Desert Nights Resort sits 11km into the Wahiba Sands outside the small town of Al Wasil — about two hours from Muscat. You’ll need a 4WD to get there, though the resort offers a transfer from Al Wasil for those without one. The accommodation is 55 Bedouin-style tents, all with solid walls, air conditioning, en-suite […]
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Water Skills is a swimming school run by Coach Jarryd, offering lessons for children from age four upwards as well as triathlon and endurance training for adults. The approach is based on individual learning styles rather than a one-size approach — children are assessed first and placed into the right group, from complete beginners through
Luster Car Care specialises in vehicle protection and detailing, covering both interior and exterior. The focus is on smart repair — assessing the condition of the car and working to what it actually needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. If your car has picked up the usual wear and tear that comes with Oman’s climate
New Chapters Coaching is run by a strengths-based personal development coach working with adults, teens, and college students. The focus is on helping people understand and work with how their brain operates — particularly for those with ADHD — rather than working against it. Alongside ADHD coaching, there’s specific support for women going through a
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Sector Seventeen is a specialty coffee café on the first floor of Souq Al Madina in MQ, open seven days a week from 8am to 11pm. The space has a distinct design identity — it takes its name and aesthetic from Sector 17 in Chandigarh, the Indian city designed by Le Corbusier in the 1950s.
If you want to get beyond Muscat and actually see Oman, The Passage is worth knowing about. It’s a small, locally-run travel company focused on adventure and experiential trips — hiking Jebel Shams, camping in the desert, diving off the coast, self-drive motorhome routes, and guided cultural tours. They also run women-only trips covering everything
If you fancy a proper escape from Muscat, Sifawy is worth the 45-minute drive. The hotel sits within the Jebel Sifah marina development, designed by Italian architect Alfredo Freda, and it’s a step away from the usual city hotel — mountains behind you, sea in front. There’s a pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, fitness centre, treatment room,
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Hive is the bar and lounge at the Sheraton, and it’s the kind of spot that works equally well mid-week or on a Friday night. There’s an indoor lounge with big screens for live sports and a poolside terrace outside — so whether you’re watching the match with friends or just want a drink and
Courtyard is the Sheraton’s all-day dining restaurant, and it’s the kind of place that feels comfortable whatever the occasion. The atrium-style space gets good natural light and has a bit more character than your average hotel dining room. Food-wise, there’s a buffet with live cooking stations running alongside an à la carte menu, so you’re
Asado is the Sheraton’s South American steakhouse, and it’s a step up from the usual hotel restaurant. The format is Rodizio-style, so meat gets carved at the table rather than plated in the kitchen — it’s a more interactive way to eat, and the portions reflect that. Alongside the cuts there are sharing plates, live