Alila Hinu Bay Set to Welcome International Guests

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September 15, 2021

Spotted Stories

Alila Hinu Bay Set to Welcome International Guests

Alila Hinu Bay, the newest addition to Alila Hotels & Resorts, is ready to welcome international guests for the first time, following the recent announcement of borders in Oman re-opening to…

September 15, 2021

Five Guys Muscat, Oman: I Love The Concept, Decor and Burger!

Burgers | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

May 13, 2018

Burgers

Five Guys Muscat, Oman: I Love The Concept, Decor and Burger!

Five Guys is a family business started by the Murrell family and, as the name suggests, includes five sons, the “five guys.” With its first opening 30 years ago near Washington DC, Five…

May 13, 2018 | Recommended | Oman

Muscat’s Airport Beautiful Primeclass Business Lounge

Airports | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 10, 2018

Airports

Muscat’s Airport Beautiful Primeclass Business Lounge

With its high ceiling and long glass facades, Muscat’s business lounge is an impressive masterpiece where luxury and style blend together. It looks and feels like the reception of a five stars…

April 10, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Oman

Semsom Lebanese Restaurant: A Lebanese Escape in Muscat, Oman!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 10, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Semsom Lebanese Restaurant: A Lebanese Escape in Muscat, Oman!

I’ve been to Semsom Oman many times already, enjoying the experience and feeling like walking home! Today, I am trying the Muscat Grand Mall Branch. Located on the firs

April 10, 2018 | Recommended | Oman

Dukanah: A Traditional Experience in Muscat

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 08, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Dukanah: A Traditional Experience in Muscat

Traditionally Omani, Dukanah is a local restaurant transporting to the era of our ancestors. Build around a traditional local setup decorated with wood and clay walls; you feel the vibes of an old…

April 08, 2018 | Restaurants | Oman

Zehlawi: Homey Traditional Lebanese Cuisine in Oman

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 03, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Zehlawi: Homey Traditional Lebanese Cuisine in Oman

Lebanese and proud, a Lebanese concept newly open in Muscat, for a month only, has been serving flavors of our land and traditional recipes from Zahle. Charbel is born in 1976 written clearly on the…

April 03, 2018 | Recommended | Oman

Ramada Hotel: Your Business Stay in Muscat

Hotels | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 03, 2018

Hotels

Ramada Hotel: Your Business Stay in Muscat

Sleeping at The Ramada Muscat for the third time already, I could feel the improvement. A calm business hotel located in Al Shatti2, welcomes you in its wide rooms designed for working travelers…

April 03, 2018 | Reviews | Oman

The New, State of The Art, Muscat International Airport is Now Open; The First Pictures

Airports | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 01, 2018

Airports

The New, State of The Art, Muscat International Airport is Now Open; The First Pictures

I say "state of the art" because it really is one of the most beautiful airports I’ve been to; open for only five days, I had the honor, the pleasure and the chance to be one of the few to…

April 01, 2018 | News | Oman

Sifawy Boutique Hotel, Oman: A Relaxing Stay by the Sea

Hotels | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

May 07, 2017

Hotels

Sifawy Boutique Hotel, Oman: A Relaxing Stay by the Sea

Our tour in Oman continues with a stop by the sea, at Sifawy Boutique Hotel. A beautiful resort over viewing the beautiful waves... You will find a Marina, different kinds of rooms, apartments and…

May 07, 2017 | Reviews | Oman

The Steak Company: Muscat's Unique Meat Experience

Grill & BBQ | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

March 08, 2017

Grill & BBQ

The Steak Company: Muscat's Unique Meat Experience

The Steak Company is a gourmet steakhouse serving the finest prime beef imported exclusively from South Africa and Australia as well as premium grass fed New Zealand beef. Much more than that, The…

