Muscat
capital of Oman
Live & travel in Muscat
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 22, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 52%
Embassies & consulates in Muscat
42 missions from 42 countries
Embassy 41
Consulate 1
Where to eat in Muscat
- Ubhar RestaurantMid-range
Al Sarooj Rd and Al Kharjiyah St
- Bin AteeqMid-range
Al Khuwair Rd
- Oman ExpressBudget
4359 Way
- Saravana Bhavan RestaurantBudget
Ruwi Street
- Ofair Traditional RestaurantBudget
Al Marafah St
- Al-exandriaMid-range
Fanja House, Near Sabco Centre, Ruwi
- Al Haikal RestaurantBudget
2996 Way
- KERABudget
An Noor Street
- Al Haikal BakeryBudget
2969 Way
- Dhaka Restaurant & Coffee Shop مطعم و مقهى دكاBudget
Saq Al Juma Street and LuLu road
- Al TarboushBudget
651 Way
- Nisars AdukalaBudget
near Al Safat Street
- Al Ahli Coffeeshop
- Fast Food N Juice Centre
Al Bahri Rd
- Left Bank
- Starbucks Coffee
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Muscat · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Muscat?
The travel guide to Muscat lists Ubhar Restaurant, Bin Ateeq, Oman Express, Saravana Bhavan Restaurant, and Ofair Traditional Restaurant.
Is Muscat safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Oman at Level 3. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.1 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Muscat?
Roughly $2,150 per month for a remote worker, based on Oman price levels (47% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Muscat in November?
In November Muscat averages a high of 34°C, a low of 20°C and about 8 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Muscat?
42 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Algeria (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Bahrain (Embassy), Bangladesh (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), China (Embassy), and Cyprus (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.