i need pictures for Muscat

welcome all and contribute your views about the wild and facinating Oman
venkat

Septech wins Oman marina contracts
Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Dubai

The UAE-based Septech Emirates has won contracts in Oman to develop the marina infrastructure of the Sultanate.

Omani government's contractors have appointed Septech Emirates to build two additional pontoons in Al Ashkarah, south of Muscat; an additional pontoon in Lima in the Khasab region; and a further two, still being executed, in Sohar. This follows earlier work done by the company.

Septech Emirates, exhibiting at Waterfront Dubai 2005 on May 9 and 10, has a partnership in the Middle East with the world's oldest and largest marina design and construction company, Bellingham Marine Australia (BMA).

The partnership has enabled the company to manufacture and install the Unifloat floating concrete system, renowned for its superior stability and quality, in Oman.

"Following the successful installation of similar marinas in Al Ashkarah and Lima last year, Omani contractors approached us to install more pontoons in other fishery harbours," said David Heffernan, managing director, Septech Emirates. "Prior to these installations, local fishermen had nowhere to secure their boats. The floating, concrete pontoons we installed require minimal maintenance and were locally manufactured in our purpose-built factory in Ajman," Heffernan added.

Heffernan said that each dock has been individually engineered for durability and that they will serve the needs of a variety of boats, from traditional dhows, patrol vessels and recreational boats to large, commercial fishing boats.

Septech Emirates is currently tendering for marinas of varying sizes and specifications in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. "Clients use Septech Emirates to manufacture and install marinas in the GCC because they build pontoons locally in a purpose-built factory, making them cost effective and enabling them to engineer pontoons that suit specific marina challenges and requirements," said Heffernan.

The company's Unifloat dock system, complete with accessories and a variety of different finishes can be viewed at Waterfront Dubai 2005, being held at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Rashidiya Grand Ballroom, Dubai.-

Hi, well I made a thread about Oman's projects a while ago, you can contribute to that:

http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=198663

Some pictures of beautiful OMAN


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svenkat, you have a very nice country. :)

Oman is looking very good, post more pictures of Muscat and other cities of Oman.

amazing natural scenery, some of the best in the gulf...nice merc svenkat ;)

Thank you friends.
Oman is One of the best places I have visited and there are still a lot of places to visit.
Here are some more pictures depicting the wild beauty of OMAN
SVENKAT

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/msv62/oman/jebelshamms1.jpg

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Jebel shams is an excellent hill station
some pictures of that place
svenkat


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Oman is amazin, Jabal Shams area is beautiful and the mountain is the tallest in Oman at 3000 m. The Jabal Al Akhthar (A5'6ar) area is also nice, not far off from Shams.

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Wow, very nice, one of the best I've seen so far.

wow its magnificient can you tell me more info about it?

i like it, really elegant!

Amazing!!!

Wonderful !!!
It is the five star hotel based on Far eastern concepts, I believe.

Been there, it's very very nice.

Few snap shots of the NIZWA fort (about 200km away from Muscat)

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It looks you've been to the same places exactly which I've been to in northern Oman.

hmmmm.. very peacful..

It is true my friend. I am also from Bahrain generally on move to GCC countries.
May be I shall try to visit the other parts of Oman soon.

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Wow!

Pretty slick....

Muscat for Visitors:
http://www.gomideast.com/oman/muscat/index.htm

Oman's going to be the next big thing, once Dubai runs out hotel ideas...

wow nice place

http://www.southtravels.com/middleeast/oman/gifs/oman-map.jpg

Muscat is the capital of Oman with almost 650,000 inhabitants (Metro-area). It is one of the most beautiful capitals in the Middle East as it has preserved its historic center as well as a more authentic atmosphere than the cities in other gulf states. Muscat was a very powerful and prosperous trade center in the 17th century.
The city consists of several centers with different functions

1. Muttrah w/Corniche (Traditional trade, port)
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Omani flag
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Port
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2. Ruwi (Modern Trade and Business Center):
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3. Old Muscat (Government and historic center):
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Palace of Sultan Qaboos
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Some government building
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4.Qurm (Touristic center, Shopping Malls...)

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capital city without skycrapers in Persian Gulf????? it's unbelieveable

Not very attractive...Dull, boring, and very old fashioned...!

