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He cherished his time creating some of the most unique fragrances fit for a royal — and in the case of Oman, no other than the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos has become his patron.While what scents...

Rustaq as a city has maintained its old-world charm. Once the capital of Oman, it is full of historically significant forts and villages that visiting it earns one a profound insight into the changes...

While summer is definitely not an ideal time to visit the desert, it is interesting to note that some of the desert camps are still in operation.As a general manager of one of the desert resorts...

The search is on. Women between the ages of 18-to 25 years old, from all over the Sultanate of Oman regardless of background are being invited to become a Sidrah woman — an agent of change and a...

The current temperature in Oman makes it almost impossible to do any outdoor adventure, especially from late morning till late in the afternoon. But fret not, it doesn’t mean the end of any...

When you visit Nizwa, all the smaller abodes and structures are eclipsed by the massiveness of Nizwa Fort. A tour inside the fort can take an hour or two depending on which sections you would like to...

In the nakedness of rocky Jabal Akdhar, he pulled some leaves that grew amongst the rocks. He identified it as a wild form of an herb and after what is a minute of taking in its smell, describes it as...

As the rose season of Jabal Akdhar came to a close, our team in Oman Observer visited Bait al Asarh located in the village of Saiq known to be one of the hotspots for rose harvests. The family had...

Follow the author on Instagram: @yru_here It's not every day that one will find an art gallery in the middle of an industrial area. In a place of grit that communicates hard labour and noise, Alia...

In the Middle East, there is no doubt that Jabal Akhdhar is one of the best natural adventure parks offering exhilarating experiences and adrenaline-pumping activities.Not only a place best for hiking...

With the long Eid holiday already announced, it’s time to plan out an escape. If you’re not flying out of the country, consider the following beach escapes to make your holiday week a memorable...

He easily navigated the maze made out of rose bushes. It's the perfect time of the year when the green leaves compete with the popping pink glow of the damask roses' blossoms.He has been to these...

It’s hard to miss the goats. They’d been there as long as the falaj network was built to provide convenient water to the villages nearby. They come in tribes with their kids usually trailing far...

Follow the author on Instagram: @yru_hereThe pandemic was a challenging time for a lot of people. In fact, as some publications reported, it was a time of the ‘The Great Resignation’ where career...

Follow the author on Instagram: @yru_hereThe preparation of tea has to be particular because if you’re not doing it precisely, there is an after effect — it can be on the taste, it can be on the...

There are five sea turtle nesting sites all over Oman and one of them is in Muscat. In a highly urbanised city, one of the greatest challenges is how to protect the life cycle of these sea turtles...

The moon has landed at the Mall of Oman. Behind it is the sun. Surrounding it is an explosion of colours that change between the chaotic power of burgundy red and the callousness of blue. In between,...

Follow the author on Instagram: @yru_herePublished in 2021 by award-winning film-maker and underwater photographer Paul Flandinette and marine scientist Michel Claereboudt, the book 'Secret Seas' was...

Follow the writer on Instagram: @yru_hereThe first time we visited Bait Al Safah, we already knew its potential as an amazing stopover to learn about Oman's culture and heritage. Back then, Oman has...

Coffee is life If you subscribe to this mantra then this article is definitely for you as we are introducing you not just on a historical drive around Oman but also on a coffee hunting adventure with...