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THIS WEEK IN OMAN
DRIVE TO THE HIDDEN TREASURE
LOOK COOL WHEN IT’S COLD
GO BEHIND THE CAMERA
If you are in search of wadis or some camping spots, go to Wadi Al Khoudh and soak up in its greenery and rustic charms. PAGE 10
Mix-and-match items from your wardrobe and add a dash of some new fabrics and prints till the weather stays pleasant. PAGE 14
With new technologies and the region’s scenic beauty, the filmmaking industry in Oman is evolving. PAGE 18
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SATURDAY 7:00pm Tale of West Side Enjoy the energetic and melodramatic West Side Story based on Shakespeare’s, Romeo and Juliet. This classic Broadway play is not to be missed. Royal Opera House Muscat +968 2440 3300 rohmuscat.org
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TAKE ME TO THE WADI STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY SALIM AL AFIFI
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eekend getaways and long road trips add an extra sparkle to our usual, routine-driven holidays, and if you are in Oman you already know that there are innumerable places to explore here. From beaches with white sands and lagoons filled with pink water, to peaky mountains and shadowy caves; Oman continues to be a treasure trove for all those who love to venture out. But a visit to these spots require prior planning and time too. Recently during one such casual sojourn I stumbled upon a hidden gem within the capital. Resplendent with dirt-coloured oasis and exotic greenery, Wadi Al Khoudh is a must visit place in Oman. What makes this place so special is that it’s yet to be explored fully, and many tourists aren’t aware of this place. They go to other areas in search of wadis and camping spots, not knowing that what they’re looking for is stone’s throw away. Wadi Al Khoudh might not have the rustic desert charm of the Sharqiyah Sands or the eye-soothing greenery of the grasscovered mountains of Salalah, but it certainly has a beauty of its own. And how could I miss it. With the all-new 2017 Hyundai Creta I was soon on the roads with my friends, some sleeping bags, food baskets, and not to forget, my favourite playlist. We started our journey from Wattayah where I picked up my
Creta that looked quite appealing, and was more like a mini Santa Fe. When it comes to cars I have a special place in my heart for crossovers, and this particular one has been designed in that concept with utmost precision. With Hyundai’s eye-catching signature frontal grill, cool tail lights, perfectly designed curves, and sporty roofline, Creta combines sportiness with a bit of practicality. The 1.6-litre petrol engine, which is good enough, is equipped with a six-speed automatic gearbox. You might have apprehensions when it comes to the torque, but I was quite impressed by the smooth and flawless shift of gears. The engine will slightly roar as it cannot keep up with the sudden action but to avoid this you can shift to the manual mode and change gears at your own pace. As I drove towards Wadi Al Khoudh, I took the Expressway that led further to the wadi. After about 30-minutes drive, I took the Al Khoudh Village exit on my right, and continued straight until I reached a bridge-like road with two huge mountains enclosing it in. This was the entrance to Al Khoudh Village, an isolated residential town known by the name of old Al Khoudh. As I entered this secluded neighbourhood, I was a bit disappointed seeing a series of modern villas as I had imagined it to be more like a village. Nevertheless, the town has maintained the charms of a quaint old town and we could see children
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playing on the streets, women enjoying their afternoon tea, and men preparing their 4x4s for a wadi adventure. You can also see a few weathered houses with ancient architecture and their colour palette soaked up in magnificence. I truly enjoyed this session of village exploration and so did my Creta as it moved swiftly around corners and rugged roads with its great suspension. After an hour of exploration and sightseeing, we reached the wadi that stretches from Al Khoudh to Ma’abela. As we reached at the entrance point, I realised that only 4x4 vehicles could go in, as some parts of the wadis were steep with massive stones. In some areas water was deep as it had rained a few days ago. Without taking any risk, I parked my Creta on a flat surface nearby the entrance, and continued the journey by foot. As we walked inside the wadi, I was fascinated by the striking ambiance. There were small oasis of water scattered all over with clear water running non-stop towards the main wadi. We also witnessed some rare plants growing amid dirtcoloured waters. With a breezy air tickling my sense, I was sure that this place would be my new favourite spot. As my friends and I found a hotspot amid the plants, we sat for lunch and barbecued our sausages (this was the easiest and quickest option for our last minute trip), and made sandwiches with lettuce, mustard, and a lot of mayonnaise. Sitting in this