Bahraini Patriot: Well, I admire the Omani people that they preserve their heritage and value their culture despite the pressures from outside. Muscat is not at all boring or dull, in Muscat you still feel like being in an arabic country. You can have skyscrapers, fast food, 8-lane highways in any "global" metropolis around the world, but there is only one Muscat. This city has a long history and you can feel it while walking through Mutrah or the Old town - something many other Gulf cities lack particularly in the UAE. For me Muscat is the most authentic and the friendliest city in the Gulf.

sorry, but i have to say Muscat is really boring! even Fujairah city has more to offer. Muscat is too spread out and dull. Besides, the UAE is not only Dubai, you can still experience the history here in other places, like Fujairah.

Come on, you cannot really compare a dead village like Fujairah with a powerful historic city like Muscat. I really love Dubai, but all other cities in the UAE are faceless (of course to a different degree). The worse of all is Sharjah, but also Abu Dhabi, Fujeirah, Ajman or Ras al Khayman are very pathetic without any urban feel. If you ignored the nice weather, the palms and some of the few creative skycrapers, these cities look almost like soviet creations. Now they look modern, but in 20 years nobody will like to live in those blocks.
However, in Muscat you can still wander through the century old bazars and talk to friendly people, or you can just enjoy the wonderful architecture of century old houses particularly the wooden doors.
Lets remember that 50 years ago the UAE consisted only of poor fishing villages, while Oman had been a ruling power already in the 17th century. They exported their own architecture to places like Zanzibar (East Africa) or India while the UAE is just copying styles from Asia, America or the US. Everybody can build ugly faceless rectangular blocks with the help of Indian or Pakistani construction workers like in Sharjah, but who can create such beautiful wooden doors like the Omanis in Muscat?

Muscat is a great city rich with culture i love it! its very exciting best thing in it is the castles they are great! skyland thanks a lot for the high-resolution pictures very nice side of muscat i didn't know :).

barak allah feek yakhooy!

I understand what you're saying SKYLAND, but still it looks boring to tell u the truth...We too in Bahrain have quite a bit of our history, heritage, and old culture preserved, but we also have more modern buildings, at least as compared to the ones in the pictures above...Bahrain has always been a relatively thriving little country compared to the rest of the gulf...Soo we have a good bit of history, more so than places like the UAE i'm sure...But the thing is we don't really need to keep living our past and history, we're moving on, getting with the times, but still preserving some of our past....

I would be happy to visit Bahrain one day as I believe that people of any culture need to be aware of their roots. Lets respect the Omani way of doing things. It is a different approach and so far from a cultural point of view it has been very successful. In Oman it seemed to me that people are friendlier and more open towards foreigners than the native people in the UAE. One reason could be that they are aware of their culture and dont have an inferiority complex towards the West. They are not trying to imitate the West. People in Oman seemed to be more down-to-earth and relaxed than the luxury and modernity addicted UAE-citizen who try to impress you with German cars. Those different lifestyles are reflected in the architecture and city planning. Both are exciting to me - thats why I love Dubai and Muscat...

Muscat looks to me like a warm friendly and charming place. Plus it has the most dramatic landscape. However I'm slightly dissapointed, I was expecting to see more old ornate traditional houses. But still the place has character.

Boring and looks dead.

a city doesnt have to have skyscrapers to be fun. and dont judge the city until u have been there . Its one of the friendliest and safest in the middle east

I've been there...very, very boring.

crazyeight and all you who call muscat boring can you say in your words what boring is to you? i find nightclubs boring and only drug addicts and loosers go there, i find bars annoying! i find golf extremely boring. i have a long list! thought when i go and travel to a country as a tourist i will go search for things i dont know have in my country i currently reside in the UK and when i visit a country i won't go looking for things i already tried or have here.... i won't go eat at burger king,etc. ill try local cuisine. so please be more specific.

