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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Moving Services
Moving house can be stressful, especially if you are moving to a new country. You can reduce the stress by planning the move well, and enlisting the help of a professional moving service.... read more
Furnishing Your Home
If you are a new arrival in Oman and moving into a new home, chances are that you will need to buy some furniture. Most properties are unfurnished, and that means not only will you have... read more
Tailors
There are plenty of tailors in Oman and this comes in handy if you want some curtains or bedding made up for you. Most tailors, even dressmakers, should be able to knock up simple... read more
Household Insurance
As you probably won’t own your house in Oman, it’s easy to take a more relaxed attitude to household insurance. The sultanate is very safe and the crime rate extremely low, but... read more
Laundry Services
Although there are no self-service laundrettes, there are numerous laundries in Muscat. As well as dry cleaning and laundry, they all offer an ironing service. If you have specific... read more
Domestic Help
One of the perks of expat life is how common it is for people to have domestic help. Most expat families have some sort of home help, whether it’s a full-time, live-in housemaid, or a... read more
Babysitting & Childcare
Childcare – the dilemma facing all working parents. Options are limited and there is no network of childminders like you might find in your home country. If you have a live-in maid, and... read more
Domestic Services
Having maintenance done in your villa or apartment is usually just a case of making a quick call to the landlord. He is responsible for any plumbing or electrical work (unless otherwise... read more
