@@amaneehmeh8756 Oman has a lot of interesting cultural places to visit during weekends. Old villages, forts, mountain hiking, desert tours, souks. The people are super friendly anywhere you visit. Shopping is a breeze. Dubai is for opulence, huge malls, glitz n bling bling. Oman is the best. I haven't been to Qatar but it's small.
Great video. I am an American expat living in Salalah doing engineering work. Definitely have to take the good w/ the bad, but all in all I find Oman to be a very welcoming, peaceful place.
My brother forgot to mention the extensive spy network located in Oman, operated and run by the Israeli mossad, it's their pegasus HQ for middle east and south Asia. On a lighter note, the royal family is heavily homosexual for the last couple of generations. The previous sultan killed his own father upon returning after studying college in UK.
I am Omani and I can definitely say you're absolutely right on all the points you have mentioned... If you're upto socializing and adventures, there are some groups of hiking in Muscat and absolutely free, which you can enjoy and get to know more about Muscat and Oman in general...
@@zenaz7556 Hi,I lived in the UAE and Qatar for more than 10 years but I never had Qatari or Emarati friends All foreigners Syrian, Lebanon were mostly I was going out with and till today we stayed friends
Glad to hear this because it’s true the communication is not greatly accessible as it’s mostly in Arabic or generally speaking there’s a lack of information for expats especially when it comes to online newspapers Times of Oman being one that is always so vague with details pertaining to events…so one often misses out.
السلام عليكم You are fortunate by the grace of Allah to be living amongst Muslims. Imagine how it was for our brothers and sisters sixty years ago, living without modern conveniences like air conditioning. I spend a lot of time in Morocco, but when I am back in the United States I really miss the Athan of fajr and walking to the masjid. I also miss the peace of mind of feeling safe and everyone greeting me with salaam.(Priceless)
Its true.I live far away from Morocco and I miss the Athan .. and hearing Assalamualikum.....makes me feel alife...I think what he needs time to adapt to the weather and his people because Oman is a beautiful country and its safe for famillies with children.....I wish if I could live in a Muslim country like Oman or Madina.
I’m from Yemen 🇾🇪. Our peoples have so much in common with the Omanis 🇴🇲. But look where Oman is heading and where Yemen is heading. Sad to say but Yemen is heading for Desaster and poverty. Nevertheless I wish Oman prosperity because they are the most genuine friends of Yemen in the Arab world
Oman has oil that's why nothing special about oman, yemen has genuine brave people who are fighting for pal*estine despite being poor and weak, shame on its sultan and it's people
Yemen is loved a lot more than other Arab countries! You guys are brave, have a rich culture, long long history not “plastic”-culture, top class cuisine…. You guys are winners in the Aakhira too insha Allah 🤲🏽
Muscat is more like a big town hence why your able to breath and see sunsets because they are not covered with sky scrapers. Oman is not for everyone if your a city person who likes to shop or wants Amazon convenience than your better off in a place such as Dubai. Additionally we’re a small population we are very laid back and like our slow living lifestyle. Everything takes time here and we’re in no rush anyways.
Slow living and laid back is not the term to use for poor service standards. If someone promises to send your food at a certain time and they habitually do not - that is dishonest, lazy and poor service. It's amazing how Muslim countries so consistently are less honest than western non Muslim countries despite our religion putting huge emphasis on honesty in business relations. Sad.
you summed up Oman lifestyle in a few lines :) I lived in Muscat for many years and then Salalah, peaceful country with a laid back lifestyle. I noticed a slight change in the people of Muscat in the last years though.
