W10

Oman is more conservative - you should cover up in public. That could mean wearing a long skirt and a shawl (to cover your shoulders) or a t-shirt, not a strapless one.

On the beach - no problem as far as I know.

Blue Cat

the last time I was in Oman I went out in a pair of shorts and a tee shirt, no problem at all. Justin you wife really is worrying over nothing

W10

Did you get looks?

Blue Cat

none at all, we went down their for a function, all the women were in strappy gowns that evening, it was at a perfume factory. I honestly didn't feel uncomfortable at all and I know how to dress in a muslim country.
GA

W10

It's the shorts I thought people may have an issue with, as long as shoulders are covered the Omanis (fantastically friendly people) are fine.

If the shorts were knee length then it would probably be ok.

Blue Cat

Justin it is a great place, go for it! if we were offered something down there we would be gone!!!

W10

Oh no, absolutely. Oman is stunning. The best place in the Gulf by a country mile, no make that by an intergalactic light year.

Jammy_Dodgers

Agreed, I would sell my spleen if i could get a decent job down there!

Lexylou

we could go there to work tomorrow as they are crying out for 737NG drivers but the conditions with their national airline are not great..... shame.

W10

I've landed a flight simulator before. Do you need more experience than that?

Lexylou

hmm.... well Emirates require 8000 hours flying to become a direct entry captain, I think that Oman Airways require about 6000 hours (hubby has 7000 at the moment) so if you have landed 6000 sims then you might be ok....!!!!

Abu William

Sorry, just joined this site today and caught this thread. What's the state of play with the move to Oman? Are you going/have gone yet? We're living in UAE at the moment, but have spent a number of years in the region (Saudi and Dubai). Like you we're seriously considering a move to Oman. Having read the threads, you really should take note of the fact that Oman is one of the best spots for someone with a young family. We've friends there and I've been on business a number of times. At the moment we're checking out accommodation options and schools. Happy to communicate offline with you if we can be of help mate.

justin riseborough

I have been here 8 months now, and loving every minute of it. Thank you for your kind offer though.

If you need advice on where to live and/or schools drop me a line and I would be more than willing to oofer any advice that I can.

ScotsExpat

My boss has just told me he is looking to get me out here full time, with the wife and kids, but instead of Dubai, where I have been commuting in and out of for about 9 months, he wants to move us to Muscat.

I used to regularly visit Muscat up until 2002, when my folks left to return to the UK.

On previous visits, I had never thought of getting out there and, therefore, never really looked into rental property, vehicle prices, insurance etc. Can anyone give me a guide to the best areas to live, prices etc? The office is in MSQ area.

Thanks

Inselaffen

1 Quiz night with the M's (MM,MH,MD) and you are leaving the country.
sounds about right!