Worst Robberies Ever

Pull not push! OKay, in my humble opinion, this is the WORST robber EVER. A man robbing my old work, dropped his wallet (DL and all) on the ...

From a former alcoholic, why is there so much alcohol in Muscat?

I don't understand why alcohol is available in Oman at all, really, I don't. Please, old aquaintances, forgive me for the bad influe...

What He Gives and What He Withholds

"On the Day when We will say to Hell: "Are you filled?" It will say: "Are there any more (to come)?". [surah Qaaf, ...

Traditional woman's dress, Salalah Oman

Though I am a Muscati girl at heart, I envy the dramatic trains of Salalah's traditional garment.

woman's dresses from Muscat,Oman

Traditional Men's Dress

Traditional dress for men in Oman consists of the dishdasha (robe), kuma (omani hat) or musyr (headwrap), and is accessoized for special oc...

Have You Ridden a Camel?

The first time I came to Oman, I remember begging to see camels. I was in Muscat for about three months before I saw a single one!!!!!!!! I ...

Another Traditional Fashion Feature

Some traditional peices are featured.

Omani Fashion Show

Fashion show featuring traditional Omani national dress from different regions.

Mudema Omani Folk Dance

Razha Omani Folk Dance

Traditional Dance from Oman

Traditional Woman's Dress in Muscat

In general, the majority of Omani women my age wear Western brand clothes with a black abaya over top in and about Muscat. But at home (or f...

Muscat Map

Remember my old house?

All these posts about second wives....

I've been to a few weddings here in Muscat (and the mountains, Hajar). One was the wedding of a second wife. I sat next to the first. A...

Omani Fashion Designer: Amal Al Ra'aes

Amal Al Ra'aes is an Omani designer who featured her beautiful collection of traditional clothing during a fashion show in Manama, Bahr...

Why Arranged Marriage Anyway

Reading your article http://realityinoman.wordpress.com/ , Reality , was good for me, because this was something I just didn't get. As...

Funny Things About Muscat

Muscat: -All the cars are white (or black) -SUVS like to "bully" other cars -People don't mind blocking people in when they p...

Bought My Ticket

I bought my return ticket. I am going home, lol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yTMxI9sn4s&feature=related

Morrocan Sword Belly Dance

This one is well choreographed. Okay, one of the BEST film sword dances, LOL, Jade from El Clon. Not just to echoe you-tubers comments, but ...

Omani Food: lamb biryani

INGREDIANTS 3 tablespoons ghee 2 medium onions or 250 g, sliced 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 cups water or...

Omani Food: chicken biryani

A base for almost ALL Omani staples is biryani rice. INGREDIANTS: 1 pound of basmati rice 3 pound Chicken, skinned and jointed 1 large Onio...

Elegantly Appointed Rooms

Outdoor Living Ideas

More Omani Bridal Make-UPs

Modern Morrocan Influences

I like how wallpapers, plates, tiles and frames are used to decorated the walls.