🇴🇲 Oman

Is Muscat Safe?

9.2

Tripvey Safety Score

estimated from public data

✅

Safe to Visit

Tripvey's estimate from travel advisories and public data — not official safety advice. How we score

9.2

Safety

Crime & scam risk

8.0

Value

Budget friendliness

9.0

Beauty

Scenery & culture

What Travelers Say About Muscat

Oman is the Arab world's most pleasant surprise for travellers — genuinely welcoming, extraordinarily safe, and with landscapes ranging from the Empty Quarter desert to dramatic fjords (the Musandam Peninsula) to green mountain wadis. Muscat is one of the Gulf's most underrated capitals, with none of Dubai's artificiality and all of the warmth.

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Dress Code — Public Spacesmedium

Oman is Muslim and conservative — women should cover shoulders and knees in public (not just mosques). Swimwear acceptable only at beaches and hotel pools. Men should not appear shirtless outside beach areas. Oman is very tolerant but respecting these norms is important.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muscat safe for tourists?

Muscat scores 9.2/10 for safety on Tripvey, based on travel advisories and public data. Petty theft is the most commonly reported issue. Keep your phone in your front pocket and you'll likely have no problems.

Is Muscat safe at night?

Muscat is generally safe at night in tourist and central areas. Grab or local ride-apps are the safest option after midnight — avoid unlicensed taxis.

Is Muscat safe for solo female travelers?

Muscat (9.2/10) is one of the better options for solo female travelers in its region. Stay in well-reviewed hostels or hotels, use apps for transport, and the locals are generally helpful.

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