Tourists often find the Muscat nightlife exceeding their wildest expectations and there's no doubt that a wonderful visit to Muscat is not limited to daytime activities. Indeed, the nightclubs in central Muscat are one of the most popular destinations for tourists. Guests are entertained by a wide range of music, both local and international, ranging from hip hop to African and Arabic traditional music. Thursday nights are especially buzzy, the equivalent of the Western Saturday - being the day before Friday.
A number of night-time establishments stand out. One must-visit is the Copacabana club situated at a popular Muscat hotel; the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the Shatti Al Qurum area of Muscat. This venue gets especially lively once the clock turns past twelve, but there is a touch of class; visitors are required to adhere to a smart casual dress code.
Very popular as well is the interesting Al Ghazal Pub, a venue ready for a good number of beers while watching Rugby. This English-style pub is located at the Muscat Intercontinental Hotel and has a very relaxed ambience. Patrons of the pub include a mixture of the Omani men as well as tourists.
The CCC mall is one of the more famous nightlife venues in Muscat. CCC Mall is known for Nargileh by Muscat locals and tourists are well advised to spend a couple of hours enjoying this specialist Omani tea drink for an authentic Omani experience late at night, ideal for a break from the more intense nightlife venues.