#muttrah

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A man reading on the waterfront in Muttrah, Oman

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Mosque at Muttrah Corniche - Muscat, Oman.

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Muttrah, Oman

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Muttrah

Muttrah is a traditional town just outside Muscat. It used to be the largest commercial area of Oman and still has a large port, servicing a range of craft, from cruise ships, commercial freighters to the Sultan's yacht. It's also home to Muttrah Souk, where vendors cater to locals and tourists alike with silver, traditional clothing, frankincense and other souvenirs. Muttrah is a very popular area for Omanis, expats and tourists to spend time - exercising on the corniche, drinking tea or coffee in the many cafes, and browsing in the souk and other little stores selling knick-knacks and silver.

My highlight on the corniche is the section of traditional buildings with intricate balconies and windows just before the Masjid Al Rasool Al A'dham. The mosque itself stands out with it's beautifully intricate minaret and dome. These traditional buildings and the Muttrah Fort contrast with the modern fish market constructed at the Sultan Qaboos Port end of the corniche.

As mentioned, the corniche is often busy with people walking and running. There is also a new exercise area towards the Riyam Park section, opposite a little stand where you can rent bikes for young and old. The return trip from the fish market to Riyam is around 5km, but can be extended by continuing towards Kalbuh or even Old Muscat. It's a fun route to run, with plenty to keep you occupied. There is also a hiking trail that begins near Riyam Park (post coming soon on that).

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Muttrah, Muscat, Oman

Anfal Shamsudeen

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Muttrah, Muscat, Oman

Anfal Shamsudeen

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Mosques, Forts, And Cave Diving In Oman

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Kullon Mena exhibition is an expression of empathy and human kindness. It is a forward-motion against the routinization of the consequences of war, away from the traffic in angry words and around the pervasive notion that privilege does not entitle its holder to empathy.

Kullon Mena is organized by @r.a.s.m.a Art Consultancy and curated by Rasmia Noor Mohammed Al Zadjali.

The Exhibition is at the Muttrah Fish Market open tell March 2 2023

The artists

@rihamnoor @safaarruas @elmiraabolhasani

The curator

@R.A.S.M.A