Muscat, Oman
Business and shopping district with malls and diverse food. Convenient and safe, especially during business hours, but no character or evening life.
Business district with office towers, malls, and international restaurants. Busy during the day with office workers - diverse food from Omani (Bin Ateeq) to Indian (Foodlands). Avenue Mall and Muscat Grand Mall have everything from groceries to luxury brands. Common to see professionals eating alone at lunch. After offices close around 6 PM, streets empty out except near the malls. Safe but quiet in evenings. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a short drive away - visit in the morning when non-Muslims can enter. Practical base with amenities but no real character.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
Very HighHomelessness Visibility
Very HighGetting By in English
Excellent"Safe and practical but dead in the evenings"
"Good for shopping but go elsewhere for atmosphere"
"Easy to eat alone at lunch - lots of business people do"
"Air-conditioned malls help in summer"
"Convenient base but generic compared to Mutrah or Qurum"
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