Arabic coffee is tasty, and fun to drink out of those tiny little thimble cups.
But where to go when you just want a big mug of hot chocolate or a real cappuccino?
Muscat (unlike the rest of Oman) has a fair share of western coffee shops, but to me, one stands above the rest. My favorite spot in Muscat to relax with a book on a Thursday afternoon is the corniche by the Intercontinental Hotel. You can pick from the perennially present Starbuck, or the less than great Costa Coffee, but my choice is always Second Cup. Maybe it's just that mammoth dollop of home-made whipped cream they put on top of everything? After a drink and a few chapters, take a stroll on the public beach that is blissfully tolerant of all sorts: bikinis, hijabs, speedos and dishdashas. It makes for a very pleasant couple hours, and for me at least, a much needed break from the mountain isolation.
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Hi Clare,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. I have lived in Dubai for 13 years, am newly single and now facing a possible relocation to Muscat. I am very apprehensive about it and am reading all that I can about life in Oman. Coffee and a book have been my ultimate form of soul medicine for a while and reading your post was extremely reassuring. Thank you!