Sweet Little Arya's hometown, found in the Qurum district, the modern heart of Muscat, Al Shatti is one of the city’s best neighbourhoods, you’ll find beautiful villas with bougainvillea-filled gardens. The Al Shatti Beach area is a relatively recent development, initiated in the 1980s. One of Al Shatti’s most unique features is the architectural prevalence of brilliant white buildings. The area is home to some of Muscat’s biggest and best hotels, including the towering Intercontinental and Grand Hyatt. The Al Shatti district also boasts an opera house and theatre.