Minţaqat al Qurm at Tijārīyah
District of Muscat
in Muḩāfaz̧at Masqaţ, Oman

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
23.584 and 58.408 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 23° 35' 2" and E 58° 24' 28"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rial - OMR
Spoken languages:
Arabic, English, Urdu
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:18 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Muscat
UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
3:01 am and 3:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.152 and -109.439 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Piko
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Oman in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Oman.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Oman. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Minţaqat al Qurm at Tijārīyah

The district Minţaqat al Qurm at Tijārīyah of Muscat in Muḩāfaz̧at Masqaţ is a district located in Oman and is a district of the nations capital.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ibra', Nizwa, Sur, Sohar and Jask. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 29th of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

27°C (80 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

InterContinental Hotels MUSCAT

Address
4,2 mi
P.O. Box 398,Al Kharjiya Street, Al Shati Area
114 MUSCAT
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Muscat Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
AL KHULEIAH STREET P.O. BOX 939
133 Alkhuwair
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sheraton Oman Hotel

Address
9,2 mi
RUWI SULTANATE OF OMAN - P.O. BOX 3260
112 Ruwi
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza MUSCAT

Address
5,7 mi
P.O. Box 1455,Ruwi 112
112 MUSCAT
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crystal Suites

Address
8,4 mi
Sour Al Juma Street, Wadi Kabir
117 Muscat
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


City Seasons Hotel Muscat

Address
1,4 mi
Al Sultan Qaboos Street
762 Muscat
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Golden Tulip Headington Ruwi

Address
8,7 mi
Souq Ruwi Street
112 Muscat
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Inn by Radisson Muscat

Address
0,8 mi
AL KHUWAIR SULTAN QABOOS ST PO
133 Alkhuwair
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Majan Continental Hotel

Address
8,4 mi
AL GHUBRAH STREET, BOWSHAR OPPOSITE SULTAN QABOOS STADIUM
0115 Muscat
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


QURUM BEACH

Address
8,6 mi
SAROOJ ST SHATTI ALQURUM
112 Ruwi
Oman

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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OETC HSE Day Muscat 2014-15. Organiser Olive Events

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 38:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: olive CS

Oman Electricity Transmission Company Safety Day Event at Al Nahda Resort & Spa. Barka, Muscat - Sultanate of Oman. Organiser : Olive Events, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.


Mutrah Souq Frankincense

Published: March 17, 2011
Length: 36:56 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Brendan Kavanagh

On the trail of the best frankincense, my hunt took me through the souq, past the tourist frankincense, past the silversmith shops, the dishdasha and abaya shops. I followed my cultural nose...


The warren of Mutrah Souq

Published: March 18, 2011
Length: 25:52 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Brendan Kavanagh


A Tourist's Guide to Muscat, Oman

Published: June 14, 2009
Length: 59:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: cessnagbdso

We visit the sights of Muscat.


Al Ma'ida by ahlibank

Published: January 15, 2014
Length: 47:58 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ahli bank

With the partner network of over 100 plus dining outlets spread across the Sultanate, the customers' can enjoy exciting discounts up to 30% when using their ahlibank Credit or Debit Cards to...


action movie fx for muscat

Published: December 26, 2011
Length: 39:06 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: sayed faisal

Just another morning drive.


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Published: November 22, 2011
Length: 06:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rami wahaibi

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Friday Worship Service - 02 January 2015

Published: January 06, 2015
Length: 34:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Apostolic Tabernacle Church

Experience our Friday Service at Ruwi Main Hall (PCO) from 8PM.


Al Qurm Beach, Muscat

Published: July 19, 2010
Length: 00:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: georeiser

Al Qurm Beach, Muscat Oman.


Kawasaki Ninja ZX 14. My first time on a big bike in Oman

Published: December 14, 2009
Length: 38:21 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Fernando Bayer

Trying my riding skills on a friend's bike, a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX 14 Special Edition! My opinion of the bike, simply awesome!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mina al Fahal

Mina' al Fahal is a coastal area in the northeast of Oman, near to the country's capital, Muscat. It was renamed from Saih al Maleh as the petroleum processing plant was developed. It is a key area for the country's petroleum operations. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is based at Mina al Fahal, and the Oman Refinery Company (ORC) has an 85,000 b/d oil refinery located here.

