🇴🇲 Muscat in 10 Hours: The Ultimate DIY Walking Tour

🌅 Morning: Spiritual Start 🕌 Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (Be the first at 8 AM!) ✔️ Empty prayer hall before crowds arrive (tourists flood in by 9) ✔️ Ladies: Bring abaya & scarf 🧕 (or rent for 2 OMR) ⏰ Open daily 8-11 AM (Closed Fridays) 🐬 Mid-Morning: Ocean Adventure 🚢 Dolphin Watching in Gulf of Oman (10 AM departure) ✔️ 2-hour cruise with wild dolphins + karst coastline views ✔️ Free chilled drinks 🧊 included 🏰 Afternoon: History Trio 1️⃣ Al Alam Palace – Gold-embossed emblem of the frankincense empire 2️⃣ Jalali & Mirani Forts – 16th-century Portuguese cliffside guardians 3️⃣ Mutrah Souq – Hunt for: • Hojari frankincense (100% Omani!) • Khanjar daggers (Bargain in Arabic/Chinese!) 🌇 Sunset: Insta-Perfect Finale 🏰 Mutrah Fort – Secret shortcut to "S-curve" photo spot 🍽 Frankincense Restaurant – Must-try: • Shuwa lamb (Slow-cooked in palm leaves) • Seafood platter + Omani coffee & dates 💡 Pro Tips: • Wear comfy shoes – Paved but hilly routes • Cash preferred at souq (ATMs near mosque) 📩 Got questions? DM anytime! #Oman #Muscat #MiddleEastTravel #DubaiSideTrip