part of Muscat, I glanced around in wonder, looking at this view in front of me that looked like a painting; green plants floating on water, with long bushes that looked like a cornfield stretching along the wadi, with mountains in the background. I was overwhelmed with bliss as I overlooked this undiscovered land from far. Soon the night started creeping in and we lit a campfire and had our homemade karak tea before dozing off. While my friends are campers at heart, I always find it difficult to sleep out in the open. So I found a way out to ease my discomfort and quickly walked back to my Creta, rolled the window down, and let Ed Sheeran put me to sleep with his soothing vocals playing in my ears. The next day, we woke up late, did another session of sausage barbecue and decided to have a quick dip in the wadi waters. I’m not quite fond of the idea of swimming in wadis as it can be dangerous, but if caution is taken, there’s nothing as fun as this lively activity. Before heading back home, I took several photos of the all-new Hyundai Creta, adorning its exterior styling, and then packed our belongings and drove back home. Being truly a one-of-a-kind place in Muscat, Wadi Al Khoudh tops in my list of places to camp in Muscat; a perfect place to have it all without traversing a far-off distance. —salim@timesofoman.com
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Enjoy the rich and diverse cuisines of Far East along with their warm hospitality at The Asian that serves up some steaming, fiery fare STORY ASHISH DUBASH • PHOTOGRAPHY SALIM AL AFIFI
Location The Asian South Ghubrah, Muscat Open from 11am -12 midnight Contact: +968 2450 2784; +968 2450 2640
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Start With... Deli Fried Platter A delicious platter with a mix of crispy fried calamari, Chinese veg toast, spicy marinated chicken wings, crispy chicken strings on a bed of yellow rice served with French fries, this jaw dropping starter platter has almost all your favourites and is sufficient for four. It is almost impossible to not dive into these lip-smacking flavours that make the perfect finger food too. And before you tuck them in don’t forget to dip them in the gorgeous sweet and sour apricot sauce that happens to be the chef’s special too. OMR9.600 Asian Dragon Maki If you want to get sold on sushi then try the Asian Dragon Maki. With the crispy tempura fried prawns with eel, avocado, crab stick, cucumber and topped with tempura flakes, this sushi roll is a burst of flavours. Served with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger, they aren’t just delicious but also looks tantalising. OMR4.200 Slurp On.. Mongolian Hot Pot Soup Unlike the other thick and creamy soups that we are used to having, Mongolian Hot Pot Soup is the perfect contrast. A Mangolian style chicken soup along with broccoli, mushrooms, and red capsicum, this flavourful soup is very soothing and the best aspect is it won’t fill you up too much before you dig into your main course. But most of all it is the perfect winter warmer. OMR1.600 Eat Your Fill... Thai Shrimp Noodles Asian stir fried noodles with prawns, peppers, broccoli, snowpeas, and other vegetables has a distinct flavour of kaffir lime adding extra fragrance to the dish. OMR3.600 Cambodian Coriander Chicken Awaken your senses with this wok sautéed chicken in Thai coriander marinade, and served with Thai basil rice. The rice ring with flavourful chicken in the centre makes this a complete meal. The freshness of the coriander and the flavours of the other spices like lemongrass, chillies, and black peppercorns are whizzed into a real spicy musthave dish. OMR3.600
