Al Alam Palace Complex with Al Jalali (left) and Al Mirani Fort — Muscat, Oman.

A closer look at Al Alam Palace — Muscat, Oman.

Riyam Memorial is shaped like an incense burner — Muscat, Oman.

The Hajar Mountains serve as a backdrop to the city — Muscat, Oman.

The pink arch marks the entrance to the Mutrah Souq — Muscat, Oman.

Cityscape along the Mutrah Corniche — Muscat, Oman.

The sultan's yachts at Port Sultan Qaboos — Muscat, Oman.

Welcome to Muscat, Oman

April 24, 2023 in Oman ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

As a friend likes to say, today we “freestyled” in Muscat. But that story is for another post.

In the meantime, here is the scenery as we approached Muscat, following the coast from Al Jalali Fort, Al Alam Palace Complex, Al Mirani Fort, Riyam Memorial, Mutrah Corniche, and finally to our berth at Port Sultan Qaboos. All of it against a backdrop of the jagged Hajar Mountains.Read more