So close to the sea, ospreys settle on the garden lamp posts, and yet with the amenities of Al Mouj complex within walking distance, this modern hotel offers luxurious rooms in a contemporary space. The hotel looks a bit forbidding from the outside, with its honeycombed ballroom and concealed entrance, but unfurls beautifully on to the sea from within.
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
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18.51 MILES
Many people come to Mutrah Corniche just to visit the souq, which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab market albeit housed under modern…
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The open-air heart of Al Mouj residential and tourism complex, this delightful shaded public space is by the marina and catches the sea breeze. The avant…
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