Oman – A sense of tranquility wraps around us as we gaze at white latticed buildings and mosques wedged between charcoal mountains and the royal blue Gulf waters. The heat of the sun is tempered by gentle breezes. Our walk along the seaside promenade is filled with alluring detours; a stop at the fish market…
by Irene Butler – Oman Pics/ – Visibly absent in Oman is the sky-scraper obsession of the UAE. The architecture in Muscat, the capital city, is tied closely to tradition with most buildings ranging from between three and seven storeys in white or sandy shades, many with the arched windows common in Arabic design. The…
