Hobby trips

A museum of Omani heritage with displays of traditional dress, khanjars and silver jewellery.

Oman’s best-known souq for embroidered kummah caps, pashminas, silver and frankincense. Late afternoon and evening are the liveliest times.

Limestone, carved wood and Omani detail; join a guided tour or catch an evening show.

Omani and regional art in a traditional house beside Bait Al Zubair.

Contemporary Omani and international art with a changing exhibition programme.

Courtyards, arcades and five minarets in pale stone; one of the Gulf’s great modern buildings.

A white wave-like canopy by Snøhetta, opened in 2017, reframing the working harbour.

A broad contemporary complex near the airport with a monumental entrance.

Limestone, carved wood and Omani detail; join a guided tour or catch an evening show.

Omani and regional art in a traditional house beside Bait Al Zubair.

Contemporary Omani and international art with a changing exhibition programme.