Being "laid back" is no excuse for being a lazg curropted asshole😊 this guy was kind and used the word "laid back" to describe omani bureaucracy but the correct word is "lazy curropt assholes"
salam alaikum Mustafa, I'm a european muslima expat living in Oman since 20 years. It's true what you're saying but there are some options to deal better with the heat depending on the place you live.. for example in Qurum near the ocean you have this crazy humidity while behind the mountain in Al Amerat, (for example Jufaina or near the road to the beautiful mahmiya) it's completely DRY, no humidity at all.. During summer heat good places to go to escape the heat are Al Ashkhara, white sand dunes of Khaluf, Duqm and of course Salalah which has temperatures around 20/25°C during summer because of the Khareef it'll become green like Switzerland with many waterfalls
@@salehaljadidi8206no need to be rude, he's telling his experience, we welcome everyone here in Oman don't be negative especially towards our Muslim brothers & sisters , they're very welcome to be part of our country.
Salam sister, I've recently come back from Muscat and loved it. and thinking of relocating there with my wife (recently married/ no kids). We're from the UK, and I'm in IT myself but finding that there are not good job sites that lead to job opportunities in Muscat, any advice would be welcome many thanks.
Hello Mustafa. Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly about your experience in Oman. I have been living in Oman for nearly 4 years now. Yes, it takes a while to adapt to the heat. Life is basically divided in two very different seasons and lifestyles: the winter months during which you can go out, and the rest of the year during which you live indoors (in often freezing cold buildings due to the AC!). In terms of checking out changes in laws etc, I think it might be a good idea for you to go to a Sanat office. There are many in most towns. If they don't speak English, they should be able to put you in contact with a lawyer who can. It's free and reliable. I hope this helps!
Salaam, brother. I've recently come back from Muscat and loved it. I am considering relocating there with my wife (who recently married and has no kids). We're from the UK, and I'm in IT industry myself but finding that there are no good job sites that lead to job opportunities in Muscat, any advice would be welcome many thanks.
Salaam, brother. I've recently come back from Muscat and loved it. I am considering relocating there with my wife (who recently married and has no kids). We're from the UK, and I'm in IT industry myself but finding that there are no good job sites that lead to job opportunities in Muscat, any advice would be welcome many thanks.
I am Omani too. But Amazon delivers to my place. Also its true if you want to rent "lets say" a flat then its better to contact the owner directly instead of real estate agents. I found my flat in open souq app and the communication went smooth with the owner
Thank you for sharing your experiences so candidly. As someone from Oman, I can genuinely relate to the points you’ve made. Adjusting to the climate and lifestyle here does take time, but it’s rewarding in the end. The distinction between the cooler winter months and the more intense summer period is something that many residents, both locals and expatriates, learn to navigate over time. I hope that as you continue your journey in Oman, you find more ways to adapt and integrate into the community, particularly with local customs and greetings, which can greatly enrich your experience. Omanis are known for their hospitality, and engaging with this aspect of the culture can be incredibly fulfilling. Wishing you all the best as you continue to make Oman your home.
Like Europ in winter....not much to do outside....heaters on,, raining pretty much for months,, snow,long dark days, depressed people ,.just waiting for the spring to see a smile on peoples face 😅😅
I have travelled to Oman various times for projects during last 15 years and, Alhdumdillah I stayed in Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, Nizwa, Fahud and Sur. Honestly, this is the best country in the entire middle east. I love the friendliness, peace and beauty of this country, MashaAllah !
The main thing is people have respect and you feel safe from crime. That’s more than enough for me brother. The UK has become a place where not to live.
August has been great , and as an Omani who grew up in London Omani summer over Uk winter which is almost all year round 😅. In Oman we swim in the ocean, or head to the mountains and some to Salalah monsoon season
Yes, 50 degrees. True!!! Be prepared. 😅 Learn to change your diary to Oman time. Busiest during the evenings. Expat Teachers enjoy Summer Holidays away from the heat. The deliveries are done via location. We do not need numbers on the houses, location suffice. Sorry to hear about your bad experience with estate agents. You can get things fast and easily. Ask your colleagues how they found their accommodation. That is usually the fastest way you get in contact with property owners. Upsell of medical procedures happens everywhere! Most companies employing expats, are responsible to provide you with some form of medical insurance. Maybe after living in Oman for a while, this person will realise that not everything he struggles with, is everybody's reality here. I love Oman. It is my adopted country - hope to live here for as long as I possibly can!
