Muscat (Port Qaboos), Oman

Arabian elegance, cultural depth, coastal serenity

A high-angle view of Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, with a large cruise ship or cargo vessel docked in the harbor. The port is backed by the residential buildings of the city's waterfront, which climb the surrounding rugged, arid mountains. The scene captures the commercial and scenic beauty of Muscat's main port.