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The Directorate of Greater Muttrah Municipality is the smallest in size of all the Municipality area Directorates yet had the highest density of population. The Directorate is, so to say, unique. It has the old traditional markets famous for the narrow winding lanes, the buildings rich in Islamic architectural heritage and also modern office, banking and commercial complexes. The Sultan Qaboos Port, Corniche, public parks and museums also lend colour to this area and are a tourist attraction.
Greater Muttrah Boasts the public parks of Wadi Al Kabir, Darsait and Riyam Gardens and the following national Museums:
- Greater Muttrah Museum
- Al Sayyid Nadir Museum in Muscat
- The Sultan's Armed Forces Museum at Bait Al Falaj.
Greater Muttrah district abounds in historical buildings such as:
- Forts Mirani and Jalali in Muscat and Muttrah Fort.
- Towers and watchtowers such as Burj saali, Al Murabba, Amudor, Miran, Makallah and Bustar.
- Muscat City Wall with its three gates (Bab Al Mathaib, Bab Al Kabir and Bab Al Saghir).
- Traditional residences such as Bait Jariza, Bait Al Sayyid Nadir bin Faisal, Bait Al Sayyid Shihab bin Faisal, Bait Al Sayyid Abbas bin Faisal, the Former British Embassy, Bait Fransa, Bait Al Zawawi.
Mordern landmarks in the area include:
- Greater Muttrah Business District.
- Al Mina Business District.
- Muttrah Corniche.
- Al Bustan Palace Hotel.
- Sheraton, Novotel and Mercure Al Falaj Hotels
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