Past

PS111 A once beautiful structure in the old "souq" (market) in Ibra, 375km
South of Sohar.

Compromise

PS081 Al Jumeira building in Sohar souq is a mix of old and modern
architectural style in Oman.

Reminiscent

PS040  It used to be a lovely house to live in.

I have entered this photo in the scenic sunday meme.  To view other pictures please click on the link Scenic Sunday.

Modern

PS030  The New Sohar Fish Market.

A modern facility that started operations in 2008.  It has a high open-ceiling allowing air to circulate inside providing comfort to the buying public. There are approximately 80 stalls but only half of it are usually occupied. A fish cleaning/cutting section is located at the longer side facing the sea. Parallel to this section is a waiting area that is provided with several plasma tvs for entertainment while waiting. The upper part of the wall inside is decorated with giant pictures of different kinds of fishes and fishing activities in Oman.  Busiest days are on thursdays and fridays.

Elegance

PS028 The Dhow Marina Restaurant in Sohar Corniche

This is the newest (seafood) restaurant that opened in Sohar.  Me and my friends came here one late evening and had the opportunity to try their hot beverages particularly the turkish coffee. We stayed at the roof deck because of the cozy ambience and the superb view of the brightly illuminated Sohar Corniche road. The service crew served our coffee at just the right temperature to balance the cool winter breeze blowing on our faces.  They were also polite, friendly and kind enough to give us an extra serving of the coffee free of charge.  We were delighted with this gesture and for that we will come back one weekend and try their buffet servings...

The Dhow Marina Restaurant serves:

  a) Food Buffet: Mon & Thu from 7:30pm to 11:30pm

  b) Grand Buffet: Thu & Fri from 12:15pm to 4:00pm

  c) Ala Carte: Daily from 12:15pm to 11:00pm