Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
5
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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m1st3ryGu3st
Houten, The Netherlands148 contributions
Apr. 2022
Very impressive to see this Mosque. We advice you to take a guided tour so you have someone who can explain everything you see. If you are planning to visit make sure you arrive early and take apron 1 hour to see the whole place.
After the tour we went to the visitor centre where we could ask all questions we had about the Mosque, the Islam and the Koran. It was well worth the visit!
After the tour we went to the visitor centre where we could ask all questions we had about the Mosque, the Islam and the Koran. It was well worth the visit!
Written 8 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Vr
Ahmedabad, India19 contributions
Apr. 2022 • Family
What a historic place and so pretty ..Must visit place in Muscat. Non Muslims can also visit from morning 8 am to 11 am For every one entering to Mosque long pants , for women something like scarf to cover the head also. F
Written 7 May 2022
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Clement CH
Lausanne, Switzerland398 contributions
Apr. 2022 • Family
We took a tour guide for a small fee at the e trance and it was really worth it.
The architecture, the beauty, the dimensions, the history and the sheer numbers are amazing.
Beautiful place to
You have to stop there ! A magnificent place.
The architecture, the beauty, the dimensions, the history and the sheer numbers are amazing.
Beautiful place to
You have to stop there ! A magnificent place.
Written 23 April 2022
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mumph
Taplow, UK154 contributions
Mar. 2022
Arrive early for a crowd free experience. This is a photographers paradise with the most beautiful architecture. Free to wander around inside and in the lovely grounds.
Written 14 April 2022
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sunny1
Ipswich, UK497 contributions
Mar. 2022
This is a beautiful place to visit. It is not open to non-muslims on a Friday though, and women must be totally covered including, wrists, ankles and heads. It comprises many buildings but the men's mosque is especially wonderful. Very large and great if you are a keen photographer. The patterns on the walls are exquisite.
Written 9 April 2022
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BELMONT Ipswich
Ipswich, UK744 contributions
Mar. 2022
This is a massive Mosque in Muscat, and is I believe the only one open to non-muslins. It was built about 2001. It houses the largest chandelier and carpet in the world, I was told. It ia well worth a visit.
Written 7 April 2022
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Loukas07
Olbia, Italy3 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
The Grand Mosque is really a must when visiting Muscat. The architecture is very nice and it is full of nice spots where the light and a beautiful decoration play a big role. We had the great luck of visiting it with Bader (@toure_oman) a friendly local guide that showed us around and answered all of our questions. He also suggested some places to eat which we really loved!
Written 2 April 2022
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Fiza
2 contributions
Feb. 2022
This is a must visit Mosque! Magnificent and extremely beautiful! The architecture of this structure as well as the landscape around it is breathtaking.
Written 22 March 2022
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RANJU30
New Delhi, India217 contributions
Mar. 2022
This mosque is must see in Muscat. Beautiful Ceiling & nice carpets. Visitors can enter prayer room from 8 AM -11 AM.
Written 14 March 2022
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TravellerWalesUK
UK53 contributions
Feb. 2022
We visited the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque as part of our city tour. The tour was made all the more special because our guide did not overload us with information. He simply guided us from area to area and gave us a little bit of information and then developed our understanding of the buildings and grounds by answering our questions.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque buildings and grounds are very large and impressive. In the grounds there were very nice gardens with lots of flowers in bloom. The outside of the buildings were finished with some decoration (carved stone work). The main feature on the inside was the prayer hall. Here there were a very impressive carpet and chandelier. The decoration on the inside was very impressive. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque buildings and grounds are well worth a visit.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque buildings and grounds are very large and impressive. In the grounds there were very nice gardens with lots of flowers in bloom. The outside of the buildings were finished with some decoration (carved stone work). The main feature on the inside was the prayer hall. Here there were a very impressive carpet and chandelier. The decoration on the inside was very impressive. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque buildings and grounds are well worth a visit.
Written 10 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
jantoby1
Chigwell, England376 contributions
How long should I allow for a visit?