More pictures from Muscat:

Traditional Souq:
http://www.usdivetravel.com/OmanLJ-MuscatSouq2.jpg

http://www.edwebproject.org/oman-dubai/pics/muttrah.teahouse.jpg

http://www.edwebproject.org/oman-dubai/pics/muttrah.soukwalk.jpg

http://www.omanet.om/arabic/regions/images/pic37.jpg

Muttrah:
http://www.omanet.om/arabic/regions/images/OMAN_04-copy.jpg

http://www.mjgkramer.com/oman/muttrah.jpg

http://www.edwebproject.org/oman-dubai/pics/muttrah.nightwalk.jpg

http://www.edwebproject.org/oman-dubai/pics/muttrah.corniche2.jpg

Fish Market in Muttrah:
http://www.edwebproject.org/oman-dubai/pics/muttrah.fishmarket.jpg

http://www.edwebproject.org/oman-dubai/pics/muttrah.harbor.jpg

Muttrah castle:
http://www.omanet.om/arabic/regions/images/matrahcastle.jpg

Modern Muscat:
Sultan Qaboos University:
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Al Bustan Hotel:
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Grand Mosque:
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Streets in Ruwi:
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http://homepage.mac.com/drysdale/Images/Ruwi_CBD.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/drysdale/Images/Muscat_highway2.jpg

Roundabout:
http://www.trampturist.cz/stranky/letecky/grafika/oman_06.jpg

http://www.saembassymuscat.gov.om/images/photos/road_mct.jpg

Residential houses:
http://homepage.mac.com/drysdale/Images/Muscat_street2.jpg

Qurm:
http://homepage.mac.com/drysdale/Images/Muscat_Qurm_beach.jpg

great pictures skyland!!!

everywhere you look in oman its all arabian style look at the residential houses and the modern buildings and the universities its just great architecture i love oman im going to visit yemen and oman at the end of the summer inshallah.

http://www.mjgkramer.com/oman/muttrah.jpg

Skyland this masjid minaret loooks quite old, how old is this masjid?

Im sorry but the city reminds me of Sharjah minus the skyscrapers

Anas, all i am saying is that oman does not offer much. I, as a tourist, got bored after spending only 2 days there.

Crazy Eight, Krazy: You guys really have a different taste than me. I respect that. Anyway, sooner or later you will discover the historic value of buildings - after some time skyscrapers can get really boring, especially the ones that are built without any creativity. Old buildings live, they have seen the world for hundreds of years, they have atmosphere. Fortunately there are still people around that value historic buildings and traditions. Thats why Muscat is definitely not like Sharjah - keep your eyes open when you walk through cities - you have to pay attention to details: What is authentic, what is created just for touristic purpose (Disneyland-like)? When I walk through Sharjah I feel like being in a clinical trial - the combination of imposed not lived Islam and concrete block architecture is really ugly to me. The same applies to the mosques that are built outside Abu Dhabi - they look all the same - built like a McDonalds chain. In contrast, Oman is very authentic in its tradition, its culture and in its religion. Islam is understood in the heart by the people and thats why IMO the native people are friendlier than those in the UAE, because Omanis have not compromised their culture. For a foreigner like me, the UAE does not seem to have any identity - neither European nor Arab nor South-Asian - again its a trial with unknown outcome. Although I admire Dubai's modernity, the old architecture in Oman will have higher value in long-term (100-200 years). In 150 years, when there is no more oil and water is scarce, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will look like Kaliningrad or other Ex-Soviet planned city (Dubai of course is different). However, Muscat will remain beautiful. Therefore, it is important to respect the achievements of the ancestors. They took their time building houses, maximizing beauty not real estate value. Again, thats my personal opinion, and I respect your point of view.
Anas Anani: Thanks for your support. I wish you a good travel to Oman and Yemen. You should visit Salalah and the South during the Monsoon. Honestly, I am too afraid to travel to Yemen, but if it remains stabile for 5 more years I definitely would go there - I have seen pictures and I was very impressed. Sorry, I do not know how old this Minaret is. Long live Oman :).

Muscat is unique for its natural beauty, and it is one of the most beautiful cities in the region.

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i just saw a documentary on oman and after seeing it i fell in love with the country. It was so beautiful with so much history. its amazing we almost never here about Oman. it is a hidden treasure. The best thing i learnt was that oman makes the most expensive perfumes in the world. These perfumes are the most natural in the world and have the most amazing scent. i would love to visit this country. In my opinion Oman should market it self to the west because Oman can play a huge building bridge between west and middle east because of its culture.

I like your name! LOL. Very dodgy! :D


Yup, it's true, I have also seen a few documentaries on Oman, a very beautiful, attractive and unique country it is. :)

True gems are always hidden.....

