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This subreddit is home to all the people of Oman and anyone who is interested about the country. If you are visiting Oman, doing research or even just curious, feel free to submit a text post and ask anything!

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  1. All Posts have to be related to Oman Posts.

  2. Be polite and respectful, any rude, racist, sexist or any toxic behaviour will get you banned.

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slim cigarettes

what brands of slim cigarettes do they sell in muscat?

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2024/11/04
05:44 UTC

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Turkish learning

Does anyone have any personal recommendations for institutes that teach Turkish in Muscat , or even personal tutors ?

1 Comment
2024/11/04
05:34 UTC

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Is it possible to get a rental car without an international license?

Both are over 25 and have had our licenses for more than 5 years, a British and Japanese driving licenses. Checking if international driving permit is really needed.

2 Comments
2024/11/04
04:47 UTC

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anyone have awasr internet i need helo

Salamalaykum everybody anyone have Awasr internet? I need some help to check something

9 Comments
2024/11/03
21:10 UTC

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Looking for road company till Salalah

Is anybody driving to Salalah from Muscat on the 7th? Looking for road company till Salalah

1 Comment
2024/11/03
21:09 UTC

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Some impression from my roadtrip through Oman

3 Comments
2024/11/03
19:09 UTC

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Should I change my ISP?

Currently I have awasr internet, and I am having a very bad experience with (slow speeds, most of the websites not working), I was thinking to switch to omantel. What do you recommend?

Awasr call center is pretty useless.

5 Comments
2024/11/03
18:49 UTC

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Is Nord VPN banned?

Every time i try to log in the app it just hits me with an authentication error and now the website doesn't seem to work too. Has anybody else with nord encounter this issue? and is it gonna be one of those cases where its banned for like 1-2 months cus why not and then get unbanned?

8 Comments
2024/11/03
18:27 UTC

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Where is the best Shisha cafein muscat?

Hello All! Where can we get the best shisha with a good view here in muscat? I have been in a few indoor places but not somewhere in the open yet!

4 Comments
2024/11/03
18:09 UTC

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Shop recommendations for painting rims and calipers

I wanna paint my rims black and calipers red. What shops do u guys recommend for that in muscat? I don’t want something that’ll wear off in a few months, but I also don’t wanna pay hundreds.

Autostudio gave me these prices:

Rims 130 rials with 1 year warranty

Calipers 60 rials

6 Comments
2024/11/03
16:07 UTC

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Car Reliability in Oman.

In your opinion, which German cars are considered reliable in Oman? And why?

I want a medium or small sized sedan and I prefer the six-cylinder options.

I have tried Audi before, but it has many faults (Gulf specifications).

39 Comments
2024/11/03
15:45 UTC

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Wedding/Event planners

Are there any that don’t cost an arm and a leg? One company straight up charges a minimum of 3000 rials

I need something way more affordable

Help would be appreciated!

3 Comments
2024/11/03
15:33 UTC

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Employment visa / Resident Visa

Dear Redittors of Oman, your advise would be really helpful.

My employment visa expires in December 2024 and my family's residence visa expires in July 2025. My employer has provided the family visa.

As my visa will not be renewed, I will have to exit Oman latest by January 2025. Does the law permit my family to stay back in Oman until their residence visa expires?

Your response would bring in lot of clarity to help prepare with the exit.

Thank you for your time.

6 Comments
2024/11/03
15:18 UTC

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2BHK furnished apartment in Ghubrah expected rent?

I'll move to Oman in 30 days. I need to get a furnished apartment in Ghubra. What should be my expected rent?

5 Comments
2024/11/03
13:20 UTC

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Chrome book

Hi, our store will be opening in Al Hail South (Muscat; Seeb) in a few days. We will have many offers on laptops. Also, Chromebook with original charger will be available for only 8 OMR! If you want to catch any offer , you can message me and I will give you the address and opening time.

3 Comments
2024/11/03
12:29 UTC

9

Places to watch F1 in Muscat?

Looking for a chill place where i can enjoy the F1 race live 🏎️

6 Comments
2024/11/03
11:58 UTC

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Seeking for a part-time job

Im currently a third year Information system student at uni and was wondering if I could find a part-time job to relieve some of my parents’ financial burdens

2 Comments
2024/11/03
11:47 UTC

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I Bought the S24 Ultra at Full Price, and Now I’m Just Ultra Sad 😄

So I recently bought the S24 Ultra from Sharaf DG for 350 feeling like a tech superstar. But just a few days later, the price dropped to 320 OMR!

