We took a tour of the opera house as part of our visit to Muscat and it was well worth it. Beautiful building and very cleverly built, would be amazing to see a performance here. Even the bins are beautiful!

It is unreal how much thought and design went into this grand opera house. You can visit during the day for a tour which costs only 3.25 OMR per person which includes a guided tour. Our group sat with the guide for a significant amount of time asking questions related to the equipment and design of the opera house. The interior is very ornate and there are a lot of details to admire. The Sultan donated some of his own collection of instruments to the opera house so there are some items to admire in the foyer as well. As of October 2023 they are not having shows due to the conflicts between Palestine and Israel but the shows that were scheduled will be postponed until it is a more agreeable time. Very respectful. Plan to spend about an hour here for just the tour and longer if you come for a show. Tour groups come in early so it might be worth going in the middle of the day when it is less busy. We went around noon and had no issues.

Entrance fee here is about $8.19, payable by credit card. The English speaking guide briefly explained about its construction, classical shows such as operas and ballets presented at the Opera House. We proceeded to the area where musical instruments are on display, represented to belong to the late King/Sultan before going inside the Opera. Our guide explained about the movable areas of the stage to suit the needs of the shows being presented. Told us about the seating area reserved for the Sultan and his guests. Took many pictures here.

"Oman and the World: A Musical Journey, an exciting interactive journey in which you will learn about the story of music and its origins". You need to go through the Opera Galleria shopping center, go to the top floor and you'll find a walkway leading to this exhibition. A must for young kids and family alike.

The Royal Opera House is a ‘must do’ on a visit to Muscat. I arrived a day early for a group tour of Oman so decided that I would visit the ROH - I’m so glad I did. I joined an English speaking tour of the opera house which was well worth it as the guide brought the place to life and was very knowledgeable. The interior is just stunning with materials sourced from all over the world. I recommended this place to others on the tour of Oman and they were equally impressed.

We saw the Bolshoi Ballet last night and it was an amazing experience. It’s highly subsidised so ticket prices are about one third what they would be in London. It’s a beautiful theatre and everyone gets dressed up so it’s a very glamorous experience. They also have occasional free concerts by young musicians.

The pristine shiny marble flooring & the beautiful architecture is inspiring ! The entry is majestic while the garden was teaming with colourful flowers especially petunias. The inside of the opera house felt cool & grand … box office counter was inviting but there wasn’t going to be show in the near future! The upscale showrooms of Lalique & other major jewellery stores gave a very posh & luxurious feel ! The Opera House is very well & centrally located well worth a visit even if no shows are running

Located Right Off of the Main Highway, the Royal Opera House is a Beautifully Designed Building with an Understated Elegance. During the Day, the Nearby Parking Garage is Free. A Group of Shops Are Also On the Premises.

I have been to a few Opera Houses in the World like in Vienna, Palais Garnier in Paris, Sydney Opera House but I never imagined seeing one in an Arabic country so I was impressed by the efforts of the late Sultan of Oman who is a lover of culture to invest in such an impressive structure- The Royal Opera House of Oman. The Late Sultan commissioned Royal Opera house of Oman has the biggest stage and most modern opera house I have visited. Even the floors can move 2-3 levels down depending on the performance . This is a very impressive Opera House.

An impressive building. The way that Islamic architecture is very subtly and imperceptibly is embedded within a western style architecture is a great artistic touch. It's clear that the late Sultan Qaboos was in love with music and architecture and this place embodies both. However it's a bit overpriced.