Kuwait City or Muscat ?
Jun 19, 2017, 5:37 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Abu Dhabi
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Beautiful country, friendly & welcoming people, relaxed vibe. It's everything that Dubai isn't 
Not a budget destination though and Muscat is quite spread out. Choose a hotel on this basis as taxis aren't cheap.
Depending on the time of year, it'll be dark by 6/7pm. In the morning I'd head to Muttrah and wander around the corniche, souk, etc. Ask your driver to go up into the hills a bit, if you have time and budget, for some awesome views.
How soon, and which day of the week, will you be there ?
Not a budget destination though and Muscat is quite spread out. Choose a hotel on this basis as taxis aren't cheap. Depending on the time of year, it'll be dark by 6/7pm. In the morning I'd head to Muttrah and wander around the corniche, souk, etc. Ask your driver to go up into the hills a bit, if you have time and budget, for some awesome views.
How soon, and which day of the week, will you be there ?
Jun 23, 2017, 5:03 am
#7
Join Date: Jun 2017
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I think Muscat would be the best choice.
Check out Copacabana or the Rock Bottom Cafe in Muscat for the biggest parties and best DJs.
You can also enjoy a live music in Marina Hotel Muttrah.
Jun 23, 2017, 1:37 pm
#8
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Thanks for all the replies.
Eventually the decision came down to airline timings, where MCT won out.
Having been warned about the taxi fares and not being able to check my luggage through, I chose the Remas Hotel.
Eventually the decision came down to airline timings, where MCT won out.
Having been warned about the taxi fares and not being able to check my luggage through, I chose the Remas Hotel.
Jun 23, 2017, 1:53 pm
#9
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I would have recommended the Holiday Inn close to the airport (al Seeb). I've stayed there a number of times and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The bell boy once gave me a ride to the airport in his own car when they couldn't rustle up a taxi !
Jun 23, 2017, 3:18 pm
#10
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Almost went with that Hotel, but the Remas is not that much further out, half the cost, with free airport transfer.