Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Oman, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Al Qurm
The area known as Qurm (meaning ‘mangrove’ in English) lies in the centre of the greater Muscat area, stretching along the coast north of Madinat As Sultan Qaboos and Ruwi. It is divided... read more
Muscat (Old Town)
The old town of Muscat is situated on the coast at the eastern end of the Greater Muscat Area between Mutrah and Sidab. It is a quiet and atmospheric area, based around its sheltered port... read more
Mutrah
Mutrah rests between the sea and a protective circle of hills, and is neighboured by Qurm, Ruwi and the old town of Muscat. It has grown around its port, which today is far more vibrant... read more
Ruwi
A small but fairly comprehensive museum showing silver jewellery, ladies’ costumes from around Oman, pottery, a selection of scale-built dhows, crockery, coffee pots, and guns.... read more
