{"id":652,"date":"2019-01-30T12:54:55","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T08:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.17.172.48\/?p=652"},"modified":"2021-04-21T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T11:38:23","slug":"travelling-to-muscat-from-dubai-just-got-super-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/travelling-to-muscat-from-dubai-just-got-super-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling to Muscat from Dubai just got super easy!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been thinking of taking a short vacation to rejuvenate and relax, here\u2019s some great news. Dubai\u2019s Road and Transport Authority and Oman\u2019s Mwasalat recently announced <b>a new international bus route that connects Dubai to Muscat<\/b>. The bus journey is set to run thrice a day; the entire journey taking 6 hours. The bus will also offer free Wi-Fi and accommodate up to 50 passengers. And there\u2019s absolutely no need to worry about the price, a one way trip will cost AED 55 while return is AED 90. <b>Keep these things to see and do in mind while you\u2019re in Muscat.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<h2>What to do in Muscat?<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Visit The Grand Mosque<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for <strong>places to visit in Muscat<\/strong>\u00a0frequently visited by tourists, we can assure you that <b>The Grand Mosque<\/b> is a marvel in itself. Located on the outskirts and completed in 2002, this mosque is just a taxi ride away. The timings are 9-11 am. If you\u2019re a fan of middle -eastern and <b>Islamic architecture<\/b> along with huge chandeliers, this is a must-visit. You could walk around and capture some stunning shots.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-653 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/grand-mosque-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Stay at Al Bustan Palace Hotel<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>This applies to those travelers who are not on a strict budget and are in a mood to pamper themselves. Being a Ritz Carlton property, it has hosted some big shots in the last decades including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson. <b>Al Bustan Palace Hotel is situated between the Al Hajar mountains and the sea of Oman<\/b> and offers the best possible view along with a really laid back vibe.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-654 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Al-Bustan-palace-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Al-Bustan-palace-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Al-Bustan-palace-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Al-Bustan-palace-335x191.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Al-Bustan-palace.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Places to visit in Muscat<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mutrah Souq<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>One of <em>the best places to explore in Muscat<\/em> is Mutrah Souq. This is something you shouldn\u2019t miss out on, especially if you\u2019re a fan of shopping. The <b>Mutrah Souq is basically a traditional Arab market<\/b> that sells Indian and Omani artifacts along with hardware and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vouchercodesuae.com\/farfetch-coupons\">jewelry<\/a> stores. Although cards are accepted in most shops, it\u2019s a safer bet to carry cash.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-655 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mutrah-souq.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Royal Opera House<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>This building is simply worth admiring, with its beautiful marble and arabesque design. Since its inauguration in 2011, there have been some renowned names in opera and ballet that have performed in this building. The quality of productions here has always won international acclaim. <strong>Muscat attraction<\/strong> has extremely efficient online reservation system; after which you can collect tickets on arrival.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-656 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Royal-Opera-House-10-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Royal-Opera-House-10-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Royal-Opera-House-10-335x253.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Royal-Opera-House-10.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Enjoy Muscat Festival<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>This festival typically lasts for a month from around the end of January and is definitely something worth witnessing. It features <b>nightly fireworks, a \u2018living\u2019 replica of an Omani village with craft displays and exhibitions from regional countries<\/b> along with traditional dancing as well as laser shows.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-657 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/muscat-festival-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/muscat-festival-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/muscat-festival-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/muscat-festival-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/muscat-festival-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/muscat-festival.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The <b>Muscat Festival<\/b> is held in numerous main venues. There is also a carnival which sells a range of cheap items from China and Pakistan. You can also find traditional sweets here. Before the journey, check also our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/planning-to-travel-to-dubai-keep-these-travel-tips-and-packing-rules-in-mind\/\">Dubai travel tips<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been thinking of taking a short vacation to rejuvenate and relax, here\u2019s some great news. Dubai\u2019s Road and Transport Authority and Oman\u2019s Mwasalat recently announced a new international bus route that connects Dubai to Muscat. The bus journey is set to run thrice a day; the entire journey taking 6 hours. 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