Prepare your Stay

Check-in/Check-out Time: Check-in 15:00 - Check-out 12:00
Plug Type: G
Currency: OMR - Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages: Arabic, English
Time Zone: GMT +4 hour(s)
Entry Visa

For tourists to Oman, there are numerous types of visas available. Tourist Visit Visa is typically sufficient for persons visiting Oman as tourists. Visas are not required for citizens of the GCC nations (the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) to enter Oman.

The Royal Oman Police manages the visa application procedure for travelers visiting Oman.

Climate

The best months to visit Oman is from September to March, when the temperature ranges from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Even throughout the summer months (April to September), the climate in the Al Hajar mountains and the Dhofar area stays mild.

Local Customs

Dressing modestly is encouraged, especially when visiting holy places.

You should observe Omani culture's basic decency; Loud or disorderly behavior (or gestures) are not welcome.

Hotel Transfers

Kempinski Hotel Muscat is ideally located next to Al Mouj Golf and Al Mouj Marina. Muscat International Airport is also just a ten-minute drive away.

Please contact our concierge team at [email protected] or call +968 2498 5723 to book your transportation. Our team will take care of all the arrangements, allowing a seamless arrival to the hotel.

Arrival by Taxi

Taxi cars are available and easily accessible at Muscat International Airport. If you have not made prior arrangements, 'Marhaba' airport metered taxis are available for an estimated price of OMR 8 to Al Mouj. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.

Directions

Follow our directions from Muscat International Airport to the hotel, situated in Muscat's thriving waterfront community of Al Mouj. From the airport, head to Route 1, turning right and travelling west. Continue along Route 1 for 6.5 km, then take the right-hand exit at the intersection onto Al Mouj Street, travelling past Al Mawalih Park on your right.‬‬‬‬ Continue along Al Mouj Street. At the roundabout, head straight-on (second exit), turn right onto Street 6, then head across four roundabouts, taking the fourth exit at the fourth roundabout. 
Hotel Transfers

Kempinski Hotel Muscat is ideally located next to Al Mouj Golf and Al Mouj Marina. Muscat International Airport is also just a ten-minute drive away.

Please contact our concierge team at [email protected] or call +968 2498 5723 to book your transportation. Our team will take care of all the arrangements, allowing a seamless arrival to the hotel.

Arrival by Taxi

Taxi cars are available and easily accessible at Muscat International Airport. If you have not made prior arrangements, 'Marhaba' airport metered taxis are available for an estimated price of OMR 8 to Al Mouj. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.

Places to Visit 

• Al Alam Palace, the Sultan’s Palace in Old Muscat, displays the unique ancient architecture of the Sultanate. The Al Alam Palace is bordered by Al Jalali and Al Mirani fortresses, which were built in the 16th century to protect Oman from invasion. 
• A visit to the Muttrah Souk is essential to explore the essence of Muscat and experience the dynamics of the typical Omani day-to-day life. 
•  Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showcasing traditional Arab architecture and insights on the Arab culture, with a library of over 20,000 information sources, as well as the second largest hand-woven carpet in the world. 
•  Royal Opera House Muscat, located in Shatti Al Qurum district, is the leading arts and culture organisation in the Sultanate and puts a modern twist on the traditional Omani architecture. 
• National Museum of Oman, where visitors can have a glimpse at traditional Omani crafts and learn about the Sultanate’s rich culture

Distance to Local Attractions

The hotel is located within the Al Mouj community, Muscat's premier luxury lifestyle destination, and is close to the following:

Al Mouj Golf, 6.6 km (six minutes)
Al Mouj Marina, located within Al Mouj
Royal Opera House, 25 km (27 minutes)
Muttrah Souq, 35.8 km (35 minutes).
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, 16.3 km (25 minutes)

Kindly note that travel times and any mentioned estimated fares may vary depending on the time of the day and traffic conditions.

For more information on the hotel’s location, please contact our team on +968 24 98 5000 or email [email protected].