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Muscat Festival
Jan - Aug 2011 (annual)

Sample Oman's culture and heritage at the Muscat Festival. It includes music and theatre performances, art exhibitions, sporting events and many more traditional activities, held at several
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Salalah Tourism Festival

15 Jul - 31 Aug 2011 (annual)

To celebrate its rich heritage, every summer during the Khareef (monsoon) season, the Sultanate organises the Salalah Tourism Festival in Salalah. This six-week festival encompasses folk
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Sinbad Classic
Oct 2011 (annual)

Fishermen from all over the world compete at the Sinbad Classic, held in Muscat's prime marina, Bandar Al Rhowdha. The winner nets US$15,000 and is sent off to compete in the Offshore World
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Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race

Nov 2011 (annual)

Starting in Dubai, this 360-mile offshore sailing race takes a flotilla of boats through the famous Straits of Hormuz before arriving in Oman.

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National Day
18 Nov 2011 (annual)

Oman's National Day, which is also the birthday of Sultan Qaboos, is one of the most popular festivals in Oman. The double celebration has everything from food and street fairs to camel line
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Eid al-Adha
Nov 2011 (annual)

Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice, is a three-day religious festival celebrated by Muslims to commemorate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael for Allah. Dates depend on the
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Muscat Fashion Week

Feb 2012 (annual)

A new element of the ever-growing Muscat Festival, Muscat Fashion Week reveals the latest contemporary Arabic styles. Sending models down the catwalk are designers from Turkey, Afghanistan
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Cultural Evenings
Jan - Mar 2012 (annual)

Every year the Ministry of Tourism invites popular groups from around the world to perform at the ancient Al Flayj Castle Theatre in Salalah. The Cultural Evenings range from classical
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International Salsa & Dance Festival

Mar - Apr 2012 (annual)

Billed as the biggest salsa event in Oman, the International Salsa & Dance Festival gathers professional artists, instructors and DJs from around the world at Al Nahda

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Resort, in the costal

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The Beach Restaurant

Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 (annual)

This is a clever way to peek inside Muscat's stunning Chedi Hotel without spending a fortune. At night, vast seafood platters and Asian fusion fish dishes du jour are served under beach

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Muscat Festival
Jan - Aug 2012 (annual)

Sample Oman's culture and heritage at the Muscat Festival. It includes music and theatre performances, art exhibitions, sporting events and many more traditional activities, held at several
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Bin Ateeq
Daily

Although this is a chain restaurant, with another branch in Nizra, Bin Ateeq is acclaimed for serving some of the finest Omani cuisine in Muscat. Diners congregate on woven rugs at low tables
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Woodlands
Daily

Great for vegetarians, Woodlands in Ruwi serves mouthwatering southern Indian food in a simple restaurant decked out in pink and green with cane furniture. Firm favourites are the dosas, small
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Istanbuli
Daily

In the heart of bustling Al Khuwair, Istanbuli is a little taster of Turkey serving up kebabs and chicken shawarma under the shade of sprawling umbrellas. Omanis sit around tables sipping tea
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Muttrah Souk
Daily

Oman's famous Muttrah Souk shelters under a palm-frond roof in Muttrah. Its winding alleyways burst with stalls selling fake Rolexes, silverware, spices, cheap clothes and (some) genuine
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Al Maha Piano Bar

Daily

Locals and well-heeled expats sink into the Al Maha Piano Bar's deep leather seats at the Al Bustan Palace Intercontinental hotel. Cocktails kickstart the evening before supper or a

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Copacabana
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Copacabana in Qurm's Grand Hyatt Muscat hotel takes Rio Carnival as its inspiration. Waiters in gaudy outfits, fruity cocktails, laser lights and top DJs add to the street party feel. Dressy
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Al Araimi
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The modern Al Araimi retail outlet is a popular place to hang out and stocks European fashion brands at pleasing prices. Art galleries, craft shops and stalls sell handmade woven rugs and
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MCC
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MCC (Muscat City Centre) in Seeb houses 140 top names including Hilfiger, Cardin and Mont Blanc alongside some traditional shops. There's plenty of fast-food dining, and Magic Planet has rides
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Xyro
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Xyro at Muscat's magical Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is a stylish nightlife newcomer.

