Hello everyone,
Greetings and Happy Ramadaan !!!
As I am contemplating a move a move to Muscat, I was looking for some pertinent information and chanced upon this site. I must say, browsing through the posts here have surely helped a lot . Stuff like, just an offer letter means nothing, one has to be sure that the labor clearance from Ministry of Manpower is in place.
Most of the common questions that I had seems to have got answered .
Obviously, till I am not on ground, it is very difficult to figure out where and what kind of accommodation would meet my need (tastes are very individualistic). Though I reckon that is the most variable determinant as far as cost of living is concerned.
I have a few questions. ( I do acknowledge this might have been answered somewhere but i couldn't find).
1. What is the best way to know Omani culture ? If there are links - it would be helpful if someone pasted them in a response. Would be keen to learn about their way of life apart from working/earning/saving !
2. If my would be workplace is in Central Business District in Muscat , what would be a good residential neighborhood for a furnished apartment (preferably gated community)? I would prefer 2.5 or 3BHK . Schools are not a criteria as my son is pursuing his MS elsewhere and would not join us.
3. Looking at the procedure of getting a driving license and the fact that my stay may not be more than 2/3 years, I would prefer a cab or car rental . Would there be pick up/ drop services by cabs or do i need to rent a car and have a part time driver ? Any pointers towards associated costs?
Those who have checked Numbeo ...how close are numbers to the actuals ?
Again , none of questions require any urgent attention, yet appreciate if someone responded or gave me pertinent links to websites ...it would be great !
Have a wonderful day/evening !
Das