Who are the expats that live in Oman?

Oman has a noticeable expat population consisting of mainly British, American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African citizens. It’s easy to make friends with expats and locals through social clubs and organisations.

What is the cost of living in Oman?

The cost of living in Oman varies, depending on whether one is in the bigger cities or the smaller rural towns. As a rule, it is higher in Muscat than neighbouring regions, but salaries are adjusted to account for this. Eating Asian and Omani food can be inexpensive, but watch out for the price of alcohol and Western clothing brands.

Is it easy to work in Muscat Oman?

Because Muscat is a small city, networking is easy and everyone seems to know everyone. Getting cosy with the corporate in-crowd will certainly have its benefits. Expats must be sponsored by an employer to work in Oman, which can leave people feeling tied to their employers.

Do you need a car to live in Oman?

Owning a car is also a good idea if expats want to visit rural areas or go camping. The cost of living in Oman varies, depending on whether one is in the bigger cities or the smaller rural towns.

Are there any single women working in Doha?

Working in Doha, Qatar, was her first expatriate experience. Now in her fourth year in Qatar, she was happy to provide information about her experiences, and the inside scoop for, as the song goes, all the single ladies. Would you describe yourself as an extrovert, introvert, or somewhere in between?

Can a British expat have a child in Dubai?

There are various implications involved in having children while in Dubai that you should fully acquaint yourself with when choosing to do so. As an expat in Dubai, you certainly won’t feel like a minority; on the contrary, over 80% of the people living in the emirate are expats!

What is it like for a single woman in Qatar?

A question that frequently comes up among our female candidates is “What is it like for a single woman in Qatar ?” To get the inside scoop, we did a Q&A with a 30-something teacher from the US Midwest. Working in Doha, Qatar, was her first expatriate experience.

Do you live with colleagues in the Middle East?

[Housing is commonly provided for expatriate staff everywhere in the Middle East.] So I’m only with colleagues — you live with everyone you work with, which leaves you with not a lot of privacy. But it is my own space — it’s huge and beautiful.