A QR FA friend of mine was surprised when I said no alcohol in lounges. She said it should be available upon request...anyone tried? As for Muscat, I am at the InterContinental and club level guests have access to a separate lounge (not the normal club lounge) with free alcoholic drinks. So doesn't seem to be an issue; people were also eating and drinking juices/smoothies in public by the pool (served by the hotel)