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Muscat Nightlife

Nightlife in Muscat tends to refer more to a picnic under the streetlamps of the coast road or a few kebabs with friends at one of the ubiquitous coffee shops. That said, all the hotels have lively bars (with a licence for alcohol) and a few local dance venues are beginning to gather momentum. All are obliged to double as restaurants.

Most of Muscat's cultural activities are arranged on an ad hoc basis. To find out what's on, buy a copy of Oman Today (Muscat's monthly What's On listing) or check the English daily newspapers, such as the Oman Observer (www.omanobserver.com).

Bars in Muscat

Rocklands

Much less hip (in fact more T-Bone) is the new kid on the block, Rocklands. Located in the Ramee Guestline Hotel, this live rock venue doubles as a steak bar.

Way 1622, Qurm
Tel: 2456 4443.
Website: www.rameehotels.com

Trader Vics

For modish maracas-shaking, there's a nightly ensemble of Santana-types at Trader Vics, InterContinental Hotel, Shatti Al-Qurm. The dance floor is limited but it doesn't stop diners and divas jostling for hip space - especially after one or two of the venue's professional cocktails.

Shatti al-Qurm
Tel: 2468 0000.
Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com

Clubs in Muscat

Pavo Real

For those for whom East Coast means less Mombassa and more Mexico, Pavo Real offers tequila-fuelled dancing at weekends (Wednesday and Thursday nights in Muscat).

Medinat Qaboos Shopping Complex
Tel: 2460 2603.

Live Music in Muscat

Al-Bustan Hotel

His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos, is a classical music enthusiast and concerts are occasionally performed at Al-Bustan Hotel.

Muttrah
Tel: 2479 9666.
Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com

Club Safari

Located in the basement of the Grand Hyatt Muscat, a live band playing East African rhythms reminds Muscat citizens of their Zanzibari connections.

Shatti Al Qurm
Tel: 2464 1234.
Website: www.muscat.grand.hyatt.com

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