Riyam Park

The Riyam Park, in Muscat

The Riyam Park is a public park perched on a hill dominating the Muttrah corniche, one of the finest belvederes of Muscat. The Muscat audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this haven of greenery and views, between the town and the old port.

The park-belvedere above the corniche

The Riyam Park is a public park located on a hill dominating the Muttrah corniche, between Muscat and the old port, a privileged location that makes it one of the finest belvederes of the Omani capital. From the paths of the park, the view opens widely onto the bay, the sparkling waters, the boats, the corniche and the rocky mountains that plunge into the sea. Laid out with lawns, palm trees, paths and play areas, it is a place of relaxation and promenade prized by families and inhabitants, who come to enjoy the freshness and the panorama. The park also shelters the famous Riyam Monument, the giant incense burner that overlooks it. Between nature, views and heritage, the Riyam Park offers a pleasant breathing in the heart of Muscat. It is a refreshing and panoramic stop of the discovery of the town.

What to see

Here you stroll in the public park perched on the hill, with its lawns, its palm trees and its paths, from where the view opens widely onto the bay, the corniche, the boats and the rocky mountains, one of the finest belvederes of the capital, which also shelters the Riyam Monument. The Riyam Park is a panoramic breathing of Muscat. It is a refreshing stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Riyam Park lies on a hill dominating the Muttrah corniche, in Muscat, reachable on foot by a climb and by public transport. It is an open-air public park, generally freely accessible according to its hours. The view is particularly beautiful at sunset.

What can you see from the Riyam Park in Muscat?

A wide view over the bay, the sparkling waters, the boats, the Muttrah corniche and the rocky mountains that plunge into the sea; perched on a hill, it is one of the finest belvederes of Muscat, which also shelters the Riyam Monument.

Where is the Riyam Park of Muscat?

On a hill dominating the Muttrah corniche, in Muscat, in Oman.