Party and Fireworks: Make friends with PDO people

It's good to have friends who work for PDO, the local national Oil Company. Any expats new to Oman are highly recommended to befriend PDO people, because they can invite you to.... their Club. Situated on perhaps the best beach in all Oman.

Images of RAHRC, borrowed from PDORC website


Thanks to such friends I wangled an invite. Went there Wednesday night to see 2 tribute bands playing - of the Eagles and U2. Dinner and a drink included all for 15 rials pp [~$40]. After a few bottles of South African bubbles, and at just 5 rials a bottle can you blame my indulgence?, they sounded as good as the real thing. A blast was had by the roughly 800 people there.

Possibly the safest rock concert I've ever been to. Loads of kids, and a great mix of Expats and Omanis, all getting stuck in to the bar and shakin their rumps as only middle aged white folks can.

Excellent. And a great way to celebrate Obama's victory too. I watched his speech, and was struck by how impressive this man is.

Next night, it seemed all of Muscat was there to watch a great display of free fireworks. Masses of Omani teens, all scoping out the opposite sex and flirting. Very Cute. And a really great show. Thanks PDO! (and friends)