Oman has a reputation for being a very beautiful, unspoiled and exotic nation.It is slowly being discovered by tourism.

Oman is beautiful...truly a hidden treasure...

Wow amazing pictures. I love the architecture

Like i said Oman is great.

Muscat has one of the nicest geographical setting in the Middle East.

i have to say... its far more better than saudi arabia

wow what a nice place, i'de love to pay a visit one day

why does everyone in the world hate sharjah!

I have been to 24 countries so far ( in Asia, ME, Europe, Americas and Oceania ) and the best country/ my most memorable experience is Oman. I spent 2 days in Salalah, 2 days in Nizwa, and 2 days in Muscat. Oman is a heaven. Well-ordered, clean, great roads, developed. cool cars, many touristic sites, friendliest ppl on the planet. Oman is the only country I would like to pay a visit again.

Sharjah is Dubai's trash, that is why every one hates it although it is technically better than most of the GCC cities.

As for Oman, the forgotten country, it is a very nice country. Muscat for example is well organized, cleaner, greener, better infrastructure than all GCC capitals except Abu Dhabi.

Its' only problem that it doesnt promote itself well as a tourist attraction.

Oman is the best among 24 countries ive been so far. I really miss the place. Will visit Oman every year. Such a lovely place; it's the only paradise on earth !!

You can find friendly people elsewhere but super-friendly ppl can only be found in Oman. Oman has great beaches, near Muscat, Musandam, Masirah Island, and Al-Mughsayl in Dhofar Province. There are great mountains-- Jabal Akhdar, Jabal Shamms, Dhofar Range. Really, I was soooo impressed with Oman. I miss my Omani friend Khalid in Salalah, I will visit him next year on Feb.

Muscat is the most well-organized capital city i've ever been with nice streets, no traffic, beautiful building and architecture.

Oman is the only paradise on earth. What's the Omani Ministry of Tourism doing ? If they promote themself it can become No.1 Tourist destination on earth !! I mean it.

Amazing country. Though I wish I could see more pictures of the country.

I've lived in Muscat, Oman for over 10 years but the sights and sounds have always astounded me.........It's a country beyond comparison(atleast in the Middle East) for it's uniquness and heritage.

and how about yemen!

Oman looks gorgeous, it is a place full of natural beauty and it preserved its Arabian heritage and soul. Given the relatively limited oil reserves of Oman (as compared to its neighbours), the sultan has built a great country! I have heard that Muscat is the second cleanest city in the world after Singapore. Some of the photos look pretty old, though. Any 2005 or 2006 pics??

I do hope that the Gulf Sates work together more closely in terms of tourism in order to exploit the region´s full potential. Trips to Oman are still very rare nowadays.

I've never been to Yemen.

I love Oman very much. I spent a week there, many places to see, very very very friendly people, spectacular scenery, not tooo expensive for a malaysian traveller, very developed, great-looking houses, zero crime.

I will visit yemen next year so now i have to save money...

Yes in fact, Oman is awesome place :) ... i mean it is the most green place in all GCC countries specially (( Salalah )).. and Abha in Ksa also..

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Emirati_Girl are they Salalah or Malaysia lol

wow, can you beleive there is a place that green in the arabian desert. amazing

Emirati_Girl are they Salalah or Malaysia lol

:) Salalah ..

wow, can you beleive there is a place that green in the arabian desert. amazing

Yes i can believe that ;) ..U know why .. maybe because it is locating in a high place..

Omar is lovely. I can't wait for the Iranian guys to come and compare their country ;) j/k. Actually, how many of you saw Ahlam's video clip لعلمك بس. it was filmed in Salalah...

very nice country, i tough it was pure desert, i think i was mistaken :)

looks nice :) i think you people are now over rating it but well :) might be something cool :D

ohh i thought it's just a desert!
really nice!

yes it is a paradise, thanx EG :)

very nice. probablly cause its on the indian ocean and it rains alot there

yes true oman gets the monsoon rain that also effects india in the summer. some times it even reaches UAE and eastern saudi arabia

^^and yemen

My ex-colleagues are there. I'll ask them to post some pics if they can.

Having spent a week in Oman, I have to asy that Oman is a very interesting country !! Omani people are very very very friendly ! My taxi driver invited me to his house for lunch ! A fantastic and wonderful experience in Oman ! I will be going there again in 3 weeks , to explore more of Oman`s wonders !