Located at 23.62, 58.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Oman

Shati Al-Qurm

Shatti Al-Qurm is an upscale residential locality situated on the coast of Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. It is bordered by Al-Qurm to the east, the Ministries and Embassies to the west and Madinat Qaboos to the south. It is a very recent development not begun until the mid-80s. The most noticeable sight while driving down the Sultan Qaboos highway used to be the Intercontinental Hotel but today several other significant constructions have been built.

Located at 23.617, 58.467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Oman, Muscat, Oman

Muttrah

Muttrah, population 150,000 (2003), is a city located in the Muscat province of Oman. Before the discovery of oil, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman. It is still a center of commerce as one of largest sea ports of the region is located there. Other landmarks include Souq Muttrah, a traditional bazaar and Sour Al-Lawatiah, a small community of houses surrounded by an old wall. Muttrah is also a map in a popular Battlefield 2 mod, Project Reality.

Located at 23.6167, 58.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Muscat Governorate, Gulf of Oman

Ruwi

Ruwi is commercial hub and the main business district of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. It's located around 5 km from the main residential localities of Al-Khuwair, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Shati Al-Qurm and Al-Qurm. One of the oldest parts of Muscat Ruwi was known for its narrow streets and old buildings some of which were demolished in the 1970s to build commercial structures.

Located at 23.6003, 58.5433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Muscat Governorate

Royal Oman Police Stadium

Royal Oman Police Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Muscat, Oman. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Oman Club. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 people. The stadium is maintained by the Royal Oman Police and plays host to various national cultural events and parades.

Located at 23.6086, 58.5067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Oman, Sports venues in Oman, Multi-purpose stadiums in Oman

Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos

Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos is a suburb of Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The Name "Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos" is an Arabic phrase that means "City of Sultan Qaboos. " Sultan Qaboos is the incumbent monarchist ruler of the Sultanate of Oman. Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos (or Madinat Qaboos and MQ for short) is a predominantly residential area located in the center of Muscat Governorate. Most of the land used to belong to W.J.

Located at 23.6001, 58.452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Muscat, Oman, Populated places in Oman

Central Bank of Oman

The Central Bank of Oman was established in December 1974 and began operations on 1 April 1975. It replaced the Oman Currency Board as the principal currency authority in Oman. The Central Bank of Oman is responsible for maintaining the stability of the national currency the Omani Rial and ensuring monetary and financial stability in a deregulated and open financial system.

Located at 23.6003, 58.5467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Banks of Oman, Central banks, Government of Oman, Economy of Oman, Banks established in 1974, 1974 establishments in Oman

Muscat Governorate

Muscat is a governorate (region) of the Sultanate of Oman. Its largest city is Muscat. The governorate of Muscat is sometimes referred to as Masqat to differentiate it from the city.

Located at 23.61, 58.54 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Muscat Governorate, Governorates of Oman

Oman Natural History Museum

The Oman Natural History Museum is a natural history museum, located at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture complex, Al Khuwair, opposite the Zawawi Mosque in Muscat, Oman. The museum opened on 20 December 1985, and has detailed coverage of Oman's flora and fauna, with displays on indigenous mammals, insects, and birds and botanical gardens.

Located at 23.5989, 58.4231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Oman, Muscat, Oman, Museums established in 1985

Muscat Gate Museum

The Muscat Gate Museum is a museum, located on Al Saidiya Street, Muscat, Oman. Opened in January 2001, the museum contains displays about Oman's history from the Neolithic times to the present. It has a number of special exhibits on Muscat's water springs, the ancient wells, underground channels, the souks, houses, mosques, harbors and forts.

Located at 23.6175, 58.5869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Oman, Muscat, Oman, Museums established in 2001, 2001 establishments in Oman

Indian School, Darsait

Indian School Darsait is an Indian Community School in Muscat under the supervision of the Indian Embassy in Oman. This school is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education Of India. It is located at Darsait, Muscat, in the Sultanate of Oman. The school is located on two plots of land measuring 5000 sq m each, in two buildings one each for Primary and Secondary / Higher Secondary.