Thai Steamed Fish Nestled in a boat shaped foil pocket, this simple but delicious dory fish fillets with calamari, prawns, and mussels is served with Thai basil rice and stir fried vegetables. Infused and soaked in the fragrance of lemon grass and tamarind stock this classic dish was the real surprise element of the day. OMR5.900 Shredded Crunchy Fried Beef Add a little crunch to your meal by having the spicy crispy golden fried beef that is tossed in tomato chilli sauce. The smoky aftertaste is what makes it different from the rest. OMR3.400 Chef’s Special Chicken Blended well with mixed vegetables in ketchup and Szechwan sauce this chef’s special chicken with its little sweet and little spicy taste turned out to be the real feast from the East. OMR3.300 Create Your Own Stir-Fry Mangolian Barbecue If you want to taste the real harmony of far eastern flavours try the Mongolian barbecue. You can actually create your own food. All you need to do is to choose from a variety of items like chicken, shrimps, lamb, and beef, put them in a bowl and then add the accompaniments of mushrooms, peppers, onion, broccoli, corn, and cabbage displayed at the counter. There is also an array of sauces to choose. From ginger, garlic, and peanut to barbecue, chilli or schezwan, take your pick. Hand over your bowl to the chef standing behind the live counter to make it for you. Have your Mongolian bowl with a complimentary portion of rice or noodles along with a bowl of soup to complete your meal. OMR3.900 Sip Session Pepper Mint Crush As you enjoy the sumptuous meal take a sip of a thirst quenching drink of a mint and lemonade crush with fresh mint leaves. OMR1.700 Spring Breeze A cocktail with muddled strawberry with a hint of mojito, orange juice, and lemonade this is a perfect drink to while away your time. OMR1.700 —ashishdubash@timesofoman.com
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HOW TO DRESS FOR
Yes, it is true that otherwise sunny Oman does not have a lot of the real winter (as we would like); but that doesn’t mean we can’t dress for the season and have a special winter style. Mix-and-match items from your wardrobe and add a dash of some new fabrics and prints that clearly say ‘winter is here’. STORY ANTARA BOSE
Keep your legs warm and trendy in some tights or leggings If you still want to wear your skirts or dresses in winter, the easiest way to refrain from looking bare and inadequately dressed is to slip into a pair of these. What’s more? Tights come in so many different colours other than black. (But hey, black makes legs look slimmer and you’ll see most celebs sporting this colour.) Leggings are a great substitute for jeans if you are aiming for a sleeker silhouette under your jacket. Dress ideas: Corduroy and synthetic cotswool skirts are a classic combination with leggings for a winter look. Layer it with turtlenecks or button-down shirts If you thought you had to pack your favourite summer dresses for warmer months, think again. Layering your dresses with something nice and full on the inside lets you flaunt all your dainty summer-wear in a whole new fashion. A winter-wardrobe must-have, nothing screams winter like a snug and stylish turtleneck tee. Button down shirts, on the other hand, work great to complete any summer dress that would otherwise leave you quite cold and bare for a winter day. Dress ideas: Wear a turtleneck just the way it is with nice bottoms or layer it below a long summer dress. Opt for pastel shades in cotton for winter afternoons and go for a more knitted material in darker colours for the nights when the temperature drops even further. Strappy summer dresses in floral prints can be matched with a button-down shirt in a bold colour. Throw on a denim jacket This evergreen winter wardrobe essential never goes out of style. (And you just knew that was coming, didn’t you?) And the best part is you can wear a denim jacket with absolutely anything. Whether it’s a quick dash to the grocery store or an even-
ing coffee with the girls, a well-fitted denim jacket can instantly add that touch of style to any dress. Dress ideas: Pair a denim jacket with a winter plaid shirt. If you have a frilly, summer favourite that is a sleeveless top or dress, you can slip a denim jacket over it for that winter cover. And of course, you can also tie it around your waist if it gets warmer to sport a little old-school style.
waist. For some added style, hold the two-ends in place with a belt across the waist. Alternatively if the fringes are beaded, wrap the scarf around and bring the tassels to hang loosely down your front. Printed satin scarves (vegan-made of course) look very elegant when used to cover just the top of your head or as a sleek knot around the neck.
