Haitham Al-Ruwaidi

My name is Haitham Al Ruwaidi and I was born and raised in Muscat. I invite you on an exciting journey through my native land of Oman! My roots go deep into the history of this country, and I am proud to tell you about its traditions, customs and secrets.

The best way to know a country is to see it through the eyes of someone who loves it like a mother. I will gladly show you places that are not in every tourist guide, open the doors to real treasures and familiar only to locals corners.

Trust me and I will show you Oman as the real people see it – hospitable, majestic and full of mysteries. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Muscat - touch the beautiful!

The tour is suitable for those who came to Muscat for the first time, and for those who want to see this wonderful city again. And also for those who have at least 5 hours during connecting flights to see the main attractions.

We will visit the Sultan Qaboos Mosque - the main operating mosque of Oman, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in its grandeur, occupying the 3rd largest in the world, the prayer temple of which is decorated with a handmade carpet weighing 21 tons, made of 1.7 billion knots.

Then we will go to the Amouage perfume factory, founded in 1983 by the Sultan of Oman. You will learn how perfumes are made, see the manufacturing process, ingredients and technologies. You will visit the gallery of perfume bottles, where you can not only see, but also taste the fragrance.

During the tour we will get acquainted with the work of Alia Al Farsi, one of the greatest talents of Oman. We will admire her works exhibited in the art gallery "Alia". Aliya explores the human soul and its connection to the world around it, going beyond stereotypical notions of art. Her work has been auctioned at Christie’s, Al Fanar and Arabian Wings. Aliyah Al Farsi is recognized as one of the best women in the Arab world by the Council of Arab Business Women.

We will also walk along the narrow streets of the old Matrakh Market, impregnated with oriental color, completely immersed in the atmosphere of the East.

At the end of the tour, we will visit the Palace Square of Sultan Qaboos overlooking his Al Alam residence - one of the 6 residences of the Sultan, which has a facade with unique gold and blue columns, which is used for official events.