“I’d always been drawn to the mystery of Muscat, Oman, which often lies in the shadow of the glitz and glam of nearby Dubai,” says Marta Tucci, a freelance journalist, photographer and intrepid ...

Driven by its Vision 2040 development program, the Gulf country is aiming to reinvent itself without losing sight of its distinct identity. We visit Muscat, as the ancient capital looks outward at the ...

In the charming, low-rise capital of Oman, a groundswell of contemporary artists is eschewing traditional muses, bringing new energy and ideas to the city. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque's straight, ...

Amid the sky-scraping, gold-obsessed cities of the Gulf, Muscat is a breath of fresh air – literally. Here, Oman’s mighty Hajar mountains, the highest range in the Arabian Peninsula, meet soft-sand ...

Muscat’s low-rise architecture, warren-like souks and sophisticated arts offerings combine to make it one of the most charming cities in the Gulf region. The Omani capital offers a laid-back slice of ...

As the sun sets over the tranquil waters and rugged mountains of Oman’s capital, Muscat’s dining scene comes alive with some ...