March 08, 2017 | Recommended | Oman

Ramada Hotel, Muscat Oman

Hotels | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

February 04, 2017

Hotels

Ramada Hotel, Muscat Oman

Ramada Muscat an international 4 star hotel, is strategically located in the heart of Muscat's diplomatic district within a couple of minutes away from the beautiful Qurum beach & just 20 minutes…

February 04, 2017 | Reviews | Oman

Al Loomie: Oman's Best Kept Culinary Secret

French Food | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

January 08, 2017

French Food

Al Loomie: Oman's Best Kept Culinary Secret

A journey to Oman is not complete without visiting a unique restaurant... Enjoy a sumptuous Omani traditional dinner at Al Loomie restaurant, located on the premises of Al…

January 08, 2017 | Restaurants | Oman

Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!

International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

December 04, 2016

International Cuisine

Oman's Best Restaurant: Where Fine Dining and Luxury Meet!

You can't visit Muscat and not dine at "Al Angham"... "Al Angham" is the first of its kind in Oman. Inspired by Omani architecture the restaurant boasts unique Omani patterns, designs and silverware…

December 04, 2016 | Recommended | Oman

Graffiti Burger Bar: Another Entertaining Restaurant

Burgers | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 09, 2016

Burgers

Graffiti Burger Bar: Another Entertaining Restaurant

While in Muscat this past week, I tried a few places that just so happens by pure coincidence are owned by the same person. I tried “Love at First Bite”, “Volare” and now…

November 09, 2016 | Restaurants | Oman

Love at First Bite... An Erotic Restaurant in Muscat!

International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 09, 2016

International Cuisine

Love at First Bite... An Erotic Restaurant in Muscat!

There’s a concept restaurant in Muscat, which will leave you intrigued or somehow confused. Are we walking into a club or a restaurant? Inside Love at First Bite, you'll find a dining area…

November 09, 2016 | Oman

Volare Restaurant Muscat: Good Pizza in a Strange Ambiance

Italian Food | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 09, 2016

Italian Food

Volare Restaurant Muscat: Good Pizza in a Strange Ambiance

After trying Love at First Bite, I jumped next door to try Volare, another original concept by the same owner. It’s a pizzeria with a twist, a la "Cavalli Club” style. Of course on the…

November 09, 2016 | Restaurants | Oman

Oman Air: Business Class from Beirut to Muscat

Airlines

April 23, 2016

Airlines

Oman Air: Business Class from Beirut to Muscat

A small sized plane, a new version or an updated one, only a couple of seats, a welcoming attitude, large screens with some entertainment and dinner. It was my first time on Oman Air.

April 23, 2016 | Travel & Tourism

Semsom: Flavors of Lebanon in Oman

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

December 01, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Semsom: Flavors of Lebanon in Oman

In the heart of Muscat's oldest mall, you can experience the breath of our traditions. It's a Lebanese restaurant down in Muscat, a beautiful place with Lebanese roots and Lebanese spirit, local…

December 01, 2015 | Restaurants | Oman

Barr el Jissah, Al Bandar, Shangri-la Resort Oman

Hotels | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

December 01, 2015

Hotels

Barr el Jissah, Al Bandar, Shangri-la Resort Oman

It was 1am when we arrived to the hotel, it took 40 minutes at 120 kph from the airport. A large resort which seemed nice in the dark. I was so excited to spend the next 48 hours…

December 01, 2015 | Travel & Tourism | Oman

Slider Station Oman: Expected More Flavors

American | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

December 01, 2015

American

Slider Station Oman: Expected More Flavors

It looks like a garage, the history of a gas station, a car on the wall, metal, lots of it, lights hanging from above and black leather; the place looks nice and they say it has excellent burgers and…

December 01, 2015 | Burgers | Oman

The Hummus Games at Semsom, Oman

Events | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 29, 2015

Events

The Hummus Games at Semsom, Oman

After witnessing the Hummus games of Lebanon where more than 25 bloggers competed to produce the best hummus, I was invited by Semsom to attend the Hummus Games of Oman and I'm happy to have attended…

