Muscat, the capital of Oman, has the status of a global city. That means it’s a crucial node in the world’s economic system. I bet you’re thinking about all the petroleum, the LPG, and whatnot. It’s not just that, Muscat is one of the most multicultural cities in the region. The Omani are known for their legendary hospitality. They’re open to tourists, especially those willing to learn about Islam. That means a lot in these hyper-orthodox countries. You won’t see any of those ridiculous projects like in Abu Dhabi. In fact, Muscat is a very compact city, literally. Mountains surrounding it prevent further expansion. People are relatively down to earth here. They don’t build artificial islands. They don’t need to be the best in the world at everything. That doesn’t mean the...