It’s the best place to be brother. He isn’t lying about any of this, but I love it here. There are obvious trade offs, so one must be willing to make some sacrifices. However, Oman more than makes up for its apparent shortcomings.
ASA. All the things you mentioned are a small price to pay to live in peace and comfort. Maybe not having things delivered changes the mind and spirit to adapt to patience and will help let go of hyper consumerism. It's not just a different country but a different mindset. What happens when the AC goes bad? I hope it doesn't take forever for someone to show up and fix it! 😁
Bro about to get dropped by Oman after the gov’t sees this 😂😂 all jokes aside thanks for sharing these experiences, it’s always a learning experience moving to a new country in a new region of the world, InshaAllah
@@DIO_SCENTI Omani government are actually quite good and advance. Their system is quite solid just for working cultures in general are slower even in Doha. O think it is always the case about hot country. Even if you are in Spain, Italy, Indonesia things are slower compared with America, Hong Kong, Germany
Funny I had the exact same thought. These countries are spending a lot of money on creating and maintaining a certain image. If a youtuber comes along and undermines that he will get a polite notice most likely.
@@ruskinmotors9774 this is called country branding, lot of countries does it specially those I love Switzerland or USA the great. Somehow Oman is the best. We have super good neighbors from everywhere
Im an expat from Europe and the workethic is not the same as back in Europe. In the hospitality industry or service they are extremely slow, not bothered, or on their phone. It’s actually crazy and very frustrating. Like they are all on sleeping pills 💊. Yes I agree the weather in the summer is terrible. That’s why I always plan to get away for 1-2 months. It is a very slow country but nice for families. But I would never live here as a single person. Too slow, boring and not exciting for a single person
Salamz bro, I was raised in Oman and now living in the UK since i was a teenager. I absolutely love Oman as i call my home country even though it’s not my birth country. I can help you fix all those issue what you mentioned. They ain’t that big as compare to the FITNA west has for our kids and family. I would like to assist you my brother let me know in anyway and anytime. But in middle east Oman is still one of the best if not the best counties to live by far.
so valid point bro, this guy ran away from west and wants west in Arab country that's the problem of spreading fitna in arab lands... i think we should keep away from these people.
Sometime in the past Muslims went from being very hard working, better than Europeans. At our peak we had street lamps in Muslim lands before Europeans did. Religious scholars would also study the sciences etc. Laziness crept in and eventually most Muslim lands were colonized as they fell behind in the sciences and technology. The middle east seems to still have this, bringing in western Muslims to live in these countries would over time benefit them I think. But most of them only give work visas.
Oil money helps bring the "experts" into the ME Science (including Medicine), mathematics, and engineering came from the ME The current benefit system we have came from the ME Then as you said, laziness crept in and standards fell. Spot on.
@worldreg. Very hardworking? Mmm not sure muslims were ever hardworking in the West. And your religious scholars studying the sciences? Honestly the delusions and lies never end with you guys. You have and continue to be a costly burden on every country you have forced your way into.
Would love to see a how to guide about being able to prepare to go to Oman. For those who don’t have big companies or want to be employed by a Omani company, but rather have a resident visa.
Asalaam Alaikum, brother from Germany. It’s good to see this realistic video of yours about Oman. I watched a few of your videos about a year ago when you first started making them, and you were praising Oman a lot-I was quite curious about that. I used to have a business in Salalah and often visited Muscat, so I’m familiar with the situation. I understand the challenges in the UK, but you’ll always be considered a kharjee there in Oman. Perhaps you should consider exploring Germany or Romania. If you're looking to live in a Muslim country, Indonesia is much better for working online. And if you love nature like I do, then come to Europe, but avoid the UK.
