MUSCAT: After captivating visitors for 41 days with culture, entertainment and adventure, the Muscat Nights Festival concluded on Saturday.

According to His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, the festival that ran across seven locations from December 23, 2024, attracted a record 1.7 million visitors. “It’s a history. We could welcome about 1.7 million visitors and that’s a record for us,” said Al Humaidi.

“The distribution of events in 7 locations was a challenge, but thanks to the preparatory committee, which includes all concerned authorities, we were able to overcome these challenges,” he added.

This year’s edition included a rich variety of cultural and entertainment attractions across multiple venues in Muscat, including Qurum National Park, Al Amerat Park, Naseem Park, Oman Automobile Association, Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Seeb Beach, Wadi Al Khoudh, Sur Al Hadeed, Muscat Grand Mall, Al Araimi Boulevard, and Seeb Bowling Centre.