Golf Holidays in Oman
Just an hour flight away from the ever growing golfing hotspot in Dubai, the Muscat area is proving that it can also produce world class golf courses in Oman, whilst also boasting the beautiful all year round weather.
The Al Mouj Golf Club is the absolute headline acting for Oman golf, featuring annually on the European Tour whilst attracting some of the best golfers to come and compete for the number one spot. So take the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the worlds best round some of the best golf courses in Oman.
Oman currently offers 3 championship 18-hole golf courses which are all exceptional. In the surrounding Muscat area, choose from a selection of incredible hotels for the most premium of experiences, from the beachside Crowne Plaza to the luxurious The Chedi Hotel.
With the beach nearby, premium golf and luxury accommodation, why not try Oman for your next golf holiday?
Settled along a 4 mile stretch of coastline by the Sea of Oman, Al Mouj provides both a photogenic and quality golf course. The facility also boasts a floodlit 9-hole par 3 to enjoy on top of the European Tour championship course.
Ghala Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Oman and is certainly one of the most popular. After a major redesign to develop the course and also the clubhouse, Ghala Golf Club has gone from strength to strength to truly show off how good the golf in Oman can be.
Ras Al Hamra Golf Club may only setup as a 9-hole championship course, but with 15 greens and 12 tee boxes the 18-hole layout certainly brings a different experience on the back nine holes.
The Al Bustan Palace is a 6* Ritz-Carlton property and has hosted some of the worlds biggest VIP’s including Michael Jackson and Bill Clinton. Another spectacular hotel is The Chedi, which again boasts the incredible location along the coastline, with some of the most luxurious and elegant interior design to leave you in absolute awe of the property.
Take an english speaking private driver round some of the best tourist attractions in Muscat. In Old Muscat you can see some of the more traditional parts including many ministry buildings. As you travel over to New Muscat you can discover the developed suburbs with stunning houses, then as you approach the beach you will notice this is where most of the social life is with a strip of shops nearby too.
The Souk is located right in the centre of the Corniche in the old town and is a great place to visit to do some shopping and exploring. The Grand Mosque is open for tourists between 9-11am, is also another visit worth doing to witness the spectacular architecture, which is only on a slightly smaller scale compared to the mosque in Abu Dhabi.
The beauty of playing golf in Oman is that all the golf courses are situated within 30 minutes of the Muscat International Airport, so once arriving you will never have too far to travel to get to your final destination. So take a look at the key drive times in the Muscat area.
Drive Times by Car
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With direct flights available from London to Muscat with Oman Air, you can be settled in Oman within 8 hours. You also have the option to fly indirectly through Dubai or Abu Dhabi to create a twin city golf holiday. So take a look at the key flight details and when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
7.5 hrs
Muscat International Airport
November - March
24 - 30° C