With the nine-day Eid al Adha break, it’s the perfect time to plan a getaway outside the country for those who have explored enough of Oman and need a change of scenery. Living in Muscat offers the advantage of being within a four-hour flight from many top holiday destinations, ideal for short trips. Muscat Daily presents a selection of random yet worthwhile destinations.
Dubai boasts daily flights and is renowned for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and vibrant nightlife. The iconic Burj Khalifa, standing at 830 meters, dominates the skyline, while the Dubai Fountain at its base dazzles with choreographed jets and lights set to music. The city also offers the Atlantis, The Palm resort on artificial islands offshore, complete with water and marine-animal parks.
Doha, the shining jewel of Qatar, is a multicultural city bustling with locals and expatriates alike. Its numerous malls cater to avid shoppers, while the Doha corniche impresses with its picturesque architecture and stunning harbor views. Direct flights make it one of the quickest destinations to consider.
With direct flights taking only four hours, Cairo is the place to visit this long weekend. It is situated on the Nile River, with nearby Giza being the site of the iconic ‘Pyramids’—the main attraction in Cairo, telling the story of one of the last remaining wonders of the ancient world for nearly 4000 years. Don’t miss a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world’s most important c.