Looks clean and all but I wouldn't go there.

beautiful!!! can't wait to get there.

oman is nice

Oman, Muscat, it is genuine, it is traditional.
wonderful, clean, lovely peacful place to live :)

It's good to see at least one city in the Gulf doesn't need to copy their architecture to feel proud of it, Islamic architecture is really awesome.

beautiful n clean city...have been there many times .

wow, muskat looks awesome.

I think Muscat is a very nice city. I found it to be the most authentic city in the Gulf. However, I also found it to be extremely boring. It's dead. And far too quiet. Also, there aren't any streets where you can just walk around besides the Corniche which isn't anything special. And the souk sucks. But then again I think all the Gulf souks suck.

sharjah is much more advanced and organized than muscut ...

My grandparents would love it! :D

Indeed looks boring, but architecture is beautiful, simple, clean and elegant. Not my cup of tea, but it's probably paradise for older people....

Just came back from 2 days Muscat, and I liked it. Right, not for the real young kids in the Gulf countries, than Dubai is probably more exciting, but from 45 years of age onwards, this Muscat seems a great location.

There are many UAE-like projects, like "the Wave", "Blue City", etc.. but than more exclusive than the Palm in Dubai (which are heavily built upon, too dense in my opinion). In the Muscat projects, there will be no high-rise, more space between the villas, etc.. And, a 18 hole golf course, next to the Beach, who can beat this? Yes, to some extent in Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khameih (UAE), but that is a chaotic project. I have seen the designs for the "The Wave" in Muscat, and, yes, that is a lot more how it should be.

So, yes, I am impressed, especially the "exclusivity feeling" compared to the dense projects in UAE. Is there any thread on these projects?

cheers
DB

Dubaigreen, you only ''like'' it ?? :D Your expression should be more than that-- because Oman is not only nice, but amaaaazing country !

I am very amazed at how rich and prosperous Oman is--and how easy the life in Oman is... this is the only country I've been where poverty is almost non-existent, this is the country where the majority live in luxurious palace-like villas, driving luxurious and high-end cars, where almost every restaurants ( even the cheapest ones ) offering delivery service right to your doorstep !

The most beautiful landscapes and scenery I've seen in my whole life, the friendliest and the most hospitable people I've ever confronted ever, old men in traditional Arabian dishdasha speaking in perfect English, the cleanest and the most beautiful capital city in the world --- this is Oman-- the greatest and the most impressive country I've ever been ! ( sorry for repeating this over and over :D but Im really in love with Oman :)

Dubaigreen, you only ''like'' it ?? :D Your expression should be more than that-- because Oman is not only nice, but amaaaazing country !

I am very amazed at how rich and prosperous Oman is--and how easy the life in Oman is... this is the only country I've been where poverty is almost non-existent, this is the country where the majority live in luxurious palace-like villas, driving luxurious and high-end cars, where almost every restaurants ( even the cheapest ones ) offering delivery service right to your doorstep !

The most beautiful landscapes and scenery I've seen in my whole life, the friendliest and the most hospitable people I've ever confronted ever, old men in traditional Arabian dishdasha speaking in perfect English, the cleanest and the most beautiful capital city in the world --- this is Oman-- the greatest and the most impressive country I've ever been ! ( sorry for repeating this over and over :D but Im really in love with Oman :)

Im surprised that you mentioned that poverty is non-existant in Oman. Oman is a wonderful country but unfortunately poverty is widely prevalent in most areas of Oman. A lot of Omanis seek jobs outside their country--specifically UAE and Qatar. But, on the other hand, there are many high-end homes and rich people, too.

Im surprised that you mentioned that poverty is non-existant in Oman. Oman is a wonderful country but unfortunately poverty is widely prevalent in most areas of Oman. A lot of Omanis seek jobs outside their country--specifically UAE and Qatar. But, on the other hand, there are many high-end homes and rich people, too.


Mmm.. I didnt spot any sign of poverty even in the most interior part of Oman-- of course there is poverty but in world standard, it's almost non-existent. No beggars on the streets, no rundown houses , no hunger, everyone ( except for some Bedu communities ) have access to clean water and electricity. Almost everyone enjoy luxurious and easy lifestyles, and the living standards is very high. Impressive ! Even in those so-called developed Western countries beggars are everywhere --and in Japan there are many homeless people sleeping outside and exposed to the cold. But I didn't spot any of these in Oman. The welfare system really works. There is virtually no single Omani citizen being left out in the transformation process brought by the Sultan.

