Originally Posted by
Samuel Bolton
When we went there the streets were virtually deserted with almost everything close though I think this was mainly due to Ramadan, probably not the best time to visit an Islamic country!
Things are pretty dull during the day in Ramadan, but it can be a very interesting time in the evening, especially if you have contacts that can get you into a private iftar party.
Muscat is a great destination, far and away the most interesting and rewarding of the Gulf States.