Ghallah
Muscat
Popular places to visit
Muttrah Souq
This ancient marketplace today features winding alleys of stalls selling antiques, traditional fabrics, aromatic spices and fresh produce.
Muttrah Corniche
Explore the great outdoors at Muttrah Corniche, a lovely green space in Muscat. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Qurum Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Qurum Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Muscat. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muscat’s main mosque is lavishly decorated with elaborate carvings, one of the world’s largest Persian carpets and colorful hibiscus flowers.
Royal Opera House Muscat
From ballet, jazz and opera to luxury shopping and ornamental gardens, you’ll find plenty to do at one of Oman’s premier cultural centers.
Al Alam Palace
The sultan’s official palace is a stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture surrounded by lush gardens and the beautiful Mutrah Harbor.
Things to do
Muscat: City Highlights Tour with Optional Transfers
Muscat: Evening Guided City Highlights Tour by Van
Muscat: Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Ghallah
Royal Tulip Muscat
Beaches too far. Loads of restaurants opposite the hotel plus two malls in waking distances
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
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Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Excellent property highly recommend it
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat
Lovely hotel, clean spacious room, super friendly staff, loved breakfast buffet. Awesome gym, love the pool. Only cons are food and drink prices are steep and it's not very "walk friendly" to venture out locally, but everything else was fantastic.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
InterContinental Muscat by IHG
Big hotel with great garden and pool right on the beach. Lovely place to relax. Great gym. Nice cafes just next door if you want to get away from hotel food.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
a great beautiful property with a big time staff problem - not sure this a widespread Oman issue - it could be but i didnt try any other hotels in Oman, so i dont really know. There is a staggering difference in staff professionalism and client awareness from the MO Oman and the MO Abu Dhabi - which ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ghallah
Jal
Though Jal might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex and Panorama Mall.
Bawshar
While Bawshar might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muscat Grand Mall and Oman Avenues Mall.
Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah
Check out the beaches, spas, and restaurants while spending some time in Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Oman Avenues Mall or Muscat Grand Mall.
Azaiba
Azaiba is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Oman Avenues Mall and Muscat Grand Mall.
Al Khuwair
Visitors highly recommend Al Khuwair for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Oman Natural History Museum while you're in town.
Muscat Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Muscat Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall and Al Mouj Marina.
