Abeer wa Shams Arabic calligraphy logo, abaya and kimono shop at Souq Asad, Al Khoud, Muscat

Abeer wa Shams

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 […]

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Handcrafted crystal bead bracelets by Crystal Yatra, crystal jewellery shop at Al Mouj Commercial Centre, Muscat

Crystal Yatra

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

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Al Zain Nursery logo, British EYFS curriculum nursery in Madinat Qaboos, Muscat

Al Zain Nursery

Al Zain Nursery is a private nursery in Madinat Qaboos following the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, with Arabic language and Islamic culture included alongside it. The focus is play-based learning, and it’s a well-established name among expat families in the area. Madinat Qaboos is one of Muscat’s most popular residential areas for

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