Always considered a kharjee on Oman but mainland Europe is welcoming? Have you been living in a cave? The most Muslim friendly place in Europe is the UK.
@@vmoses1979for real. I’m currently living in Germany. Easily one of the most unwelcoming places ever and so racist. Also doing business here is too much of a pain. Europe in general sucks and is just getting way worse. No country is perfect
Hi bro I am Omani and welcome in your home. During summer I suggest that all of your activities should be indoor (malls, gym, etc) + visit your relatives in London. Hope we meet insha Allah.
Although I live in Saudi Arabia (10+), this is good information that I can share with others. إن شاءالله. All of the GCC/ME have their issues when it comes to customer service and proper communication. Some are or becoming better than others. Listening to your story reminds me of when we first moved to KSA. Now, we're well accumulated and many things have gotten even better, to our surprise. We have apps for rentals, delivery of all sorts and national addresses, although we still have to WhatsApp our location. We can now get packages next day. Be patient and hang in there. Every situation is temporary.
As an expat living in Oman for over 8 years we do receive orders regardless of where we are living in muscat and they have arrived to either our apartment or currently Villa. The only down fall of Amazon UAE or generally when you order from Amazon everything is not available for delivery to Oman like maybe 50% of things are undeliverable BUT… we make up for that when we visit the UK in the summer. Overall quality of life is good aside from the current heat conditions and missing familia 😢❤😅
Assalam alikom wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh habibi. Why does the Omani government not just fix this? Is it preferred in Omani culture for a reason I don’t understand? I am thinking to make Hijrah to Oman
@@BeardedGuy_Tawhid Bro, It's an Arab thing. Same situation applies in Yemen. No addresses. You just have to remember the area and the land mark. That's it.
That's not true! Every street, building, villa, business etc has an address number. Unless if you're in a newly built area which is yet to receive an address!
Mr Mustafa also as Mr Proper information teacher thank you for always providing simpliciy and oneness concised knowledge globally understood and as a african i never knew 50 degrees existed just wowzer. peace and love to you and yours and Please keep this amazing content coming also a vlog would be awesome thank you kindly!
Hi Mustafa, your video made me chuckle 😅 all fair observations although I’m surprised you didn’t know about the heat! I’m Omani but was born in London and spent many years living in the west so I’ve had my feet in both sides of the world. Getting things done is frustrating and living in this part of the world does teach you patience but I genuinely believe that ultimately the good far outweighs the bad. The poor official communication frustrates us all although being local does help you navigate officialdom easier as you would tend to know someone who can help or get things done. Someone mentioned the Sanad offices, they help in dealing with government or even better, you could employ the services of a P.R.O which stands for public relations officer which in the Omani context is someone who handles your official business with government for a fee. They do this for a living and are the quickest way to get things done but ultimately the pace of life is slower than you’re used so they help but they can’t change the culture. Just bear in mind that things are way better than they were in years gone by. Wishing you all the best in your new life in Oman.
Thanks for one honest feedback…. ❤ … once you get used to living in Oman you going to like and do the same ways - lay back, breath the air, don’t think it’s hot air , just enjoy it warmth and you will let it piercing slowly into your throat, one good reason for a good habit to drink more water - you won’t worry anymore bcz you will truly believe that whatever happens, here you are safe , you going to sync your life with all these you call ups and down things you have notice and life will be just good 😅 Enjoy your stay !
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, Mustafa! My family and I are also considering making the move to Oman, and we’re currently in Muscat for vacation and check out how living here could look like. We’ve found it a bit challenging to connect with like-minded people here, so we thought it would be great to organize a get-together. Whether it’s a ladies’ meet-up, a men’s hangout, or even a family gathering-everyone’s welcome! I think a personal exchange would be great!! If anyone’s interested, please comment below, and we can start planning - would be great within next days / weekend. Looking forward to meeting new friends!
