friendly. You can easily plan a budget-friendly trip with family and friends with tremendous help from MakeMyTrip.com. So, don't think much, book your air tickets now and get ready for unlimited fun in Male.

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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