November 29, 2015 | News | Oman

Paul Muscat Grand Mall: It Can Be Better

Breakfast & Coffee | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 18, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

Paul Muscat Grand Mall: It Can Be Better

Neat, clean and oozing with positive vibes, a black facade, white tiles, two counters displaying the fresh produce and French style decoration... That's Paul at the Muscat Grand Mall, known around…

November 18, 2015 | Restaurants | Oman

Kargeen is Bizarre and Overrated

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 18, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Kargeen is Bizarre and Overrated

Kargeen means 'the little wooden cottage' in ancient Omani, the restaurant is a blend of the east with some classical western elements, creating a welcoming space of tranquility. A large place with…

November 18, 2015 | Restaurants | Oman

Breakfast at the Shangri-La Barr El Jissah Resort, Oman

Breakfast & Coffee | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 17, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at the Shangri-La Barr El Jissah Resort, Oman

I was still jet lagged after a long trip to the States so waking up early was not of the easiest of things. I think I snapped about of that snooze after seeing the breakfast buffet. It is impressive…

November 17, 2015 | Reviews | Oman

Photos of Muscat International Airport, Terminal 1

Airports | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

November 14, 2015

Airports

Photos of Muscat International Airport, Terminal 1

Muscat International Airport, also called Seeb International Airport is the largest airport in Oman and the main hub of the national carrier Oman Air. Situated 32 km…

November 14, 2015 | Travel & Tourism | Oman

Hotel The Chedi Muscat, Oman: The Ultimate Address for Luxury

Hotels | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

September 15, 2013

Hotels

Hotel The Chedi Muscat, Oman: The Ultimate Address for Luxury

One of the leading hotels of the world is worth a visit: Luxury and refinement at the best levels imaginable is experienced at Chedi Hotel in Sultanate of Oman.

September 15, 2013 | Oman

The Chedi's Muscat, Fine Cuisine: Two Dinners Enjoyed

International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

September 12, 2013

International Cuisine

The Chedi's Muscat, Fine Cuisine: Two Dinners Enjoyed

The Chedi seems to be one of the most luxurious hotels in this country. Part of “The Leading Hotels of the World” this hotel didn’t stop to continuously amaze me from the

September 12, 2013 | Restaurants | Oman

A Fine Lunch at The Chedi Hotel, Muscat Oman

Grill & BBQ | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

September 10, 2013

Grill & BBQ

A Fine Lunch at The Chedi Hotel, Muscat Oman

Elegantly curved Omani arches make a dramatic first impression in this vaulted, crystal chandelier lit dining room with contemporary cool dark grey terrazzo floors, expansive bay windows on the…

September 10, 2013 | International Cuisine | Oman

Al Majan Business Lounge: Muscat International Airport

Airports | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

September 06, 2013

Airports

Al Majan Business Lounge: Muscat International Airport

Traveling on board Gulf Air, Emirates and other airlines your dedicated business lounge is Majan located on the ground floor of the terminal immediately after passport control. Pass the security…

September 06, 2013 | Travel & Tourism | Oman

Breakfast at The Five Stars Chedi Hotel, Muscat Oman

Breakfast & Coffee | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

September 05, 2013

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at The Five Stars Chedi Hotel, Muscat Oman

The Chedi seems to be one of the most luxurious hotels in this country. Part of "The Leading Hotels of the World" and covering a huge area of land, this hotel didn't stop to amaze me from the very…

September 05, 2013 | Recommended | Oman

Slider Station Diner, Muscat, Oman

Contributors | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

October 22, 2012

Contributors

Slider Station Diner, Muscat, Oman

Written by Natasha Slider Station is the first conveyor belt burger joint in the world. It is the brain child of Basil Al Salem, the creator of b+f Burger Boutique, b+f Open Flame Kitchen and b+f…

October 22, 2012 | Contributors | Oman

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