[BusinessTravellerMiddleEast]

You’re welcome. By the way, if you’re flying from Muscat on an airline other than Oman Air, you may be interested to know a new lounge recently opened:

http://www.businesstravellerme.com/middle-east/news/oman-air-opens-majan-lounge-in-muscat

[VintageKrug]

Yes, I saw that.

Is it the same lounge space BA and Swiss used to use? The hard furnishings/divider thingies look remarkably similar?

[Pierre]

Hi,
I would skip the lounge (7hours must be a nightmare there!) and have a break on the beach close to the Hyatt, enjoying a lunch/dinner ar Ubhar http://www.ubharoman.com. Down to earth and exquisite food!

[Ahmad]

Thank you all for your comments which have been useful, particularly the links posted by BusinessTravellerMiddleEast. My stopover is during the day. Having seen Muscat, albeit a few years ago, I guess I will take a chance with the lounge hoping that I might still be able to get out if I change my mind after a couple of hours.

[OmanAir]

You could try the newly opened Oman Air Majan Lounge at Muscat Airport. The ambience and the services are perfect for you to relax if you have a long-layover. The cost to access the Majan lounge is RO 12 ($32 USD), or if you have Silver or Gold Sindbad Card you can access this lounge for free. Please read more about the lounge here https://www.omanair.com/wy/about-us/media-center/press-releases-2012/oman-air-inaugurates-majan-lounge.

If you want to spend some time exploring Muscat, I’d suggest heading down to Muthra and check-out the Souq. However, if you’re arriving on Friday the Souq will be closed until the late afternoon. Furthermore, if you’re travelling into Muscat on any day other than a Friday, you could visit the Grand Mosque.

Hope this helps.

[Author]

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