AnAnthropologist
Florida1,219 contributions
About an hour to walk around but getting in could take an hour because it is a hike from parking to the entrance and then it is necessary to walk through the mall to get to the mosque itself.
Ste2323
Glasgow, UK60 contributions
I know the mosque is closed in Friday. However, is it possible to 'drive by' or to walk around the gardens?
We only have 1 day to visit as part of a cruise
Thanks
Marty D.
Lausanne, Switzerland166 contributions
Drive by is possible. Visiting the gardens no, as they’re inside the paying area.
Even though it’s not comparable with the inside, you’ll certainly also enjoy some of the architecture from outside.
Elenas
Moscow, Russia12 contributions
Есть ли официальная информация, что дети до 10 лет не допускаются непосредственно в мечеть, а лишь на территорию?
Is there official information that children under 10 years old are not allowed directly to the mosque, but only to the territory?
Ольга К
Moscow, Russia44 contributions
Добрый день! Не знаю, была без детей, но если мне не изменяет память, то детей я на территории не видела. Вероятно данную информацию надо искать на сайте мечети.
MJEF72
36 contributions
Is it easy to get from the Cruise ship terminal to the mosque? Our ship offers tours but they are around $130 each.
BoJLpl
Liverpool, UK733 contributions
I have a guy that can take you around for 7 rials per hour will take you anywhere you want and stay with you if you want his number he took us everywhere and was great
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RIPAMAGA
Somma Vesuviana17 contributions
Ci andremo con crociera MSC. Volevo sapere se l ingresso è a pagamento e quanto costano i taxi locali o con quale mezzo conviene andarci a partire dal porto di sbarco MSC. Grazie anticipatamente.
robiscu
Monfalcone, Italy1,433 contributions
L'ingresso è gratuito, ricordati che l'abbigliamento per le donne deve essere super castigato. Altrimenti devi noleggiare all'ingresso una tunica adatta. Comunque la moschea vale assolutamente la visita. Noi abbiamo contrattato con un tassista una somma di 100 euro per una visita totale di Muscat per 7 ore. Non perderti il Souk vicino al porto. Buon viaggio.
Ruth L
Glasgow, UK4 contributions
Hi can pictures be taken inside the mosque?
Runningdinner
Dubai, United Arab Emirates67 contributions
Yes, as always respect the culture and the fact you are in religious building
Any bus from muscat airport to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque? Thanks
Jeffry Ahmad
Malaysia
Mohamed A
Muscat, Oman24 contributions
Hello,
Yes there is a public bus service from the airport with a stop at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
I am sorry the site doesn’t provide an attachment service. Otherwise, I would have attached a route map.
Please search for the information in google. You should be able to get the answer with map and timing details.
I hope I was of assistance.
Have a good day
iremserter
Zurich, Switzerland4 contributions
Is it allowed to go to the mosque as a muslim Tourist on friday? We only want to see the architecture from the outside friday morning and make dua.
Tes T
27 contributions
yes it's allowed to go to the mosquee friday , and can also stay for pray , if you dn't pray the security will to tell you please go out.
Frances D
Castelveccana, Italy26 contributions
I read that the Mosque is open from 8:30 am till 11:00 am for non muslims visitors, Also possible to go on Sunday? Is it necessary to pay a ticket? Or to make a reservation to be sure to get in in case will be crowded? Thank you!
Mohamed A
Muscat, Oman24 contributions
Thank you for your question.
The timings are from 8:30 AM to 11 AM. Every day but Friday’s.
Dress code:
For Men Long trousers.
For women: Abaya and a head scarf.
No entrance fees required.
but, for a fee of (US$ 5) you’ll get earphones to guide through your building tour.
No reservation needed.
Feel free to walk around the outdoor grounds and free to taking pictures.
Have an enjoyable visit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is open:
- Sat - Thu 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- We recommend booking Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 75 Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque tours on Tripadvisor
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- Restaurants near Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque:
- (0.00 km) Horizon Restaurant
- (2.58 km) Taybat Restaurant
- (0.67 km) 1947 Restaurant
- (0.76 km) The Asian
- (0.71 km) Momo King
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