Cob (mud/clay/aggregate) wall construction dissipates the heat. Just like how mud is cooling on the skin. Proper depth roof over hang is required for rainy climate. Cheap & healthy buildings.
Yeah, 50c is still taking it lightly, a person who works in the oil & gas industry showed me a thermometer reading 63c under direct sunlight in the summber a few years back, it was in Fahud oil field....
Asalam alaikum Brother Mustafa, Just discovered your channel and like presentation regarding the costs and benefits of living there compared to the "westoxicated" countries. But since people can't just "go" there - Have you done a video covering: 1. How to find work in Oman - What CV style and format they most commonly like? - What job sites/agencies are best for a westerner looking for an overseas job in Oman? - Are the jobs there mostly onsite, hybrid, WFH? is there a misture of all depending on employer? - Are you less likely to find work in Oman if you live inthe west but dont already work for a comoany that has internal contacts and branches there? 2. How to open/register/run a business in Oman as a citizen of the west? 3. What is the best and easiest tyoe of business to open and run successfully in Oman, as a westerner? 4. What is the best way to get the work/long-stay visa based on a new business plan and where to present it? 5. Best way to identify the niches in Oman to base a potential business on, given that we live inthe west. 6. And much more you can think of.... Jazakallah Khair - looking forward to your reply
Brother you’re sounding more local by the day. If you’ve started complaining about the small stuff, that means you’re now part of the community. We love to moan about the issues that irk us while we ‘chill’ with friends and family. Good thing is that it leaves room for improvement in an otherwise beautiful life. Welcome to Oman 🇴🇲
Well Omani people can go to government hospital and they have everything free If you are expat and you work in a company so you have the insurance from your company and most expats have I want to ask even as expat in uk I can’t to go to government hospital unless I have insurance In Uk nothing for free
Thanks for sharing! IDK bro.. this vid has got me thinkin twice 🤔 Been following a RUclipsr sister moved to Malasia She’s seems a lot happier with her move
You’re most welcome. Social media can be very deceiving. Take it with a big pinch of salt. I always recommend visiting the countries and seeing if it is the right fit for you.
Salaam my brother Mustafa, Insha-Allah you & family are well & in strong Emaan 🤲🏽Ameen. It’s me akhi Medway clicka 😂. It’s kamran your neighbour.. yeah bro Oman looks like the place to do Hijra, infact I was talking to my cousin & he suggested Omam & I said my friend has moved there & I just sent him your link. Motaz was saying he’s looking to go Egypt, he has family there so he’s good there. Anyway keep up the good works my brother. Love & Respect, your bro Kamran.❤️
Agree with all the points. But i see the country way better than it was few years ago. We hope to see it better. Imagine apple pay exists in palistine and not in oman. Amazon and noon are in most GCC but not in oman. Somethings are real bad. But many things can be compromised as long as we get to be in a muslim land with nice people like Omani nationals ❤
Haha. Samsung pay is available so I'm good with it (samsung user here) You can order things from Amazon UAE. But unfortunately for some reason not all the things can be delivered. Almost everything can be delivered from Amazon USA but the shipping costs are high
Salaam, brother. I've recently come back from Muscat and loved it. I am considering relocating there with my wife (who recently married and has no kids). We're from the UK, and I'm in IT industry myself but finding that there are no good job sites that lead to job opportunities in Muscat, any advice would be welcome many thanks.
I appreciate this content. Thank you a lot. I was considering to inshallah move to Oman, but now... I am the guy who needs reliable persons to work with. So, when you say this gets done, then, I indeed expect things to get done within this timeframe. One or two days margin is fine. However, making thousands of calls is way, way too much. Tasks should be done quickly and reliably, otherwise, you cannot really work with the people - at least this is my point of view. The heat, this is fine, I guess. The difficult air, on the other hand. This indeed is a heavy thing.
