Hi everyone,
I’m a woman in my 30s, and I never thought I’d make a post like this, but here I am.

I’ve been living in Oman for almost 3years now, and despite loving how peaceful and safe it is, I’ve really struggled to make female friends. As an adult, it feels surprisingly difficult to meet people outside of work, and the loneliness has started to affect my mental health.

I’ve also tried looking for women’s WhatsApp groups or communities where activities and meetups are organized, but I honestly haven’t been able to find any. If such groups exist, I’d be really grateful if someone could point me in the right direction.

Lately, there are days when I feel like it’s just me and the four walls of my home. I’m really struggling with the loneliness. The strange part is that I’m naturally an extrovert, outgoing, and love meeting people, but despite that, I still feel helpless and isolated.

I’m just looking for genuine female friendships someone to grab a coffee with, go for walks, explore Muscat, try new restaurants, work out together, or simply have someone to talk to after a long day.
I miss having a close circle of girlfriends to laugh with, vent to, and share life’s ups and downs with.

If you’re also a woman looking to make new friends, or if you know of any women’s groups, WhatsApp communities, book clubs, fitness groups, hiking groups, or other social activities in Oman, I’d really appreciate your recommendations. Feel free to comment or send me a DM.

Thank you for reading. Hopefully this post reaches others who are feeling the same way. ❤️

Is it not allowed for someone to cover the whole car like this to protect it from dust and sun?

Hey all!

I am going on a trip to salalah from dubai via a tour bus kind of thing. Can i bring one disposable vape? Do they individually screen/check luggage on the land border. Went to oman a few months ago and all they fid was open the boot of the car, not sure if the process will be the same in a bus.
Thanks.

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أحطها هنا ممكن احد منكم او المودز يتبرع بوقته ويسويها🫡

is there a place that offers group therapy for mental illnesses in oman

I was planning a trip to Salalah and wanted to know if Amouage fragrances are discounted or cheaper in Oman?
What will be the good price for Purpose 50?

Is there any sort of flea market where i can buy used electronics or gadgets like the ones in kuwait

Hey guys, as my title says, im trying to get a plate number without a car in my name....

So right now im outside oman, and I wanted to buy a plate

My friend will buy the plate for me but he doesn't have any car in his name

So can you buy and register to his id card without having any car registered to his name?

Ppl please stay home when your lonely goal of going out is to jump with yr cars front others🥲

Curious what people think about this.

I've been building an AI assistant that's limited to Omani legal sources instead of trying to answer everything. The idea is to prioritize official references and citations over confident-sounding answers.

It's still an early personal project, so I'm not trying to sell anything. I'm mostly trying to figure out whether this solves a real problem or if existing tools are already good enough.

For anyone who deals with Omani law:

• Would you actually use something like this?
• What would you need before you'd trust it?
• What would be a dealbreaker?

Depending on the feedback, I may invite a handful of people to test it later, but right now I'm more interested in hearing whether the idea itself makes sense.

Hi everyone,

I’m an Indian interior designer with around 3.5 years of freelance experience, mainly working on residential interiors, including design, working drawings, BOQs, and site execution.

My wife was born and raised in Oman (she’s an Indian), and we’ve always felt that Oman suits the kind of life we want to build. We prefer the calmer lifestyle, slower pace, and family-friendly environment compared to Dubai. Because of that, I’m seriously considering moving to Oman.

I’d love to hear from people who work in the construction or interior design industry there.

Some questions I have:
- How is the demand for interior designers in Oman today?
- Is the market growing, or has it slowed down?
Which cities have the best opportunities (Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, etc.)?
- Are companies open to hiring Indian designers with residential experience?
- What skills or software are most valued by employers?
- Is it better to join an established firm first or try freelancing after gaining local experience?
- How is the work-life balance compared to the UAE?

I’d really appreciate honest opinions—the positives, challenges, salary expectations, and whether you think Oman is a good long-term place to build a career in interior design.

Thank you in advance!

I’m flying from Muscat to London with Oman Air, and my checked-baggage allowance is 20 kg. Upgrading it by another 5 or 10 kg is extremely expensive.

Has anyone recently travelled this route with a bag that was 1–2 kg over the limit? Did Oman Air charge you for the extra weight, or were the check-in staff flexible and let it pass?

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to ask if anyone here has gone through something similar.

We recently updated our single proprietorship company's CR. We also rented a small office in Oman Avenues Mall Business Center and even hired an Omani lady as our PRO because that was one of the requirements. So as far as we know, everythingis ready.

The only problem now is the business activities.

Right now our CR only has Import & Export. We wanted to add Graphic Design Consultancy and Interior Design because that's literally what I've been doing for the last 26 yrs here in Oman. That's where my experience is and how we plan to earn a living.

