Muscat

Muscat, the capital of Oman, is divided into three quite distinctive regions: the old town, Muttrah and Ruwi. The old town's boundaries are marked by gated walls, enclosing the area around the port, the sultan's palace and the harbour. Muttrah is the residential area, boasting an excellent souk, and Ruwi is the modern business centre. A must while there is to experience the sunset under the light sea breeze on one of the excellent beaches. Despite its location, modern Muscat appears to be a long way from the desert on which it stands.