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Attractions · Muscat
Al Bustan Roundabout
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Photo: Al Bustan Palace Roundabout at Night with The State Council of Oman visible, Majlis Oman Clock Tower.jpg · Foohsaile · CC0 1.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 3 m
- Time needed 1–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 16 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 32 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 40 km
- 7 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 6 km
- 2 h 6 mfrom Nizwa · 186 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Al Bustan Roundabout
Al Bustan Roundabout is a place to visit in Muscat, Oman. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre, Marina Bander Al Rowdha and Bandar al Rowdah.
At a glance
- Attractions · Muscat
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al Bustan Roundabout?
No — approach is asphalt at 3 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al Bustan Roundabout?
Typically October–April for attractions
How long do I need at Al Bustan Roundabout?
1–3 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Bustan Roundabout?
About 16 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Bustan Roundabout?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.5675, 58.6081 — near Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre, Marina Bander Al Rowdha and Bandar al Rowdah.
Who can take you there
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