I lived in Oman for 5 years - from 2010 to 2015. It was a life experience, and I will try and summarize what I felt about the country during my stay in Oman. Things to remember: I was a white collar worker there with a Big 4 Consulting firm. read more
Overall, if you've got the right job with the right pay, Muscat is a brilliant place to live life. I would rate it as the best city to live in the Middle East. You get close to a first world living for probably 75% the price. read more
Oman has a noticeable expat population consisting of mainly British, American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African citizens. The type of lifestyle an expat can expect depends on where they live: Muscat is the most developed city, with shopping malls, restaurants, bars, sports clubs and entertainment venues. read more