MUSCAT: Muscat is set to come alive with the much-anticipated Muscat Nights 2024, running from December 23, to January 21, 2025.
Organised by Muscat Municipality, this grand festival promises a spectacular lineup of activities, entertainment, and cultural showcases, drawing residents and tourists alike to celebrate Oman’s rich heritage and dynamic present.
The festival will span multiple venues across the capital, including Al Qurum Natural Park, Al Amerat Public Park, Al Naseem Public Park, the Oman Automobile Association, Al Hail Beach, Wadi Al Khoudh, and the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC). Each location is tailored to host unique attractions, ensuring accessibility and variety for all visitors.
Key highlights of Muscat Nights 2024:
Over 700 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and enterprising families will showcase their products and services, while more than 500 individuals will assist in the festival’s seamless organisation.
Al Qurum Natural Park will host the visually stunning Flower Festival and an engaging Food Festival, featuring live cooking demonstrations, competitions, and culinary workshops.
A vibrant cultural showcase where countries will present their traditions, cuisines, and crafts, offering a unique opportunity to explore global cultures in one place.
Drone light shows, laser displays, and equestrian events will captivate visitors nightly, while theatrical performances will add a cultural and artistic flair to the festival.
Heritage Villages, amusement rides, children’s car circuits, and hybrid shows blending live performance with digital technology will keep all age groups entertained.
Wadi Al Khoudh will host ziplining, mountain biking, off-road vehicle challenges, and hiking trails, catering to adventure enthusiasts.
Sor Al Hadeed Beach will offer beach soccer, volleyball, graffiti art displays, and fire performances, ensuring entertainment by the sea.
The Oman Automobile Association will feature karting competitions, drift championships, and arena fights.
The festival is expected to attract nearly one million visitors, positioning Oman as a premier winter tourism destination. It offers SMEs a robust platform to showcase their innovations, driving economic growth and fostering entrepreneurship. Moreover, it celebrates Oman’s cultural richness through literary evenings, poetry recitals, art exhibitions, and traditional performances held across cultural centres and shopping malls.
Muscat Nights 2024 is more than a celebration; it is a convergence of tradition, innovation, and community. It promises unforgettable experiences for every visitor, enhancing Muscat’s reputation as a vibrant and inclusive hub for culture and entertainment.
The Muscat Nights Festival 2024 promises to delight residents and visitors over its 30-day run. It also plays a pivotal role in enhancing Oman’s position as a top winter tourism destination in the region while providing local SMEs abundant opportunities to benefit from the influx of thousands of daily visitors.
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