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DAY 1： Arrive at Muscat and check into the Radisson Blu Hotel （Al Ghubrah； ）， which has a brilliant view of the mountains. Take a cab to the Qurm（pronounced Kur-rum） beach， a 10-minute drive from your hotel. The best way to get around in Muscat is to cab it. There are no meters， and it is advisable to bargain. Most Omanis speak good Hindi， are warm to Indians， and mostly quote fair prices， so you don’t have to worry about getting fleeced！ The road to the beach is dotted with many open-air cafés， giving it a Mediterranean feel. Choose from Italian， Portugese and Continental fare， or just head to Starbucks for some alone-time with your book. Watch the sunset on this pristine， pale sand beach which is a popular with families. Round off the day by picking up chocolate covered dates and handicrafts at the Shatti-al Qurm， a shopping centre near the beach.
DAY 2： Take a day drip to Nizwa—a two-hour drive from Muscat. This quaint little town， which was once the capital， is at the base of the Hajar mountains. Walk around the souk（market） and visit the majestic forts which were built in the 17th century to guard the trade routes from the coast to the interior. Start early from Muscat， so you are left with enough time to visit Jebel Akhder—a green mountain village famous for its terraced gardens of roses and pomegranates， and Jebel Shams， which is Oman’s Grand Canyon.
DAY 3： Leave early in the morning and head to the National Museum at Ruwi， where you can check out valuable collections of Omani heritage like dated silver and copper crafts， and a letter from the Prophet Mohammad inviting the rulers of Oman to embrace Islam， among other treasures. Next， walk to the Ruwi market nearby which has numerous Omani restaurants that serve delicious rice and meat preparations. Take the road to Muttrah， and stop at the Bait Al Baranda Museum， which is just off the Muttrah Corniche. Housed in an old villa， this museum traces the journey of Oman from the prehistoric times， and also doubles as an exhibition space at times. Walk along the Corniche， a seaside promenade where ships anchor. If you’re lucky， you might also catch a glimpse of the king’s ship！ The famous Muttrah Souq is along this road. Be prepared to be stunned by this labyrinth of tiny shops selling khanjars， silver jewellery， handicrafts， old coins， and frankincense among other souvenirs. You can spend hours bargaining and walking around this market. Later in the night， head to the Club Safari at The Grand Hyatt Muscat for some live music.
DAY 4： Watch out for a little diversion on the road between Muscat and Sur， which leads to the Sharqiya （Wahiba） Sands. These dunes are home to the tribe Bedu—who specialise in raising camels， and is also a popular spot for camel racing. Contact the Ministry for Camel Affairs（tel： +96 82689 3204） for exact dates. These dunes are also a popular spot for sand driving， and there are a lot of tours that provide these rides for a slightly steep charge. Wahiba is also an excellent place to interact with Omani women， since they are more social here—dressed in colourful abeyas， they often rescue drivers whose cars get stuck in sands.
DAY 5： Feeling a little adventurous？ Wake up early and head to the scenic Qantab beach （an hour away from Radisson Blu Muscat） for water sports， and a boat ride that takes you around the rocky caves in the sea. This beach is less commercial， and there is only one tiny café that serves soft drinks. Stop for lunch at Bin Atique at Sultan Qaboos Road， for some reasonably priced authentic Omani fare. Make sure you try Ma Owl， a preparation garnished with dried shark. Take the road towards Seeb， and stop at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque—which is the largest mosque in Oman. Ensure your head is covered， else you will not be allowed to enter. Made of sandstone， the mosque is known for its ornate interiors. The prayer hall boasts the second largest carpet and chandelier in the world. After indulging your spiritual side， head to the City Centre Mall at Seeb for some retail therapy. The biggest mall in Oman is open from 10 a.m to 10 p.m.