Here are a few photos from my visit to Muscat, the capital of Oman.
The landscape is much more diverse than the one I was used to in the UAE. The mountains stretch all the way to the sea. There's more breeze too, and the summers are much more pleasant here.
The rocks are carved out by the sea. The big hole in the middle is actually dug all the way through to the other side where the open sea starts and you could swim right through it.
A drive through the streets reveals a humble, calm city surrounded by the mountains. You can't see the whole thing so you'd think it's rather a village, but it actually has nearly 2 million people.
And here is the opera house. Very different from the one in my home town.
I really liked Muscat. Outside the resorts, the city looks very modest and natural. I'd love to return and spend more than just 4 days here, and if you're choosing a Middle East destination for a getaway, I'd definitely recommend you visit this place.