Bandar ar Rawḑah

Bandar ar Rawḑah is an anchorage in Muscat Governorate, Oman. Bandar ar Rawḑah is situated nearby to the locality Musayḩ, as well as near the suburb Al-Bustan, Oman.

Places of Interest

Highlights include National Museum and Al Alam Palace.

National Museum

Museum

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The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman is located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was developed as a result of a ten-year collaboration between the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, the Royal Estate Affairs of Oman, Jasper Jacob Associates, and Arts Architecture International Ltd, and opened to the public in 2016. National Museum is situated 3½ km northwest of Bandar ar Rawḑah.

Al Alam Palace

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Al Alam Palace is the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman. It is used for official functions like welcoming foreign dignitaries and heads of state. Al Alam Palace is situated 4 km north of Bandar ar Rawḑah.

Motishwar Mandir

Place of worship

Motishwar Mandir is a Shiva temple complex located near the Al Alam Palace in the Muttrah area of Old Muscat, Oman. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the Middle East region. Motishwar Mandir is situated 3½ km northwest of Bandar ar Rawḑah.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Al-Bustan, Oman and Haramil.