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Evening

Golden Hour at Riyam Park

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the city’s most iconic viewpoint, then wind down with a late dinner in Old Muscat.

Best time: 15 January 2027About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 17:10

    Muscat Light Restaurant & Coffeeshop

    Grab a coffee or light snack at Muscat Light Restaurant & Coffeeshop. It is a good spot to rest and get your bearings before the walk.

  2. 17:17

    Riyam Park

    Walk to Riyam Park. The 33-minute trek from the National Museum area is straightforward. Head to the giant incense burner on the hillside for the best vantage point.

  3. 17:40

    Riyam Park

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view over the city as the light fades. This is the peak moment of the evening.

  4. 18:10

    Muscat Light Restaurant & Coffeeshop

    Return to Muscat Light Restaurant & Coffeeshop for dinner. It is an ideal place to break up the evening with a proper meal after the walk.

Local tip

The park is also home to a small funfair if you have time before the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • The National Museum is closed on Fridays afternoon, but this plan focuses on the outdoor park and the restaurant, so opening hours for the museum itself are not critical for the viewing spot.

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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