This video actually made me laugh out loud. Having lived in Riyadh for 11 years it’s identical! If it’s anything like here let me also add that no one has expertise! In Uk you can call a company or walk into as shop and ask for help and advice on products. Here, they just don’t know. You get sent to other people or people just treat their job as a job, nothing they need to understand. V frustrating.
Great video and fantastic content as always! I’m curious about the school fees, especially for those planning to move abroad as expats with a family and children. Could you share some insights? Barakallahu feek!
6:50 oh that’s just coz you need to be firm with them, it’s like that for a lot of things, but you really just need to make sure they know that you’re the boss, and that you’re going to get what you’re asking for, and they will make it happen. Like have that tone with them yk? once they realise you aren’t someone to be pushed around, they’ll stop pushing around 🤷🏼♀️
Just to also add, I have never felt more safe living in Oman. Where I am from there is crime every hour, Killing sprees and kids getting snatch in broad daylight. Having to be in fear for your family on an hourly basis. Since moving to Oman, I have not ones experience that. I have started feeling calmer and been able to give my kids more independence without having to go into a frantic every time my kids go off to school or go play at a friends house.
Regarding the laws, you are right. As an example, recently, the issue of imposing a personal income tax on individuals was discussed in the Shura Council and the State Council. It seemed that the law would be passed, which caused a lot of speculation among people. Many wealthy people transferred their money to safe havens such as Dubai, which is not good for the Omani economy. In the end, it was announced that the law would be frozen or cancelled!! There were many mistakes that occurred after the death of the former Sultan and the rule of the new Sultan regarding changing the laws, but it seems that the state is moving steadily towards closing the loopholes, reforming the economy and reducing the public debt. As for the extreme heat, I personally escape to the south, Salalah and Dhofar in general, where the weather is pleasant throughout the summer.
Mustafa , he vivido en londres. Tambien en paris, el clima es horrible horrible y de la misma forma, el carscter de la gente. Ninguno de los 2 psises me gustaron en absoluto. Los españoles tenemos la sangre mas templada. Voy a emigrar a oriente medio, sabiendo el calorcito, pero tsmbien conozco muy bien el caracter y hospitalidad arabe. No hay lugar perfecto. Todo pasa por algo. Y de todo se aprende.
Yo visité Omán el año pasado y no quiero idealizar a nadie pero me pareció un pueblo tranquilo. Si te mezclas con ellos pueden llegar a ser bastante hospitalarios. Buena gente en general.
Assalamu alaykum. Where have you disappeared to br Mustafa? Been over 2 months since we last seen a new vid of you. Are you ok akhi? I pray you’re well inshallah. BarakAllah feek
Brother, spain is the same with the rules and laws, always changing. Also after living there over 7 years i can say YES 50°c is something you dont understand unless you've lived it! Months of waking up to 25°c+. I was doing building and gardening work in 40°c +
I am not sure but i suspect Br. Mustapha's frustration could be linked to the new regulation of mandatory requirement to employ a Omani to maintain your foreigner investor company. This was not a regulation when he moved last year and now it is an additional expense for someone like him who is working remote and does not need any full time staff.
It is extremely frustrating, especially if you are used to the standard and paperwork being processed in western society, as in these nations, they are quite easy-going about getting stuff done. I have personally experienced, waiting in line with many other people and a local comes and passes everyone does not have to wait in line and gets his papers processed in a heartbeat, which I’m sure you agree is very annoying. I am so glad that I left, and I am no longer living in these GCC nations, they are all the same.
Salam aleikum, when you leave the UK you have to change your mindset. Your thinking your expectations all need to be reset and adapted to the country you live in. Yes Oman is nice but it has its disadvantages and you have to adapt to these advantages and concentrate on the advantages.
Brother, You talk everything's about your experience in Oman, now what your decision?? To go back to UK or to stayback in Oman?? Complain will not help you. You are the one to decide about your future in Oman. No body force you to move here. .
