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Sunset

Golden Hour at Qurm

Catch the sunset glow over the Muscat skyline from Qurm National Park, starting with a late afternoon snack nearby.

Best time: 17:07About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:07

    Kung Fu Restaurant

    Grab a quick bite at Kung Fu Restaurant. It is just a seven-minute walk from the park and serves Chinese dishes. Check that you arrive before 22:00 on Mondays or Fridays, or before 22:00 on other days.

  2. 16:22

    Qurm National Park

    Walk to Qurm National Park. The 35-minute stroll from the anchor takes you through rose gardens and past a large manmade waterfall. Arrive early to find a good spot near the lake.

  3. 17:07

    Qurm National Park

    Watch the golden light hit the horizon. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the sky shifting colors over the water and the city skyline.

  4. 17:37

    Left Bank

    End the evening with a drink at Left Bank. It is a ten-minute walk from the park and known for good drinks and food. Make a reservation if you plan to stay for dinner.

Local tip

The walk from the Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre to Qurm National Park is long. Plan your transport accordingly or start earlier if you are coming from there.

Check before you go

  • Kung Fu Restaurant is open Mo,Fr 12:30-22:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:30-22:00.
  • Left Bank is open Sat-Thu noon-3PM, 6PM-2AM; Fri 2PM-1:30AM/2AM.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Muscat (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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