If your trip to Muscat is all locked in but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Stop by Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. It’s one sight you’ll usually find on many visitors’ must-do lists. Avenues Mall and Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex are also nearby and worth a detour.

If you’re after day-trip ideas from Muscat, you certainly aren’t going to be let down! Jamiya Islam Masjid, just 30 miles away, offers some great attractions that’ll keep you on the go. Want an excuse to go and have a look? Barka Souq and Barka Fort ought to do. If you need any more persuading, also think about An Naman Castle.

Throw a bucket in the trunk and take a drive to one of the area’s gorgeous seaside stretches for some beachcombing fun in the sun. See what interesting treasures you can find strewn along the water’s edge before you make your way back to Muscat. Some of the top beaches to pen down are:

• Qurum Beach (7 miles away).
• Qantab Beach (16 miles away).

Making your way to Muscat for business-related reasons? After a huge day of networking and socializing, you might find your stomach calling out for food. Thankfully, these business and convention centers offer an easy commute to some excellent cafés and restaurants:

• Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (4 miles away).
• Oman International Exhibition Center (5 miles away).

Some people find driving in big cities a little daunting. But in a small ride like a compact, those bustling Muscat streets will be a snap. Prefer to spend your getaway discovering the surrounding sandy shores? Check out our fantastic range of SUVs. With room to move and more oomph under the hood, these bigger cars will make those long, scenic drives even more unforgettable. Crossing off all the attractions and experiences that Muscat is renowned for has never been easier with your own wheels.

For some of us, owning a prestige vehicle is a little (or a lot!) out of reach. But renting the car of your dreams is easier than you think! Picture yourself cruising down the highway in a fancy convertible, even if it’s just for a short while. Or maybe all you’re chasing is a trusty set of wheels to get you quickly from A to B. Flashy or frugal? Either way, one thing’s for sure — there’s a rental car to suit your style in Muscat.

Thanks to its smaller population, finding a parking spot in Muscat is a straightforward task. Once you’ve bagged one, read any signs nearby. There may be penalties if you ignore the rules and regulations.

As with most places, the roads are usually busier in the hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of about 797,000, traffic gridlock isn’t a huge concern in Muscat.

Generally speaking, your chosen rental car company will charge the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges. Otherwise, they may provide your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.