It was good to meet up with Kim Tan, Director of Business Development at the Shangri-la, after his recent business trip to Moscow.
Apart from Continue reading “Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa”
Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
Tag: عمان
Ramadhan Kareem July 21st 2012
Central Coast of Oman with Turtles & Gulls
The Central Coast of Oman is affected by the summer Monsoon and so as Muscat is now not only hot but also humid we took a few days to travel down the coast from Muscat.
Mid-summer in Oman is also Continue reading “Central Coast of Oman with Turtles & Gulls”
National Museum Muscat creating models of boats for display.
I had an interesting visit to the workshop where exhibits for Oman’s new National Museum are being made.
From renovating old boats , through to Continue reading “National Museum Muscat creating models of boats for display. “
World Camels Day in Wahiba Desert of Oman
The 22nd June is World Camel Day.
Here in Oman Camels are Continue reading “World Camels Day in Wahiba Desert of Oman”
Art Exhibition by Dr Mona Al Baiti
On a humid morning on Muttrah’s Corniche it was nice to join other guests for the inauguration of Art Exhibition by Dr Mona Al Baiti by the Under Secretary of Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Sheikh Hamed Bin Hilal Bin Ali Al Mamary Continue reading “Art Exhibition by Dr Mona Al Baiti”
Green Turtles in Oman for World Turtle Day
Today, 23rd May, is World Turtle Day – and what better way
than to look at an Omani Green Turtle Chelonia mydas as she returns to the Arabian Sea near Ras al Hadd in Oman.
Serenade of the Seas in Muscat to replace the Brilliance of the Seas
It will be sad to no longer see the Brilliance of the Seas
on her regular visit into Muscat. So we look forward to next seasons visits by the Serenade of the Seas, a sister ship.
Trucks and Chicks
It was great to have a walk through an Omani Wadi especially as the weather is still to reach over 40c.
Passing us, Continue reading “Trucks and Chicks”
Gershwin and Mendelssohn at the Royal Opera House
We enjoyed an evening of Gershwin and Felix Mendelssohn at the Royal Opera House,
while Thunder & Lightning played outside around Muscat.
Gershwin’s music was Continue reading “Gershwin and Mendelssohn at the Royal Opera House”
World Heritage in Oman on World Heritage Day
18 April is World Heritage Day. In the far south of Oman are the sites under the UNESCO citation Land of Frankincense.
The Frankincense Tree itself can be found in places scattered throughout the Dhofar Mountains, including here at Wadi Dawkah, the UNESCO WHS.
Omar Faruk Tekbilek in Oman at the Royal Opera House
After the night with Anouar Brahem & Randy Weston we went in for more eastern ‘fusion’ with an evening of music at the Royal Opera in Muscat
by Omar Faruk Tekbilek. Continue reading “Omar Faruk Tekbilek in Oman at the Royal Opera House”
Oman Dust Storm
Dust Storms in Oman occasionally come from the north,
Astana Philharmonic Orchestra from Kazakhstan
Al Bustan’s concert theatre was the venue for the Astana Philharmonic Orchestra
where Continue reading “Astana Philharmonic Orchestra from Kazakhstan”
Tour of Oman 2012 Friday – day 4
Lodewickj Klass and Vandenbergh Stijn lead on day 4 of the Tour of Oman
cycle race. Continue reading “Tour of Oman 2012 Friday – day 4”
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