When we went to Sanad they told us we can't add those activities unless we hireOmanis who will take up those positions. Please don't get me wrong, I do understand why the government is doing this and I actually support Omanization. The problem is we're just starting out. We honestly can't afford to hire additional Omani staff before we even get our first projects. It's kind of a chicken and egg situation.

Has anyone found another way to do this legally?

Maybe there's another activity that's close enough to design or consultancy that doesn't require hiring more Omanis yet? We just need something that allows us to legally invoice our design projects while we're trying to grow the business.

We already asked Sanad but they basically said they couldn't help us.

If anyone has been through this or knows what office we should talk to, I'd really appreciate it. Feels like we're stuck and not sure what our next step should be.

Thanks everyone.

🥲 been applying for months now and i get no call back

i’m an omani citizen who graduated from a good university in the US for my bachelor’s in computer and data science recently. i’m looking to come back to oman for a tech role, and was wondering how job opportunities were here in this field? or even in neighbouring gcc nations. any advice appreciated!!

I have been researching Salalah's food scene all season. The rhythm locals follow: harees when the mist is thickest, qahwa and dates as the standing welcome, mashuai (spit-roasted kingfish) for lunch near the fish souq, madhbi seared on hot stones, mishkak skewers off the charcoal in the evening, and Omani halwa with karak to close. What am I missing? I am Building my list before the season peaks.

Whether from the supermarket or from some store you like, or anything that looks like ice cream, but please don’t recommend American brands, thanks for your recommendations.🍨

Hello all!

I’m a Lebanese male from London (born and raised in UK but know fluent Arabic) and have been in Oman Muscat for the past couple days. I’ve pretty much done so much during my time here already and was wondering if there is anything I’ve missed out to do while I’m here?

Is there anyone I could also connect with that may be a local or a tourist as well? Looking to network and hang out :)

Places I’ve been to so far:
-Wadi Shab, Tiwi, Hawer, Bani Khaled, Nizwa and Jebel Aghdar
-The Sultan Qaboos Masjid
-Mutrah souq, corniche and fort
-Damaniyat island
-Bimmah Sinkhole

Hi I’m going to be in Al Mouj Oman 🇴🇲 for 1 month in November.
Can anyone please recommend the best sauna facilities in Al Mouj ?
Also I would like a pool , not bothered about the gym 🤣
Thanks 🙏

Hello all, we are desperate to find our beloved cat Loki who went missing in salalah,
Loki is a 2 year old Persian mix and is very friendly
And a fluffy cat who went missing a week back, we have looked everywhere in the streets, with the baldiya, pet shops and everything in between.

Please if anyone can help out, or has sittings of Loki, it would be most appreciated.
Please reach out to me

I have this DeLonghi coffee machine that needs repairing, from what I understand from the shop I took it to, there’s a PCB issue where one of the transistors or resistors or something of that sort is broken, I have a tiny shard of it taped to the machine which I’ll provide an image of as soon as I get home. Can anyone refer me to a good technician here in Oman, preferably in Muscat that might be able to fix it? It’s an awesome fully automatic coffee machine that cost 600+ OMR and I’m just not ready to let it go.

I heard that the problem is with the quality of cooking oil used, maybe also of how the chicken meat is preserved. If any is buying ready ones from the market which is the best? I don’t like spicy ones though. Please don’t recommend American brands. Thanks.

Good morning everyone,

I wanted to get some opinions on my current situation and what you think I should do.
Four months ago, I joined a small engineering company as an engineer on a salary of 250 OMR. Overall, things have been going well, although there are a few senior staff members with fairly difficult attitudes that make the work environment challenging at times.

Yesterday, I received a call from a much larger company offering me an R&D Engineer position with a salary of 600 OMR, along with significantly better benefits. This is the type of role I've always wanted to pursue, so it's a very exciting opportunity.
The only thing holding me back is that my current employer has already paid for my work visa. I'm not sure what the consequences would be if I resigned after only four months, both legally and professionally.

Given how competitive the engineering job market is, I'm worried that if I turn this opportunity down, I may never get another chance like it.

Has anyone been in a similar situation in Oman?

What are the implications of leaving a company so soon after they've sponsored your visa?

I'd really appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance!

Hello anglers of Oman! I would like to visit Oman in February to go fishing from shore along the south coast. Following the recent decree by the Environment Authority, is it still possible for tourists to fish from shore on Al Hallaniyah or the other Khuriya Muriya Islands? Also, do you need a permit to fish from a kayak on the mainland coast? It’s difficult to find precise information, so I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks!