The growing fascination for Al Khaluf’s cave by the sea
Every weekend, dozens of cars breeze through the sandy beaches of Al Khaluf towards the pristine shores of the Sugar Dunes — nicknamed as such because of its white, powdery dunes that are as white...
Jabal Akhdhar to welcome new upscale boutique hotel in 2022
Jabal Akdhar will soon welcome another hospitality landmark as Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akdhar will open its doors to guests in early 2022 featuring 176 design-led rooms. IHG® Hotel & Resort, one...
Booklet on raptors of Oman to bolster conservation and public engagement
MUSCAT: Sooty Falcons breed in north coastal Oman and on the Daymaniyat and Fahal Islands. Steppe Eagles visit Oman in the winter, having migrated from breeding areas, mostly in central Asia. ...
The abandoned village in Wajma is your ideal outdoor adventure escape
The last of the original inhabitants moved out early this year making the ancient village of Wajma totally abandoned. The farms though continue to operate with the owners entrusting their gardens and...
A day in the life of a Jabal Akhdhar farmer
MUSCAT: More than half a dozen olives lined up the gates of his home. Many of the branches were heavy with green fruits. “We have several kinds of fruit-bearing trees surrounding the property but...
Barr al Hikman: The shorebird paradise that’s also a perfect weekend getaway
We arrived in Barr al Hikman a little past noon two weeks after the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted. Had we come a week later, the condition would have been perfect as there will be more exposed sand...
Your ultimate Oman staycation idea
MUSCAT: The airport will finally become operational again by October 1, 2020, as per the directives of the Supreme Committee vs COVID-19 but as clarified by Oman Air, they will initially be flying to...
Al Bustan Palace's Beach Pavilion Seafood Chowder
LUXURIOUS DINING Just last week, the luxurious Al Bustan Palace reopened its doors to much anticipation. Kicking the opening in high gear, the Palace has made major changes and upgrades to their...
Coffee braised short rib, Pommes puree, fried onions, roasted carrots, own jus
Luxurious Dining Just last week, the luxurious Al Bustan Palace reopened its door to much anticipation. Kicking the opening in high gear, the Palace has also done major changes and upgrades to their...
Is Oman the Middle East’s Leading Cultural Destination for 2020? Your vote will decide
MUSCAT: Oman is currently in the running of becoming the Middle East's Leading Cultural Destination of 2020 and it's down to how much support it will get through votes from travel professionals and...
Oman receives 32 nominations including ME Leading Destination at 2020 World Travel Awards
Your votes will help Oman win in these categories! MUSCAT: It's known as the Oscars of Travel and now in its 27th year, the World Travel Awards is more coveted than ever especially after the economic...
The Cliff Houses of Jabal Akhdhar's Al Suwjara Village
MUSCAT: Jabal Akhdhar is home to 60 different villages with several of them can only be accessed by taking ancient paths and walking for two hours or more. The village of Al Suwjara, located about 30...
With people in lockdown, the sea turtles in Ras al Jinz are thriving
MUSCAT: There were eight of them on the beach when we arrived. Four were burrowing holes while the others were already quietly laying their eggs. The tide was high and the waves were crashing on the...
For Filipino workers in Oman, around the world, losing job is cutting crucial lifeline
MUSCAT: She can barely contain her tears when the food package was handed to her. "Thank you so much. This is too embarrassing but after losing my job, there was no else I can turn to," she said to...
The impact of irresponsible social media influencing at the time of COVID-19
Every house is a sanctuary. The gates serve as the protective barrier that let the outside world out, keeping strangers away from the sacred place where you and your loved ones are most...
First repatriation flight for Filipinos departed Muscat for Manila this morning
More than 300 Filipinos bound for the Philippines flocked the Muscat International Airport early this morning as Oman Air Flight WY 2843 kicked off the initial repatriation flight for hundreds of...
Deal directly with the airline, Filipinos in Oman told in light of repatriation program
MUSCAT: "The Embassy strongly advises the public to deal directly with Oman Air. The Embassy has not authorized any third party to act on its behalf or to facilitate booking procedures." This was the...
Initial repatriation flight to the Philippines scheduled on June 20
MUSCAT: Filipinos wanting to go home back to their home country is now a near possibility as the Philippine Embassy in Muscat has released the initial flight schedule set for June 20, 2020. The...
Look: Omani graffiti artist paints symbolic George Floyd image on empty Al Batinah wall
MUSCAT: It is one of this generation's most iconic and very horrifying images — a police officer's knee pressing against an unarmed black man's neck — the act so brutal that it would lead to the...
Protecting the environment doesn’t stop even during Covid19
Muscat: In a world tamed by Covid19, some of the pressing environmental problems are pushed back into the background. But as the world race to find the cure for the virus, environmentalists confined...