Off to Kuwait so the blog will have to wait

OPNO is off to Kuwait. Never been there before so should be interesting. Be back in a few days inshaAllah. Enjoy the old posts until then.

The Theives Souq-Souq Al Harremiyia fi Oman

Today I finally witnessed for myself Souq Al Harremiyia in Oman---translation, the theives souq. And to be honest... it was quite boring. No...

A Safe Taxi Alternative: a family friendly varient

As a woman in Oman whose taken her fair share of taxis and had more than one horror story to tell from the experience, beyond the usual gaug...

Khaleeji Designer Abayas: Spring 2012 Arabesque Abaya & Sheila Collection

The Spring Arabesque collection is out and I am relieved. I LOVE the shapes and cuts of the abayas again, and am a fan of orange. Any Herme...

Muscat Fashion Week 2012: Omani Designer Amal Al Raisi

Amal Al Raisi's was my favourite from the Omani designers this year. The collection was spot on in the lightness and pastel colours. T...

The Design for a Room at the Chedi, in Muscat

Who of us, who reside in Oman, fail to have love for the Chedi, Muscat hotel? If it isn't for the endless infinity pool, minimal but lo...

Pretty Purple Moroccan Riad design

I love this design because I could see myself doing an Omani/Zanzibari take on the look right here in Muscat, or down on the coast. Especia...

11 Things Tag from HERSHULETTOS

The OPNO blog got tagged by Sharooq Al Haremi. http://hershoolathots.blogspot.com/ Just a note. The OPNO girls don't usualy do tags but...

Some Shopping for the Shebab: Arabulous T-shirts

And since I've been doing alot of Muscat Fashion Week posts lately, I thought I'd do something for the guys: Arabulous t-shirts. Ava...