Tony Walsh – author & tours through Arabia
Muscat the modern capital of Omanis set between the Sea of Oman and Hajar Mountains.
Shangri La in Oman the Sultanate’s first resort, and possibly most successful hotel property, is on the verge of being ‘repositioned’
regarding its Branding. The Shangri La in Oman’s Barr Al Jissa Resort and Spa is probably the key hotel in Oman, and Continue reading “Shangri La in Oman repositions its hotels branding”
Oman’s Royal Opera House has a remarkable mix of performances over the 2017 – 2018 season. In September they launch with Aida by Verdi
for 3 days 14, 16,17 performed by Teatro Regio Torino (‘Royal Theatre’ Turin) – the Continue reading “Oman’s Royal Opera House – winter 2017-18 highlights”
Sultan Qaboos was shown tonight on Oman TV meeting King Abdullah II of Jordan
along with Continue reading “Sultan Qaboos at Bait Al Barakah”
Details of the 2017 Tour of Oman have been announced. The race from 14th-19th February will have 6 stages and 18 teams are expected to take part incl from USA, Bahrain & UAE; but not from UK (perhaps the lack of a race in Doha has impacted here) or surprisingly Oman.
While each stage has its appeal – the two stand outs are
Stage 5 that climbs Continue reading “2017 Tour of Oman”
The schools had their emergency day off and the rain came
With pulse after pulse of clouds coming over Muscat during the last few afternoons it was almost certain one would bring heavy rain; today was the day.
Schools had been closed for Continue reading “Ruwi’s Waterfall springs to life”
Military Bands Performance
The Royal Opera House in Muscat Oman held three evening performance by Military Bands.
The Royal Guard, the Royal Continue reading “Royal Opera House”
a version of Italian
One of the newer restaurants in Muscat is ‘La Fattoria Della Pizza” located in Madinat Qaboos within what is effectively the Kargeen Village. In fact, it turned out to be a Kargeen Restaurant as when we walked in the greeting was ‘Welcome to Kargeen’ and the Menu proclaimed the fact. We chose a Pizza with ‘ham’ (perhaps luncheon meat) Continue reading “Dinner in Muscat”
in Muscat
What a weekend full of good fortune I could pass on. On Saturday Jojo Bird of ‘What’s Happening Muscat, Oman?‘ tagged me to say that I had just won a great prize of an HTC phone from eSaver in Muscat- the first prize I’ve won in soooo many years living in Oman. JoJo had told the group the day before about a Philipino teacher who had just died of cancer leaving 6 young children without a parent. Continue reading “My Lucky Weekend”
at Oman’s Royal Opera House
The welcome return to Oman of Sultan Qaboos has been celebrated throughout Oman. Probably nowhere as spectacularly as at the Royal Opera House.
A Son et Lumière Continue reading “Celebrations for the return to Oman of Sultan Qaboos”
for a nice meal
Opposite the Fish Souq (still under renovation) in Mutrah is a restored old house. On the upper floor is the Bait Al Luban Restaurant (Bait Al Luban is Arabic for Frankincense House ).
Its decor is re-imagined traditional Omani and sets the atmosphere nicely. The restaurant has only just opened in Mutrah so diners were outnumbered by staff, however rather than Continue reading “Bait Al Luban Restaurant Muttrah”
a tour with its distinguished designer, Jasper Jacob
As the National Museum in Muscat gets ready for a ‘soft opening’, it was kind of its designer Jasper Jacob to show me around the building and galleries, with explicit no photograph instructions (difficult to resist)!.
Its state-of-the-art interior will enable the contents, most Continue reading “National Museum in Oman”
Cars get decorated
As Oman gets ready to celebrate its National Day on November 18th, streets in Muscat are decorated by the Government with flags and festive lights.
Individuals add to the event by Continue reading “Oman National Day 2014”
outside Ford’s Muscat showroom
Parked outside the main Ford Showroom in Muscat were some 30 impressive Ford Mustangs, not for sale but as a supporting cast for the ‘Red Bull Drift’ promotion.
Inside were Continue reading “Mustang Mania in Muscat”
Oman’s Environmental Society organised a very informative presentation by Maia Sarrouf Willson and Omar Al-Sheikhly.
The topic was Continue reading “ESO Presentation and Field Trip on Oman’s Egyptian Vultures”
Sir Richard Branson and Tony Wheeler will be coming into Oman to talk to us at
an ‘Open Minds’ leadership meet which will take place on Continue reading “Richard Branson and Tony Wheeler will come to Oman to talk to us”
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