Located at 23.6278, 58.5419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Oman, India–Oman relations

Port Sultan Qaboos

Port Sultan Qaboos (Earlier known as Mina Qaboos) is the largest port in Muscat, Oman. This port is operated and managed by Port Services Corporation S.A.O.G.

Located at 23.6281, 58.5678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Transport in Oman, Ports and harbours in Asia

Port of Mina Al Fahal

Port of Mina Al Fahal is situated in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. This port is operated and managed by Petroleum Development Oman LLC.

Located at 23.6364, 58.5089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Transport in Oman, Ports and harbours in Asia

Capture of Muscat (1552)

The Capture of Muscat occurred in 1552, when an Ottoman fleet under Piri Reis attacked Muscat, modern Oman, and seized the town from the Portuguese. These events followed the important Ottoman defeat in the Second Siege of Diu in 1546, which put a stop to their attempts in India, but also the successful Capture of Aden (1548), which allowed the Ottomans to resist to the Portuguese in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean.

Located at 23.6086, 58.5919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sieges involving the Ottoman Empire, Conflicts in 1552, Sieges involving Portugal, Suleiman the Magnificent, Piri Reis, Sieges of the Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts, 16th century in the Ottoman Empire, 1552 in Asia

Fort Al Jalali

Fort Al Jalali, anciently named Fort of São João by the Portuguese, is a fort in the city of Muscat, Oman. It was attacked by the Ottomans during the Capture of Muscat (1552) against the Portuguese.

Located at 23.6333, 58.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Oman, Muscat, Oman

Fort Al-Mirani

Fort Al-Mirani is a fort in the harbour of the city of Muscat, Oman.

Located at 23.6172, 58.5931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Oman

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Oman)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for maintaining Oman's external relations and the management of its international diplomatic missions. The ministry is controlled by the country's Sultan and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qaboos bin Said al Said, who also holds the titles of Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Finance. Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, however, holds the post of "Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs" and has done so since 1997.

Located at 23.6164, 58.4688 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Foreign affairs ministries, Government of Oman

Ministry of Oil and Gas (Oman)

The Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG) is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for developing and implementing the government policy for exploiting the oil and gas resources in Oman. The current Minister of Oil and Gas is Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhi and the current Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil and Gas is Nasser bin Khamis Al Jashmi.

Located at 23.5983, 58.4253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Oman

Ministry of Heritage and Culture (Oman)

The Ministry of Heritage and Culture (MOHC) is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for promoting and preserving Omani heritage and culture. The current Minister of Heritage and Culture is Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. MOHC has two undersecretaries, the current Undersecretary for Heritage Affairs is Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahruqi and the current Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs is Hamad bin Hilal Al Mamaari.

Located at 23.5989, 58.4225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Oman

Ministry of Interior (Oman)

The Ministry of Interior is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for supervising administrative issues in the various Wilayat of the country, dealing with tribal issues, and overseeing the election process of the Shura Council.

Located at 23.5989, 58.4328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Oman

Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (Oman)

The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MARA) is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for overseeing all matters related to awqaf and religious affairs. The current Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs is Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Salmi, he was appointed as minister in the year 1997.

Located at 23.5989, 58.4206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Oman

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Wealth (Oman)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fishers is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for all matters relating to agriculture and fisheries.

Located at 23.5983, 58.4275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Oman

Ministry of Civil Service (Oman)

The Ministry of Civil Services is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for all matters relating to government employees under the civil service system. The current Minister of Civil Service is Khalid bin Omar Al Marhoon. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Civil Service For Civil Service Affairs is Abdulrahman bin Ibrahim Al Abri and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Civil Service for Administrative Development Affairs is Salim bin Mussalam Al Busaidi.

Located at 23.6019, 58.4239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Oman

Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Oman)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for regulating commerce and industries.

Located at 23.5958, 58.5508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Oman

Ministry of Education (Oman)

The Ministry of Education (MOE) is the governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for the educational system preceding university education (which is supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education).

Located at 23.6069, 58.5403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Oman

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Muscat.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Muscat.

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Minţaqat al Qurm at Tijārīyah, Al Qurm Commercial Area, Al Qurm Com. Area, منطقة القرم التجارية