Shawarma Sandwich in Oman

Shawarma Sandwichs in Oman are a staple snack. Made from a vast rotating stand of lamb or as here chicken they are ready to go in less than a minute.

Shawarma Sandwiches Oman

School visit to Oman

It was nice to organise a school visit through part of northern Oman. Setting off from Muscat we took in one of Omans great wadis, the Green Turtles and the Wahiba Sands.

School visit to Oman

After heavy rains a couple of days before

Dunes of Oman’s Empty Quarter

Omans Deserts are scenically very attractive with golden hues and great sweeping sand dunes.

Climbing a Mega Dune in Oman's Empty Quarter

We really enjoy travelling through them, but only in the cooler winter months; and it helps to be able to relax for a meal.

A Desert Meal in Oman

Visiting Ubhar in Muscat

Ubhar is one of the more distinctive restaurants in Muscat (unusual addition of an ‘h’ into what is more usually spelt Ubar).  Its in a central location in Qurm with a discrete appearance from the outside. Inside however it’s a fusion with dark wood, shocking fuchsia cushions and clear Perspex chairs – almost 1960s retro.

Ubhars metal covered menu

The restaurant opened a few months ago and is probably suffering from the economic slump and a focus by the affluent local population on coffee shops and fast food . They are missing a unique experience . Standouts were the Appetizers, Soup, and Crème Caramel – the very personable service by the maître d’hôtel and his 100% Omani staff.

A very good soup at Ubhar

One to visit again.

Restaurants in Al Bustan Palace Hotel Oman

 

Bar Al Bustan Palace Hotel Oman

With the opening of Al Bustan Palace Hotel the hotel’s acclaimed restaurants and bars are getting into their rhythm .

Al Bustan Palace Hotel restaurant

Though it will not accept new bookings until January 1^st 2009 it will have pre-booked guests and government guests so that they will not have any chance to forget their skills.