Season’s shoes Boots are all the rage this season. Go thigh-high if you are really looking for that added oomph. Alternatively, you can play it safe in a pair of simple ankle boots that suits all occasions (and comfort levels). With a variety of prints and styles to choose from, winter is the perfect time to bring out the boots. Stacked boots with solid thick heels are not just comfortable to wear but definitely look real chic as well. Then again, for fancier occasions, there are the strappy lace boots with stilettos. Dress ideas: Match a pair of thigh-high boots with a fullsleeved coat-frock to ensure you keep the cold out and get a full cover. If thigh-high boots seem a little too bold, a pair of fancy, ankle length high-heeled boots in a bright colour with leggings will surely liven up a gloomy day.
Cardigans of various sizes No, they aren’t of our grandmother’s era but can sure look disproportionate if worn with the wrong things. If you are wearing a loose or wrap around cardigan, try swapping a short dress or skirt with skinny jeans or jeggings instead to avoid looking bulky on top. Something fitted below (even thigh-high boots) creates that contrast in silhouette. On the other hand, never wear short cardigans with long t-shirts. They are perfect for dresses that have a profound waist band where the cardigan doesn’t go lower than five inches below the waist. Dress ideas: Knee-length cardigans have made a prominent presence on fashion runways. Wear it with a crop top and fitted jeans or leggings for a casual yet stylish getup. Knee-high fitted boots, a short dress and a simple long cardigan on top has been accepted as a favourite combination amongst style icons.
Make the most of scarves and shawls Especially those blanket scarves which can double as a shawl when a pleasant evening transits to a cooler than expected night. Go for crochet stoles which give your dress a peek-a-boo look if you don’t want to completely drape yourself in one. Knitted scarves are a favourite for winters too. Smaller scarves (that don’t have the property of doubling over as a blanket) can be used to delicately cover just the head to keep ears warm. Dress ideas: Pick a long tasselled scarf and wrap it around your neck once. Let the tassels hang on either side of your
Hi Beauty Editor, Antara Bose is a model turned fashion and beauty consultant. A popular blogger, anchor, and voice over artist, she maintains a deep connection with the local fashion industry and is passionate about discovering and celebrating aspiring talent as well as promoting animal rights. For fashion updates with a side of humour and sarcasm follow Antara on instagram @antarabose and on Facebook (Antara Bose)
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Body of Work: Mavuri Ramesh A growing community of local photographers in Oman are capturing moments and sharing their unique perspectives on the people, places, and cultures of their homeland through visual stories. Hi Weekly is proud to present photographic selections from local talent that showcase everything that the Sultanate is about, from fashion to food to wildlife. Submissions are welcome.
Meet the Photographer Mavuri Ramesh Where are you from? India, and currently working in Oman Where do you get your inspiration from? Hamed Al Ghanboosi, a photographer working in PDO, and my other friend, Krishnakumar Omanakuttan What type of photography do you enjoy the most? Street photography and freelance photography How can people get in touch with you to learn more about your work? GSM: +968 9922 7862 Page: Ramesh Photography Facebook: Mavuri Ramesh Instagram: @mavuriram
SUBMIT YOUR VISUAL STORIES If you would like your photographic work to be considered for Body of Work, please send a selection of your ten best images (highresolution), along with answers to the above questions to: salim@timesofoman.com
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FILMMAKING IN OMAN: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS STORY SHRUTHI NAIR
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Waljat College of Applied Sciences launched the ďŹ rst ever Campus Company supported by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund.
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Al Siraj Group Sports Day event held at the grounds of Al Ghubra plant premises.
VOLUME 10 ISSUE 59 FEBRUARY 23, 2017
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VOLUME 10 ISSUE 59 FEBRUARY 23, 2017
SUDOKU
HOW TO PLAY Fill empty cells with the numbers 1 to 9, so that each number appears once in each row, column, and area.
Level | Easy
6 1
8
7
5 7
6
5
1
8
6
2
1 3
8
5
3
6 8
7
3 9
2
5
2
9 6
8
7
1 4
Level | Moderate
8
3 3
4 4
2
8
3 7
8
1
6
7
9
4
7
8
5
4
5
7
6
8
6
8 9
3
5 9
6
Level | Difficult
6
8
2
9
9 3
2
5 3
8
5
5 6
8
5
3
9
PLAY AND WIN
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7 4
6
1
6 2
2 4
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