Built out of light beige sandstone, with sprawling halls and grounds, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque features a 95.5 m (300 ft) minaret and adornments in the form of massive, intricate Persian-style prayer rugs and a giant chandelier imported from Italy. To visit during open hours, dress modestly, remove your shoes, and if you are a woman, cover your hair. Put Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque at the forefront of your travel plans using our Muscat day trip planning site.
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This huge mosque really is a piece of art. While the interior is held in the modern Islamic Art Deco-ish style, the arcades surrounding the area are equipped with some beautifully painted ceramic...
This huge mosque really is a piece of art. While the interior is held in the modern Islamic Art Deco-ish style, the arcades surrounding the area are equipped with some beautifully painted ceramic... more »
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This mosque is much less crowded with mainstream tourists than the one in Abu Dhabi. Also magnificent in size, design, style, and atmosphere, it is worth visiting with a guide, who can explain...
This mosque is much less crowded with mainstream tourists than the one in Abu Dhabi. Also magnificent in size, design, style, and atmosphere, it is worth visiting with a guide, who can explain... more »
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Stunning architecture on a massive scale, the Grand Mosque is a beautiful tourist attraction. Only open to visitors in the mornings and not open to visitors on Fridays. Modest clothing required - head scarf and clothes that cover all the skin for women. My knee-length skirt was not long enough so I was asked to buy a traditional outfit from the gift shop, this was about 5 rials and a good buy. The buildings and art were stunning and the main room has a collection of massive chandeliers hanging over a huge carpet. Attendants within the mosque were friendly and knowledgeable. The surrounding gardens were beautifully designed and looked after.
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This is one of the most popular and gorgeous mosques I had ever seen. When you enter, there is a huge garden that is full of flowers and rows of trees, in front of you and there is a water channel with a fountain in this garden. There is a monolithic carpet inside which was woven by Iranians. There is a huge chandelier in the mosque that is amazing. Women must be covered for entering the mosque and men should wear pants. The time for visiting is from 8 to 11 p.m.
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