Muscat, Oman
Beach area with cafes, upscale restaurants, and the Royal Opera House. More international atmosphere than other parts of Muscat. People commonly dine alone here.
The expat and young Omani area, centered on the public beach and modern cafes. The beachfront stays active until late - joggers, families, people at outdoor restaurant tables. Common to see people dining alone, working on laptops at cafes, or reading over brunch. D'Arcy's Kitchen and NANA's get busy for weekend brunch. The beach zone has casual places, Shatti Plaza has upscale restaurants. English widely spoken since it caters to internationals. Wear conservative swimwear on the public beach - bikinis are for hotel pools. Beach path has good lighting in the evenings.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
Very HighHomelessness Visibility
Very HighGetting By in English
Excellent"Good for solo brunch - saw other women eating alone"
"Beach walk in the evening felt safe"
"Cafe staff were professional"
"More international than other areas"
"Spent a whole day here without issues"
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