Royal Opera House Muscat, Opera house in Shati Al Qurm district, Muscat, Oman.
The Royal Opera House spans 80,000 square meters with gardens, featuring a white marble exterior adorned with Islamic architectural elements and golden accents.
Sultan Qaboos ordered the construction of this musical center in 2001, leading to its grand opening in October 2011 with a performance of Turandot.
The venue presents both Western classical productions and Arabic performances, establishing itself as the first dedicated opera house in the Arabian Peninsula.
The opera house welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM except Fridays, with guided tours available and strict formal dress requirements for performances.
The auditorium contains interactive screens behind each seat for translation subtitles and can transform between a concert hall and a proscenium stage setup.
Location: Muscat
Inception: October 12, 2011
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Address: al Khargeah Street 103 Muscat
Phone: +96824403300
Email: info@rohmuscat.org.om
Website: https://rohmuscat.org.om/en
GPS coordinates: 23.61406,58.46872
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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