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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 » Restaurants
American
Chili's : A real family favourite, Chili’s has a great menu, a fun atmosphere and helpful, amiable staff. The menu caters to all tastes – even those who are counting the calories, have 'guiltless'... read more
Arabic/Lebanese
Jenin : Head up a flight of stairs to an airy and spacious restaurant that serves a selection of traditional Arabic dishes. You can sit at the more formal tables, or lounge on comfortable sofas... read more
Chinese
Silk Route : Silk Route is not inexpensive, but it is one of the better Chinese restaurants in Muscat. It draws fans from both the local and expat communities so you can expect it to get really busy... read more
Far Eastern
Marjan Poolside Restaurant : Set to the side of a beach that overlooks the Arabian Gulf, the Marjan Poolside Restaurant is set in the Grand Hyatt’s beautifully landscaped garden courtyard. But the real treat here is... read more
Filipino
Palayok Restaurant : It’s a bit of a challenge to find Palayok, tucked away as it is in Ruwi, but once you do, you’ll agree that the hunt was worth the effort. It looks a little dull on the outside but opens... read more
French
Al Marjan : Often cited the best restaurant in Muscat, and with several awards to prove it, Al Marjan at Al Bustan Palace certainly delivers the goods. A modern European menu, that draws on the... read more
Indian
Bollywood Chaat : This is a vegetarian restaurant with a Bollywood-themed menu of light meals and snacks, in a bright and jolly fast food/take-away style setting. The heart-shaped potato cutlets (Kajol... read more
International
Tropicana : Located at the poolside of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Qurm, Tropicana has an international menu ranging from Oriental, Indian and Mediterranean classics to the good ole’American burger and... read more
Italian
Tuscany : Voted Best Italian Restaurant of 2005 by Oman Today Tuscany delivers an authentic Italian dining experience, complete with Romanesque pillars and a fountain. The menu is extensive... read more
Japanese
Tokyo Taro : This place is vibrant with the smells and sounds of authentic Japanese food being prepared. Meat, vegetables and seafood sizzle at the teppanyaki bar and the green tea is on tap. If... 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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