The mid-haul destination dubbed the 'new Dubai' with flights from
The rise in popularity of Dubai as a holiday destination has been staggering, transforming from a humble harbour city into an iconic futuristic hotspot at the top of every influencer's bucket list.
Now, other places in the region are trying to piggy back off the city's success, with plenty of them hoping to replicate its meteoric rise.
One such place is Muscat in Oman, which plenty of people are suggesting could be the "new Dubai".
It's a title that holiday experts Travel Noire used when talking about the city's merits, saying: "Located next to UAE on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman should not be overlooked."
Muscat's most famous attraction is Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, home to the largest chandelier in the world which weighs eight tons and is decorated with 600,000 Swarovski crystals.
Away from the glitz of the mosque are the warren of alleyways that make up the Muttrah Souk, one of the oldest market places in the Arabian peninsula.
Direct flights to Muscat are available from the UK, however indirect flights are a lot cheaper, with return routes available from around £180.