The grand sculpture of Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Muscat

If you have a layover at Muscat Airport and are staying for more than six hours, you can explore Muscat. Muscat's most important attractions include: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque 🕌 Key Architecture and Sculptures • Dome and Minaret The mosque's grand design, featuring a massive dome and a 90-meter-high minaret, is a striking landmark visible from afar and a "architectural sculpture" reflecting the grandeur of Islam in Oman. • Carved Marble Walls The walls and columns are made of Indian and Italian marble, intricately carved with geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. • Crystal Chandelier One of the world's largest chandeliers, made of Swarovski crystals and 24-karat gold, stands approximately 14 meters tall and weighs over 8 tons. • Giant Handwoven Carpet This carpet covers the entire Main Prayer Hall, measuring over 70 x 60 meters. It is the largest handwoven carpet from Iran in the world. Getting there: From the airport, it's just a 12-kilometer drive past the central mosque area. Parking is free and you can enter the mosque directly. Tip: You may need to apply for an Oman e-visa, which costs OMR 5.