What's Ruwi Like?

In Ruwi, you can spend time visiting the shops or simply enjoy the restaurants. Take time to see the sights like Sultan's Armed Forces Museum while you're here. Muttrah Souq and Port Sultan Qaboos are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Ruwi?

We have 9 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Ruwi:

Tulip Inn Downtown Muscat

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Café • Close to shopping

Al Falaj Hotel

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants, 3 bars

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Nightclub • Comfy beds

Haffa House Hotel

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Health club • Attentive staff

How to Get to Ruwi

Ruwi is located 10 mi (16.1 km) from the heart of Muscat.

Flying to:

• • Muscat Intl. Airport (MCT), 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Ruwi

Things to See and Do in and around Ruwi

Things to See near Ruwi:

• • Muscat Central Business District (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
• • Port Sultan Qaboos (2 mi/3.2 km away)
• • Muttrah Corniche (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
• • Qurum Beach (4.1 mi/6.7 km away)
• • Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)

Things to Do near Ruwi:

• • Sultan's Armed Forces Museum (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
• • Muttrah Souq (1.9 mi/3 km away)
• • Royal Opera House Muscat (4.5 mi/7.3 km away)
• • Mutrah Fish Market (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
• • Marah Land (3.1 mi/5 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Muscat?

• • Hottest months: June, May, July, August (average 93°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 74°F)
• • Rainiest months: February, April, March, December (average 1 inches of rainfall)