Has anyone been in a similar situation? What can I do to get some of that cash back? I’m all ears for any tips or advice! Thanks!.

Edit: I received a 30 OMR voucher! 😄 Thanks to everyone who responded—I really appreciate your input!

50 Comments
2024/11/03
11:28 UTC

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Good coffee place with a view in muscat for a date?

8 Comments
2024/11/03
11:21 UTC

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Recommended Scooter for 10yrs boy

Hello All,

Any recommendation for electric scooter brand and purchasing location for a 10yrs kids as a gift?

Thank you in advance

3 Comments
2024/11/03
09:28 UTC

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Valley of Peace

Mutrah Cornish

2 Comments
2024/11/03
09:16 UTC

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South Saada' places to rent

I just moved to Oman recently and I was in Salalah and I started looking for a place to rent in south Saada' on a yearly basis as a friend warned me to get a monthly gig so it's been days and I'm still looking around with no luck at all Can anyone suggest any helpful tips ? Thank you

1 Comment
2024/11/03
09:13 UTC

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Advise Needed on Minor Accident - Rent a Car

Greetings Everyone, I would appreciate your advise on the below incident. I took a Rent a Car (MG5 2024) from a Company in Ghubrah. The car's Headlamp Cover got damaged in a minor accident in Parking. Some paint was also damaged around that. The mistake was mine, and I already settled with the 2nd party. We together went to Police Station also. The police said, no need for any paper from them (there is new law), as you both have settled the issue. Police advised us to go directly to insurance.

As the Car is Insured. I talked to Rent a Car guy. He said, I should take the car to Insurance and process everything (Open a Claim, go to repair shop etc.). Once the vehicle is fixed, then I need to give him back. I'm confused here. As per the agreement made with them, it is mentioned that in case of any accident, I will pay them 150 RO.

My Question is: 1- Do I need to go through this insurance process? 2- or I only need to pay him 150+Rental and return the car?

He is asking me to get the car fixed (from insurance or direct to MG Body Shop), and then give him back.

5 Comments
2024/11/03
08:39 UTC

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Experience with Shell Recharge Stations

Could anyone share their experiences with using any of the Shell Recharge EV stations? Do you need an app and Omani phone number? Or just a contactless payment method? Thanks

4 Comments
2024/11/03
08:27 UTC

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Online Arabic course

Hello, I’ve been looking for someone to tutor me spoken Arabic for long time, if anyone has any leads let me know, it has to be online tho

3 Comments
2024/11/03
08:04 UTC

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You’re driving from Oman to Dubai… what’s the 411

Me and my sister driving from Oman to Dubai in a rental car - We both have a US passport.

Just wondering some tips and costs I should expect:

  • She’s never been to UAE but I have - I still got an active visa stay but what fees should I expect for her?

  • what’s the typical gas cost to and from Muscat (assuming I’m just using a standard Sedan like a Honda civic 2018)

  • will I have issues crossing considering I’m using a rental

  • Best places for car rental prices in Oman?

  • any smart tips weekend trips to Dubai (overnight parking hacks, best hotels for just one night, best fun things to do on a budget)

22 Comments
2024/11/03
08:03 UTC

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Saw this phenomenon over the weekend

This is exactly what we saw and what the iPhone captured

No post edit

Got a video of it as well

Any explanation of what is happening here?

20 Comments
2024/11/03
08:02 UTC

1

Oud recommendation

I know Oud is strong but I like the small.

Which is the best oud to buy (for men) in Oman, recommendations please!

2 Comments
2024/11/03
08:01 UTC

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Where to visit in Oman?

Hello All,

We are a group of 6 friends going to do a roadtrip across Oman during the end of December. The trip will start from Muscat. After exploring Muscat, We are going to the following places:

  1. Bandar Al khairan
  2. Pebble beach
  3. Bimmah Sinkhole
  4. Wadi Shab
  5. Sifa beach
  6. Misfah Al abriyeen
  7. Al Hamra
  8. Jebel Shams
  9. Wadi Damm
  10. Al Ayn
  11. Nizwa

Apologies if I misspelled any place, please provide your suggestions for the places we shouldn’t miss to visit?

Also is camping safe to do in Oman? Also let me know if there are adventures/activities we shouldn’t miss to do.

Thanks all :)

9 Comments
2024/11/03
06:54 UTC

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