MAX&Co. is an Italian women’s fashion brand, part of the Max Mara Fashion Group. It’s been going since 1986 and sits in the contemporary fashion space — think well-made, wearable pieces with an Italian sensibility across clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. It’s a step up from the high street without being at the formal end […]
Malaak Boutique is a ladies’ fashion boutique inside Markaz Al Bahja mall in Al Mawalih, between Muscat and Seeb on the Al Mawaleh roundabout. It carries its own in-house Malaak collection alongside a selection of designer pieces, making it a mix of own-brand and curated third-party fashion. The boutique is on Instagram (@malaakboutique) if you
Furla is an Italian leather goods brand founded in Bologna in 1927. It’s best known for its handbags, though the range also covers shoes, sunglasses, scarves, and small leather accessories for both women and men. In Muscat, there are two stores: ground floor at Panorama Mall in Bowsher, and at Muscat City Centre. Both carry
Abeer wa Shams (عبير و شمس) is an Omani abaya and kimono brand with a shop at Souq Asad in Al Khoud. The name translates as “Fragrance and Sun” — which gives you a fair idea of the aesthetic. The brand sells abayas and kimonos, and given the location in a local souq rather than
Venous Jewellery is an independent jewellery brand based in Muscat. The pieces are style-led and aimed at women who want something a bit different to the high street. Check out their instagram to browse the current range and get a feel for their aesthetic.
Crystal Yatra is a small jewellery business based at Al Mouj Commercial Centre, selling handcrafted crystal jewellery. Everything is made by hand and uses natural crystals. It’s the kind of independent, specialist shop that sits alongside the cafés and boutiques at The Walk, and suits anyone who’s into crystal jewellery or looking for a gift
Little Explorers Nursery is in Mawaleh South and takes children from 3 months through to 42 months (3.5 years). Children are grouped by age and developmental stage, starting with an infant group from 3 to 12 months, through several toddler groups, up to the oldest group where literacy, maths, science, and Arabic are all introduced.
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A nursery in Al Mouj taking children from 15 months through to preschool age. Their curriculum combines Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches alongside the EYFS framework, with the idea that learning is built around each child rather than a fixed programme. Open Sunday to Thursday, 7:45am to 3:30pm.
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A British-managed nursery in Mawaleh North that’s been running since 2011. They follow the EYFS curriculum alongside Montessori principles, taking children from 14 months up to 5 years old. Class sizes are kept small deliberately, and they’re licensed and supervised by the Ministry of Social Development.
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A nursery in Shatti Al Qurum catering for children from 2 months to 4 years old. They follow the EYFS curriculum and offer flexible attendance from 1 to 5 days a week, with morning, short day and full day sessions available.
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