Well, maybe you mean Oman is ''poorer'' than UAE and Qatar. Of course Oman is poorer than its neighbours, but if Oman has this level of prosperity I don't know what can I say about Qatar and others :D

Skyprince, it's cool you enjoyed your trip to Oman so much... it's just really nice to read your posts, always full of enthusiasm, neat pictures... go on with it!

Skyprince, it's cool you enjoyed your trip to Oman so much... it's just really nice to read your posts, always full of enthusiasm, neat pictures... go on with it!


Thanks Anton-- have you been there before ? If you are interested my Omani friends can help you :)

Nope, never been to the Middle East before, but thanks for your willingness to help!

Actually I liked the pics. Muscat seems to be a quiet & a small town. That's what I really prefer. I think I might plan a visit to this lovely country in the future.

is Oman still under communism or are they free now?

Your jokes sucks. :)

Your jokes sucks. :)

what? I hear that some countrys in arabian sea are still under communisms and that no one can have TV or radio otherwise you get good whupping from secret police are you telling me this is a lie? think about it this time

Asif, Oman has very high quality of living, I have stayed in UK for one month, but still far away from reaching the living standards of Omanis.

what? I hear that some countrys in arabian sea are still under communisms and that no one can have TV or radio otherwise you get good whupping from secret police are you telling me this is a lie? think about it this time

:lol: Give me a break. :nuts:

Muscat has one of the nicest geographical setting in the Middle East.

Yes, I agree
I've been to Kuwait, UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman
anyway in terms of natural setting... Muscat simply outclasses Dubai and the rest of Gulf cities :)

Skyprince and Tonnerre I was just playing around guys :lol: :) ^^

^^ Of course Asif hehe :lol:

Oman is a very dynamic, exciting, prosperous, relaxing, and first-class developed nation ! :cheers:

^^ Of course Asif hehe :lol:

Oman is a very dynamic, exciting, prosperous, relaxing, and first-class developed nation ! :cheers:

Its nice, but its no where near developed country. Although its striving to be a nice place to live with a decent standard-of-living. :)

Beautiful country !

Maybe not a lot of poverty.. I wouldn't know... But my impression always has been that it has a significant poor population.... But seems like a nice place... A little too boring though...

^^ You NEED to go there, Muscat is one of the cleanest places in the world and their infrastructure is way better than most of GCC cities.

^^ after Gonu, i don't think so.

^^ after Gonu, i don't think so.

I was there 3 weeks ago. Everything has been completely cleaned up, there are one or two hotels that are being refurbished and that's it.

The whole country rallied round and cleaned up the mess, and the sultan refused any outside help.

oman isn't new orleans where dead bodies where still floating weeks after hurricane katrina hit the richest country in the world

^^ this is an excellent news :)

^^ You NEED to go there, Muscat is one of the cleanest places in the world and their infrastructure is way better than most of GCC cities.

That's very true, Smussuw !

Before I stepped into Oman for the first time, I thought that it has Second-World infrastructure ( given its income level of about $16 000 at that time ) but once I arrived there I was like :eek2: :eek2:

Oman has world-class highways and road networks, with very spacious, comfortable and luxurious housing for the majority of its citizens. Take a ride on all of Muscat's highways and you could easily spot gorgeous homes and villas which indicate how high their standard of living is :eek2: :eek2:

Omani culture( and also the cultures in other GCC nations ) is very welcoming to visitors. Tourists will definitely feel like being home. The people are more than friendly. Food is superb and tasty, restaurants are everywhere and very cheap ! Though Omani society is male-dominated ( and I respect their culture :) ), female expats from other parts of the ME, Asia, and Europe roam the streets of Muscat freely -- uninterrupted. I know a lady from Brunei in Omanserv.com forum who is currently working in Muscat as an Electrical Enginner and she has no trouble at all to pursue her daily life there. There are minimal crimes, no poverty, no prostitution, no sexual harassment.

I won't think twice one I got a chance to live in Oman ! :) It's a country that I really really admired :banana:

Guys first of all congrats on that great forum!! One cannot have any better concerning pictures and information about what's going on mainly in the GCC area!

