Want bread or cake? Enjoy it with the blossom
Inspired by the global trend of going floral, one bakery that opened recently right at the heart of Qurum will give you all the Instagram feels. Cause the concept is exactly that — every corner and...
A safe haven for skaters
Out of the almost 40 skaters who attended the first year anniversary of Oman’s first ever skatepark, Omanskate, almost a dozen of them are below 18-years old. In their young faces were eager...
This beach-loving couple recommends four outdoor adventures
Chloe and James are the people behind the Instagram account @ordinary.adventurers and were in Oman to check out the country’s myriad of outdoor adventures. From surfing in Al Sharqiya and lounging...
Oman is an absolute dream for motor cyclists
She looked at the slithering road before her trying to gain perspective of the expanse they just drove on by. She didn’t remove her helmet as it was just a momentary stop and they have a few...
Locking Oman’s beauty in an art
Watching Omani artist Aflah al Rashdi work with a brush on canvas reminds one of a graceful dancer. The canvas as his stage, he navigates around it so easy one would think he was more playing than...
Converting childhood memories into art
A sweeping look at the artworks currently displayed in Gallery Sarah would automatically remind one of a nostalgic, happy past. The “Faces of Memory” solo exhibit by prominent and multi-awarded...
Coffee is happiness in a cup
If you are a coffee lover, then you would definitely consider a barista as a magician. It is a job that requires science, creativity, a flair for the dramatics and yes, often, a little dose of...
Simple efforts that impact wildlife
Koshy Samuel spotted the red fox despite it camouflaging with the barren landscape. He was headed to join a fun hike at the nearby mountains of Bandar al Khairan at six in the morning on a Saturday...
Lured by a natural waterpark
Fixing their headscarves tightly on their heads, Ruqaya and Fatima both took full breaths before getting into the water. At nine in the morning in February, the water of Bandar al Khairan is as good...
In the kingdom of the mighty oryx
About 100 km east of Haima, the road leading to Al Wosta Wildlife Reserve looked barren with only shrubs and very small desert bushes dotting the area. Not many people come to this part of the...
The Sultana Trail: Seeing Yiti from the peak
Lee Barton felt the morning chill while waiting at the petrol station near Sultan Centre in Qurum for the car that would take him and his companion to the starting point of the Sultana Trail. It...
Wakan lures visitors with pink blossoms
With photography gears in hand, Althaf Abdul and his colleagues from FSO Muscat had always thought of Wakan as one of the Sultanate’s hidden treasures — a garden paradise located on top of the...
Celebrating Chinese New Year? Start with a dim sum
In the same manner that Muslims all over the world have the Islamic Calendar and have a different new year, the 1.3 billion strong Chinese also have their very own Chinese Calendar vis a vis Chinese...
Memories & sketches of Oman
Géraldine Garçon loves exploring new places. Proof of this is the two books — Croatia which was printed in 2005 and Travel to Turkey which was published in 2006 by Magellan and Company. But she...
The call of the club
He’s the youngest player at the tournament but that didn’t seem to faze young Ahmed al Wahabi. At 14, it was easy to spot him from among the towering adult players. His small stature and sunny...
A Concertini that lets young, talented Omanis to shine
Young Omani pianist Mohammed al Balushi cannot forget the time that he once performed for hundreds of people at Muscat University. To him, as a young pianist from Oman trying to make a name for...
Finding a good teacher is key to becoming a good driver
THE WEEKEND WARRIOR - I don’t drive. Scooters and bikes, yes. But cars — I didn’t see the significance of it until the last three years. I came from a country where there’s plenty of...
Becoming my own boss
While it’s easy to mistake that Munira al Balushi had it easy in life because she is now a business owner, the realist and resilient Owner of House of Baraseem for Fashion and Beauty said that she...
Fashion pieces that slayed the runway
Designers who recently showcased their work at the 6th Edition of the Ladies a La Mode Fashion Show held January 30 and 31, 2019 didn’t come to play — they were there to slay. Held at the...
4 underrated beaches in Al Sharqiya
YERU EBUEN - If you’ve tried booking a tour through travel agencies to explore the Al Sharqiya Governorate, it will be no surprise that they’d give you the usual destinations a lot have...