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Mutrah Fort

Built by the Portuguese in the 1580s, this fort is not open to the public, but visitors are permitted to climb up the hill to the outside for a good view of the area.

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Address: Al Bahri Rd

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Ghalya’s Museum of Modern Art
This museum is made up of a cluster of houses with furnishings and displays appropriate to an Omani house between 1950 and 1970, i.e. before the accession of Sultan Qaboos. There is also a small modern art gallery.
Sat-Thu 9:30AM-6PMRO 2 (adults 12+), 500 Bzs (children 6-12)
Drink
Fast Food N Juice Centre
You can watch the world go by from the outside tables.
Drink
Al Ahli Coffeeshop
Also has fresh fruit juices.
Buy
Mutrah Souq
The maze-like souq (marketplace) is often described as the best in the Gulf region. The souq has many shops for jewellery, traditional Omani handicrafts and Omani food at reasonable prices. Some specific items to look for include Arab hand-embroidered mussar (shawls intended to be worn as turbans, RO 10+), garments, nuts, spices, incense, and earthenware. A few shops accept credit cards.