Luxury Travel Guide: Muscat

Accommodation

$200-600 per night

Luxury hotels, beach resorts, high-end boutique properties with premium amenities and services

Food & Dining

$70-180 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining, premium local cuisine experiences, high-end international restaurants

Transportation

$40-120 per day

Private car rentals, luxury airport transfers, private drivers, premium taxi services

Activities

$80-250 per day

Premium guided tours, luxury desert camps, private boat trips, exclusive cultural experiences, spa treatments

Eat at local Omani restaurants and cafeterias instead of hotel restaurants - typically 60-80% cheaper

Use public buses and shared taxis instead of private taxis - can save 70-85% on transportation costs

Visit free attractions like Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Brazzaville waterfront, and public beaches

Shop at traditional souqs and local markets rather than shopping malls - generally 40-60% lower prices

Book accommodation outside the main tourist areas of Qurum and Shatti Al Qurum for 30-50% savings

Travel during shoulder seasons (March-April, October-November) for 20-40% lower accommodation rates

Prepare some meals yourself if staying in accommodations with kitchen facilities

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using public transport - can triple your transportation costs

Eating only in tourist areas and hotel restaurants - typically costs 100-200% more than local establishments

Not negotiating prices at traditional markets and for tours - missing potential 20-30% savings

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season - can cost 50-100% more than advance bookings