Muscat is the capital of Oman, a low-rise coastal city of white buildings set between the Gulf of Oman and the rugged Hajar Mountains. Its old harbour district of Mutrah, the vast Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Royal Opera House and a string of quiet beaches make it one of the Gulf's most relaxed and culturally rooted capitals.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
Hotel spa at the Mandarin Oriental, Muscat with eight treatment rooms, including a signature Persian-style hammam suite with white marble and mosaics, and rituals using local frankincense, rose and pomegranate.
The Chedi Muscat Spa
An 800 square-metre Asian-style spa at The Chedi Muscat with 13 treatment suites and Balinese-inspired therapies drawing on aromatherapy, Ayurveda and herbalism.
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah
Resort spa with twelve treatment villas, a Turkish-style hammam and therapies using indigenous Omani botanicals; the CHI villas are reserved for adults.
Al Bustan Palace Spa (Ritz-Carlton)
Spa at the Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in the Al Bustan cove below the Hajar mountains.
Ayana Spa Muscat
Women-only day spa in Al Sarooj Plaza offering traditional Moroccan and Middle Eastern hammam baths and massages.
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Yoga City Muscat
Yoga studio offering Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and prenatal classes in the Qurum Garden Building, Block C.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.