Open on the whim of the gate-keeper, this fortified residence buried in a plantation in the suburb of Bawshar is worth a visit just for the location. Close to the city's last remaining sand dunes, Bait al Maqham is a surprise find at the crease of the Hajar mountains. New houses are slowly encroaching but for now this house presents a fascinating glimpse at Muscat's once-common plantation life. Park opposite Rashan Shopping centre to avoid getting wedged between narrow plantation walls.
