Expat Community > Oman

mercedes
Joined 2003
Posts: 2

Moving to Muscat

21 years ago

Hi,
I am a 31 year old single female and was wondering if anyone could give me any advise with regards to my possible upcoming move to Oman. I grew up in the UAE and have lived and worked there as well as Lebanon and Syria so I am quite familiar with this part of the world and its culture however I've never been to Muscat. I don't feel any need to live in a big metropolitan city. However after living in Damascus, I don't think I could handle another really sleepy place either. From what I've seen and read, Muscat is fairly quiet but it does have some mod-cons like cinemas, shopping centers etc...
If there's a decent sized expat community which is not too difficult to break into and one can spend one's evening dining out with friends in nice restaurants or going to a bar or catching a movie and if I can spend my weekend days reading on the beach then I'm quite happy.
So can anyone tell me if I have the right idea re life in Muscat???
Also, can anyone give me an idea of what a decent salary would be in order to live as above and still be able to save a bit?
Much appreciated.
mercedes
[email protected]

William Russell

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
Get Quote

William Russell

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
Get Quote

Living in Oman Guide

Expats in Oman find a varied climate - sometimes pleasant and other times harsh - well-regarded international schools, and plenty of excellent restaurants to frequent.

Oman Forum
Join our Oman forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Oman.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Oman.

Best Places to Live in Oman

Plan a day trip or weekend getaway to get some holiday cheer. This article highlights the best places to visit in Oman for Christmas cheer.

34 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Oman

Expats living in Oman talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Oman and more.