Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Buraimi is one of the many large mosques across Oman built and named for the late Sultan Qaboos. The Buraimi version is a relatively modern construction in classic Omani style — a domed central prayer hall, two minarets, and a broad courtyard.

The mosque is open to non-Muslim visitors at most times outside prayer hours; dress conservatively (long sleeves and trousers for men, a head covering for women) and remove shoes before entering. The interior is austere by Gulf standards — light stonework, restrained ornamentation, a single large chandelier — which is part of its appeal.

things to do sight architecture