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Opening days in Muscat: what's closed on Friday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Muscat with known opening hours, 2 close on Friday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Tuesday in Muscat
0 closed · 8 open
Closed on Tuesday
Nothing closes on Tuesday — all 8 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Tuesday
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque8:00–11:00
- Royal Opera House Muscat8:30–14:30
- Muttrah Souq9:00–23:00Open late
- Muttrah CornicheOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Al Mirani Fort8:00–0:00Open late
- Bait Al Zubair Museum9:00–17:00
- Qurum BeachOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- National Museum of Oman10:00–17:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque | 8–11 | 8–11 | 8–11 | 8–11 | 8–11 | 8–11 | 8–11 |
| Royal Opera House Muscat | 8:30–14:30 | 8:30–14:30 | 8:30–14:30 | 8:30–14:30 | ✕ | 8:30–14:30 | 8:30–14:30 |
| Muttrah Souq | 9–23 | 9–23 | 9–23 | 9–23 | 16–22 | 9–23 | 9–23 |
| Muttrah Corniche | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Al Mirani Fort | 8–0 | 8–0 | 8–0 | 8–0 | 8–0 | 8–0 | 8–23:59 |
| Bait Al Zubair Museum | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Qurum Beach | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| National Museum of Oman | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
Open late in Muscat
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Muttrah SouqOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Muttrah CornicheOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Al Mirani FortOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Qurum BeachOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Muscat closed on Friday?
Some are. 2 of the 8 top sights in Muscat with known hours close on Friday: Royal Opera House Muscat, Bait Al Zubair Museum. The other 6 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Muscat?
On Sunday, 8 of the 8 top sights in Muscat are open: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House Muscat, Muttrah Souq, Muttrah Corniche, Al Mirani Fort, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Qurum Beach, National Museum of Oman.
Which attractions in Muscat are open every day?
6 top sights in Muscat are open all seven days: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq, Muttrah Corniche, Al Mirani Fort, Qurum Beach, National Museum of Oman.
Which sights in Muscat are open late?
Muttrah Souq, Muttrah Corniche, Al Mirani Fort, Qurum Beach stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-20). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Muscat).
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