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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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Going Out » Going Out
Delivery & Takeaways
Most fast food outlets, including Burger King, offer free home delivery, but you can also order dishes from your favourite local eatery and have them deliver too. So you can get... read more
Hygiene
Don't be fooled by the appearance of some of the outlets you come across here. They are more than likely not as bad as they might look. Then again, some of them are, so use your judgment.... read more
Special Deals & Theme Nights
Some places hold occasional promotions with various themes. These may also run alongside special nights, such as Ladies' Nights, which are usually held weekly. The weekly and monthly... read more
Tipping
Tipping is up to you. The service charge is not generally passed on to the waiting staff and it applies regardless of whether the service was excellent or lousy. So if you would like to... read more
Restaurant Listing Structure
Considering the size of Muscat, the choice of places to eat is good – the 100 odd listed outlets will definitely keep you busy for a while and there are some that you’ll want to revisit... read more
Quick Reference Icons
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Vegetarian Food
Vegetarians will probably be pleasantly surprised by the range and variety of vegetarian cuisine offered in Muscat's restaurants. Arabic food, although dominated by meat in the main... read more
Street Food
Sidewalk stands throughout the city sell ‘shawarma’, rolled pita bread filled with lamb or chicken carved from a rotating spit, and plenty of salad. Costing about 300 baisas each, these... read more
Latest Reviews
Mongolian Barbecue
At first glance the menu seems limited, but after your choice of soup or starter (the latter at an...  read more
Senor Pico
Nestled in the back corner of the Intercontinental Hotel is this Latin delight. At first glance it’s quaint...  read more
Shahrazad
From the shimmering walls of fabric dividing the tables to the splendid mosaic lanterns above, the...  read more
Reader Reviews
veryyyyyyy good better than al shatti cinema but shatti al cinmmais is good... read more
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