Royal Opera House, Muscat: Address, Phone Number, Royal Opera House Reviews: 4.5/5
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Royal Opera House
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MrMoss
Burnley, UK19 contributions
May 2022
We took the tour through here on our way to muttrah, staff were lovely and the building itself is unreal.
Written 21 May 2022
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sunny1
Ipswich, UK498 contributions
Mar. 2022
This is a must visit when in Muscat. There is a huge amount of carved teak and the double staircase in the entrance is very beautiful. Our guide told us how the size and shape of the stage can be altered and even the walls of the auditorium can go in and out. It truly is a spectacular building
Written 20 April 2022
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BELMONT Ipswich
Ipswich, UK744 contributions
Mar. 2022
This is a very impressive building to visit. There is a car park directly opposite. You have to join a tour to go round. The auditorium is amazing - A very interesting visit
Written 7 April 2022
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Michael K
Tampa, FL7 contributions
Nov. 2021
Informative and interactive tour of the opera. You feel how proud the Omanis are of themselves. Informative and interactive tour of the opera. You feel how proud the Omanis are of themselves.
Written 4 April 2022
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Alexander_Kudrin
Samara, Russia8,817 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Friends
The Royal Opera House Muscat is located in Shati Al Qurm. It was commissioned by the Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said and built with royal luxury.
There is a beautiful concert hall with an organ, an auditorium that can accommodate up to 1100 people.
The complex is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens.
Definitely worth visiting this place, if not for a concert, then just to admire the unique architecture.
There is a beautiful concert hall with an organ, an auditorium that can accommodate up to 1100 people.
The complex is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens.
Definitely worth visiting this place, if not for a concert, then just to admire the unique architecture.
Written 2 April 2022
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Michael K
4 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Solo
My guide, Amina, was very knowledgeable.
A magnificent building and well worth the modest entry fee. Would highly recommend a visit.
A magnificent building and well worth the modest entry fee. Would highly recommend a visit.
Written 30 March 2022
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Jean-Marc S
Lausanne, Switzerland7 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
The performance of the Nutcracker was beautiful in the Opera of Muscat. The booking was easy, the staff friendly and helpful and I could easily modify my original booking.
Written 22 March 2022
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TravellerWalesUK
UK59 contributions
Feb. 2022
We visited the Royal Opera House Muscat as part of our city tour. The tour guide was full of interesting information about the construction of the building and its uses and so on. The guide also provided information about the musical instruments and objects on display in the building.
Written 10 March 2022
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Syed Saif
Muscat, Oman21 contributions
Oct. 2021
I visited the place multiple times to go the shops in the Opera Galleria side...The interior lighting and design has uplifting feels to it...The good thing about this place is you'll hear opera music playing at every area of the place and can only be heard with a calm mind...
Written 17 February 2022
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FSE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates254 contributions
Dec. 2021
It's definitely worth visiting; the architecture, the finish of the surfaces, the place is really amazing.
Written 12 December 2021
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Vivek M
Muscat, Oman
Is top carpark open?
Costinpetromi
Muttrah, Oman105 contributions
It is open now. The galleries are open from 24 of June.
jantoby1
Chigwell, England386 contributions
How long does the tour last?
801faisalh
Sydney, Australia37 contributions
around 1 hour with the TOUR GUIDE
PerthSquirrel
Perth, Australia308 contributions
Any dress tips for men please. We are attending the Magic Flute performance in January. My husband does not want to bring a suit or dress suit all the way from Australia for one night. Would a linen jacket, linen trousers and smart shirt make the grade?
Morten3001
Copenhagen, Denmark114 contributions
For sure it will, be aware it is very warm even at night, so a jacket maybe be a bit much, I just went in a nice shirt and a pair of black trousers
PerthSquirrel
Perth, Australia308 contributions
Hi I have been trying to book tickets to a performance at the ROHM for over a week now- the on-line booking site keeps crashing. It processes the credit card authorization, but does not complete the purchase or issue the tickets. This has happened four times now! The box office seldom answers their lines (I think they must only open sporadically) and having sent about half a dozen e-mails I eventually got one sketchy response that did not address the issue. Five days ago I finally got hold of someone who assured me that he'd made the reservation and I'd receive an e-mail, but nothing as yet. Very frustrating as I really want to visit the opera whilst I'm in Oman in January. Has anyone got any tips or fixes to suggest?
luvtotravel2006
Houston330 contributions
Despite the desire to become a world class travel destination, customer service is still not a forte out here. Maybe you can check with the hotel you are staying at and ask the concierge to follow up? Or have you tried the app? I’ve actually purchased a few times before using the royal opera house app and it’s worked every time. I too have experienced email responses to either be delayed or unresponsive.
Uwe A
Oftersheim, Germany339 contributions
Guten Abend, wie war den die Kleiderordnung für Herren? Anzug und Krawatte Pflicht?
Danke und Gruß, Uwe Awenius
Uwe A
Oftersheim, Germany339 contributions
Hallo,
könnten Sie mir zur Kleiderordnung was schreiben. Man hört von Baumwollhose mit Hemd bis zum Anzugszwang alles.
Danke und ein schönes Wochenende, Uwe Awenius
Romain974
Saint-Denis, Reunion Island71 contributions
Hi !
I wore a shirt with long sleeves and pants. You can wear a traditionnal omani dress for man.
Charan Jaimini
Oman8 contributions
thanks to provide us a local guide in Royal opera house. It was really a very excellent experience
Hans-Georg M
1 contribution
Spielplan im Dezember 2019
Romain974
Saint-Denis, Reunion Island71 contributions
I think it's open from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Tabrej Khan
Bengaluru, India22 contributions
I am planning to go for a show, is there any dress code to enter inside for show?
sf58
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates352 contributions
Casual but elegant!
Muscat ali Taxi
Muscat, Oman108 contributions
If u want help or any advice for taxi just call or send SMS message in my phone number 00968 92127476
Luisa d
Santa Maria delle Mole, Italy111 contributions
Ok , thanks for the suggest
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