Royal Opera House Muscat

Opera house Bawshar, Muscat, Oman

What to expect

The Royal Opera House Muscat is Oman's premier venue for musical arts and culture. The opera house complex consists of a concert theatre, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, cultural market with retail, luxury restaurants, and an art centre for musical, theatrical, and operatic productions. It has a capacity to accommodate a maximum of 1,100 people and features unique contemporary Omani architecture. The opera house has hosted various performances, including those by renowned artists such as Plácido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli, and Renée Fleming. Families can enjoy the opera house's guided tours, which reveal its architectural beauty and hidden secrets

Plan your family visit to the Royal Opera House Muscat with these blog insights 👇

family travel blog favicon

5 must-do experiences in Muscat, the capital of Oman, as a family

5 must-do experiences in Muscat, the capital of Oman, as a family
This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the small passage and over the great forecourt to get a great impression. We admired the details and tried to imagine what it must be like to experience a performance here

Highlights: The opera house with its white facade and the Arabic decorations was very majestic. Inside, it was no less impressive: marble, elaborately carved wooden elements and large chandeliers made the entrance area a real eye-catcher. We enjoyed the elegance and luxury of this building ✨

family travel blog favicon

Muscat with kids: 7 fun kids activities listed!

Muscat with kids: 7 fun kids activities listed!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Royal Opera House, which is just a beautiful building to look at and it is also a very photogenic place

Highlights: We spent 15 minutes here as well ✨