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International DJs and live acts keep the night swinging for the smart expat set, while

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Piano Lounge
Daily

The trendy Piano Lounge, inside the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, boasts a long terrace overlooking the Gulf of Oman. The (mainly expat) clientele enjoy stunning sea views to the sound of
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Cellar Sports Bar

Daily

The Radisson SAS Hotel's resident band plus guests play nightly at Al Khuwair's Cellar Sports Bar after 9pm, where a young and lively international crowd dances to contemporary hits. Major
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Al Ghazal Bar
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Despite its name, Al Ghazal is more Old England than Omani. Seasoned expats, tourists and the odd local come here to savour the friendly atmosphere and regular quiz nights.

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Televised sport and

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Al Alam Palace
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Beautifully grandiose, Muscat's finest piece of real estate is largely ceremonial, as His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Said resides in a more private building elsewhere. Built in 1972, the Al Alam
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Omani Heritage Gallery

Daily; not Fri

Omani Heritage Gallery, in old Muscat's Shati al Qurm, stocks tasteful souvenirs and memorabilia. Incense burners, baskets, water carriers and silver dallahs (coffee pots) share space with
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Frankincense Land Museum

Daily

Opened in July 2007 at Al Balid Archaeological Park, a UNESCO heritage site located in Salalah, the Frankincense Land Museum is the latest addition to Oman's heritage and cultural scene.
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Left Bank
Daily

Arguably Muscat's classiest nightspot, the stylish chrome and glass interior of

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the Left Bank attracts young expatriates and more westernised locals. The extensive drinks menu includes
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The Omani Museum

Daily; not Fri

The Omani Museum in Medinat Qaboos houses a comprehensive collection of artefacts covering 5000 years of history. Visitors can learn about the formation of Oman, Islam, architecture, culture
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Mumtaz Mahal
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One of the best Indian restaurants in the Gulf, Mumtaz Mahal is in pole position on top of a hill overlooking Qurm Park in Muttrah. Signature dishes include potato salads flavoured with
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Sultan's Armed Forces Museum

Daily; not Fri

Located in the Bait al-Falaj fort, the collection of the Armed Forces Museum is an impressive show of strength, managed by the royal army of Oman. Displays detail Omani history and its

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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

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Ruwi's gleaming Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque spreads over 40,000 square metres. The prayer hall can accommodate 20,000 worshippers, and is illuminated by a sparkling Swarovski crystal chandelier
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Mirani Fort
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The landmark red-stone Mirani and Jalali forts rear up on the ramparts above Muscat harbour and flank the old walled city. Built in the 1580s by Portuguese colonists as defence against Turkish
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Al Bustan Palace Hotel Al Khiran Terrace

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Under the auspices of French chef Jean-Luc Amann, the Italianinfluenced menu at Al Khiran Terrace in Muttrah's Al Bustan Palace has gone from strength to strength. Beautifully situated on

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Bait al Zubair
Daily; not Fri

In a traditional whitewashed Old Town Muscat dwelling, Bait al Zubair's displays include household implements, embroidered costumes and silver khanjars (daggers) from a single family
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Ocean Blue Sailing Trips

Daily

Floating along on a traditional dhow is the most spectacular way to admire Muscat's fractured, indented coastline. Ocean Blue offers full-day sailing trips to spot bottlenose dolphins
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Ministry of Heritage Museum

Daily; not Fri

The Ministry of Heritage Museum in Muscat Old Town has an outstanding collection of the spoils from five

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Omani sultans spanning the Al Said dynasty. Priceless filigree silverwork, traditional
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The Corniche
Daily

Lights from the merchants' houses lining the Corniche at Muttrah flicker off the sea as Muscat comes out to play in the cool evening air. Meandering groups greet friends and family, chatting

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