What do people eat for breakfast in Oman?

Food in Oman is similar to those other Middle Eastern countries. “Hummus” and “Tabbouleh” are the staple meal. Typical ingredients used in a dish are beef/mutton/lamb/chicken/seafood, rice, pistachios, dates, yogurt and spices.

What is your favorite Omani dish?

A favourite dish in Oman, Shuwa is grilled meat that is often cooked for special occasions like Eid. Shuwa is marinated in Omani spices, then wrapped in banana or palm leaves and put in an underground sand oven where it gets cooked over one to two days.

What is the tradition of Oman?

A very important part of Oman culture and tradition is hospitality. If invited into an Omani house, a visitor is likely to be greeted with a bowl of dates, qahwa (coffee with cardamom) and fruits. The coffee is always served with the right hand and in a small cup.

Is Oman expensive to eat out?

Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Oman should cost around ﷼10 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Oman is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

What is the main income of Oman?

Oman is a high income country that generates 84 percent of its revenue from dwindling oil resources. Hard hit by the global drop in oil prices, the country is trying to diversity its economy through tourism and gas-based industries.

Is Veg food available in Oman?

Although Omani cuisine is known for its unique meat dishes, there are also a number of special traditional vegetarian meals for visitors to enjoy, thanks to Oman’s delicious fresh and organic ingredients.

What is Oman dress?

The national dress for Omani women includes a dress worn over trousers (sirwal) and a headdress (lihaf). Usually, the materials used are of very colorful, vibrant colors. Traditionally, Omani women would wear a kind of wooden platform shoe, but nowadays, most prefer to wear sandals.

Do they speak English in Oman?

Thankfully for most travellers, English is the unofficial second language of Oman and if you’re staying in any of the major cities, or even venturing out into traditional Bazaars outside of Muscat you will likely come across many English speaking locals.