I've registered a couple of days ago and wanted to ask something... may seem a little bit weird... concerning Oman.

What are the Marinas status in Oman (mainly between the area extending from Madha to Sour then from Sharbathat to Dalkut)? Is it easy for someone to buy a land on the sea side and convert it to a marina? or even better are there old marinas that anyone can buy?

I know it is strange... but it is really important to know...

Bump?

well you can buy if you have $M

better to buy in blue city or yeti.. you will never be sorry

What I like about Oman is that it's trying very hardly to get out of its oil-dependent tag and to be an industrial productive nation. There is a very popular " Buy Omani products" campaign ( and it's obviously visible nationwide) and you can see thousands of such banners in every mall in Muscat and Salalah.

Today's Oman of only 1.9 million people already produce many kind of foodstuff ( home-made snacks, ice-creams, bread, etc ) and there are also many home-grown engineering and construction firms !

Before visiting Oman I really had skepticism that the country is based totally on oil without any efforts towards production. But after being there I respect Oman a lot !

Oman is great ! A highly reccommended country to visit .

thx skyprince malaysia for enlightening us. i hope oman prospers further.

yes omanis are very good people and hard workers.

well you can buy if you have $M

better to buy in blue city or yeti.. you will never be sorry

The $$$ exist. I just need a potential strategic location for a good marina over there... on the upper coast in the first place... or on the far lower coast..

Any Omanis can help in this issue?

[QUOTE=SilverSpear;15814206]The $$$ exist. I just need a potential strategic location for a good marina over there... on the upper coast in the first place... or on the far lower coast..

Any Omanis can help in this issue?[/QUOTE


first of all how r u ..hope u doing well and like that 2 everyone....If u'll take my advise i think better for u 2 come n see by your eyes so that you can choose where u can make it........n if u want help then i can show u all beaches and coasts in Oman(well i didnt visit all the cost in Oman but i know the roads to it as am an Omani)...............take care and hope my advise is ok with u.

first of all how r u ..hope u doing well and like that 2 everyone....If u'll take my advise i think better for u 2 come n see by your eyes so that you can choose where u can make it........n if u want help then i can show u all beaches and coasts in Oman(well i didnt visit all the coast in Oman but i know the roads to them as am an Omani)...............take care and hope my advise is suitable to u.

The $$$ exist. I just need a potential strategic location for a good marina over there... on the upper coast in the first place... or on the far lower coast..

Any Omanis can help in this issue?

first of all how r u ..hope u doing well and like that 2 everyone....If u'll take my advise i think better for u 2 come n see by your eyes so that you can choose where u can make it........n if u want help then i can show u all beaches and coasts in Oman(well i didnt visit all the coast in Oman but i know the roads to them as am an Omani)...............take care and hope my advise is suitable to u.

OMAN is obviously my favorite GCC country. It is so exoctic, its culture, heritage so well preserved. I would rather visit a country like Oman than the UAE and Kuwait (no offense).

Muscat seems (as I haven't been there) like a stress-free place to live and raise a family. The country also has this beutiful green area (in the mountainous region, dont know the name). Anyway, OMAN is the best.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/SurOman.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Nakhalfarms.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/Wadi_Shab_%2814%29.jpg/800px-Wadi_Shab_%2814%29.jpg

I absolutely adore this country! If I could visit only one country in MENA, it would be Oman.

^^No lebanon? lol

I was looking through this thread a few days ago.. it really does look cool. I wonder if anyone has city center pictures?
Also, is there any skyscrapers in the country?

^^No lebanon? lol

I was looking through this thread a few days ago.. it really does look cool. I wonder if anyone has city center pictures?
Also, is there any skyscrapers in the country?

Lebanon is #2. ;)

Oman is great

totally agree

Can anyone tell me what are the best beaches in Oman? Best resorts? Thanks for any help you can give...

this is one country i have to visit

06/November/2011

UAE and Oman (Khasab) photos

http://i40.tinypic.com/mu9xmd.jpg

174 photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/imresolt/sets/72157627946834241/

Best pics of oman there,its the most beautiful,serene and silent place in the gulf...it has preserved it nature by not building huge concrete jungles....heard that it snows in jabal shams and jabal akhdar....can anyone post the pics.