Saturday 27 / April / 2024
Wadi Al Khoudh
This is one of the largest wadis in the Sultanate, and it is located within Muscat. Its breezy weather and exotic atmosphere make it a favourite place to have a campfire and barbecue for both locals and expats who know about it, though it remains undiscovered by many.
Location: Wadi Al Khoudh,
Al Khoudh Village, Seeb
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Dunes of Bousher
Bousher dunes is the closest thing to a proper desert that you can find within Muscat. The huge sand dune is similar to those in Wahiba Sands, except that it rises above residential areas and busy streets, rather than the expanse of the Empty Quarter. It is a great place to have a dune-top barbecue, if you can get up there in your 4x4.
Location: Bousher, Muscat
(nearby Expressway)
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Al Khoudh Street
This long road is one of the most popular spots for wintertime campfires. Starting from The University roundabout and running all the way to the Muscat Expressway, the area is mostly occupied by young men who enjoy a late tea and chat by their fires.
Location: Al Khoudh Street, Seeb
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Al Maqamat Street
Locally known as ‘racing street’, this Al Mabela thoroughfare stretches from industrial Al Mabela to Sultan Qaboos main road in Barka. What sets this area apart is that it is spacious, relatively quiet, and family-friendly. Watching the cars go by while you enjoy the flames is a bonus.
Location: Al Maqamat Street,
Al Mabela, Seeb
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Beaches
Beaches may be summertime favourites, but in the winter they are some of the best places to set up campfires and enjoy the chilly ocean breeze. Some of the best places for a beach side campfire are nearby Ghubra and Azaiba, Barka’s Sawadi beach, and slightly more remote Yiti and Sifah.
