Wednesday 01 / April / 2026
Muscat: Chef Salim Al Kalbani and his wife Amal have given their dreams life with the opening of the new Al Loomie Restaurant at Al Bustan Palace.
With Minister of Tourism Ahmed Bin Hamed Al Mahrizi acting as the guest of honour, the couple hope their new restaurant - which specialises in given traditional Omani food a modern take - will add to the profile of the famed Al Bustan Palace, and help contribute towards Oman's economic diversification policy.
In this context, chef Al Kalbani has ensured that the staff who work in his kitchen are 100% Omani. All of the crockery used in the restaurant - which also features the works of local artists and artisans - is locally sourced as well.
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"We bring together local products and contemporary culinary techniques," said Amal Al Kalbani, who is also the Managing Director and part-owner of Al Loomie. "It's a five-star dining experience in a traditional ambience, with a la carte, set menus and an unbeatable all-inclusive barbecue and selected beverages night every Thursday, offering everything from lobster and oysters to lamb chops and mishkak, live music and bread making, henna and a free chauffeur service to and from your home - there is no better place to experience Oman."
Al Loomie is located in the Seblat Garden of Al Bustan Palace, and can accommodate 300 people outdoors and a further 81 diners indoors.
The restaurant opens at 6pm every night of the week, and also offer a Saturday brunch from 11am to 3pm. For reservations and more information, please call 90976666 or email reservations@alloomie.com.
