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48 hours in Muscat, Oman: what to eat, drink, see and do

Source: The Chedi Muscat

The desert kingdom of Oman is still somewhat of an overlooked gem for travellers — but that’s quickly changing. The Middle Eastern country is home to awe-inspiring mountain ranges, endless deserts and enough sun to make wintery Britain a distant memory: bliss for anybody planning their escape from the rain and cold, and especially in the first few months of the year.

Any visit to Oman starts and ends in its capital Muscat — and though many people tend to breeze straight through on the way to the countryside, Muscat offers plenty of delights of its own. From the bustling souqs to coral islands teeming with life, it’s a great place for curious travellers to spend a stopover, or indeed a weekend break.

What to do

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (Sharon Ang/ Pixabay)

Home to several sprawling suburbs that

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