Rain is a blessing, Should love the rain as much as the Sun Insha Allah. There will come a time when rain will completely stop, people will be begging for rain, crops will die, trees will die, nothing in mature will grow!
Brother , I flew to Oman because of your videos to check it out. To be completely honest, you overhyped Oman. I don't think it's the best choice for people moving from Europe or the US. The weather, overpriced properties, and cost of living are just a few reasons. Personally, I'm still searching for a better option.
The weather here is hot during summer. But from Oct to april its actually nice. I lived in UK for 3 years and I can say with confidence that living in Oman is better. Properties here cheaper than UK. People here are way friendlier and easier to approach than in UK. And its so safe in here. You have many things that makes it better to live here. But of course there are things that needs and can be improved. Oh I forgot to mention that Omani people are so kind. I guess I realised that when I moved outside Oman for sometime
Inshallah you are able to find what’s right for you akhi. It’s good you witnessed it first hand nonetheless. You can use that experience to dial in your next country for hijrah. What’s on the list?
@@Freeworld2024-e9iturkey is rubbish racist against anyone who isn’t a Turk they’re even racist to their own cousins Kurds because Kurds are more on the deen
My first change of climate was hard, when I leave my country in wintertime of snow - into a humid tropic Singapore... when I came out of Hotel... can't take a breath... cause air is thick... looking up where is the Sun!? Can't see it, just a grey sky... The dry heat (hot climate) is healthy than a humid hot climate... Into a dry high temperature areas when some animal die - a corpse, you can't smell it the stink, but in the humid areas is a flagrant strong stink... People from Europe, etc. non hot places when came in the hot climate, they take (drink) a cold drink(s), and they do mistake... they do drink a cold drinks and they do sweat a lot - cause of it, its need to drink a tea and hot drinks (liquid)... In Iraq and Iran people drink some kind of drink, and that drink make you acclimate. In Podgorica by summertime the temperature reach 50°C+, when you breathe it burn your nose... and temperature don't fall down below 30°C, the whole night is 30°C or more and in the midnight it can hear strong sizzling of the crickets in the trees in addition to the music in the cafe bars parterres. My home town is one of the most rainy towns in the world... just for a few hours of constant raining can get hundreds liters of water... and when is start "strong" thundering the windows and houses (homes) shakes, cause of it we named "Valley of the Gods". We have a huge (extreme) temperature difference in the valley, from the 0°C or 5°C in the morning, till 30°C at noon, by spring and summer. Sometime in the morning it has the dew.
Brother , in Oman we used order online frequently and things get to our door , just give them your google location. Yes the north part is hot and costal part is humid , but the southern part like Salalah the tempreature there is 25c ,,
Chill man it’s hot in the summer in all Arab countries and even Asian countries between July to Sep. in gulf countries AC is a must. You’ll have to get used to it not all employers will let you take 2 months vacation during summer btw
It’s normal to pass by a period of struggle moving to a different country and coming out of your comfort zone. Smart people spend effort on adapting not on crying like a baby. There are certainly areas for improvement in some aspects related to clearing some transactions and procedures, but overall the services in Oman are much better than in many other countries. Just because you are used to a certain system since birth, it does not mean that it is the best system. We’ve passed by a difficult time understanding the system society, environment and weather when we first came to the UK. But we adapted after investing some time and effort. The system, society and environment (especially in winter) in the UK and Europe in general is bad and very bad for those who are not used to it. We’ve also unfortunately learned not to trust the “brothers” at UK as they are the ones who will take advantage of cheating on you; whereas the “Kafreen” are more honest, trustworthy and reliable.
Subhanallaah! 50°c that's hot but I would still love to live in Omam. Being close to the ka'abah is worth it One advice though, wear a jack made of ice packs if it exists. Smiles Barakallaahu feek
Yeah well there’s gonna be rumours for a while, but we usually just wait for the official announcement from the government, because most of the time the rule won’t really matter 🤷🏼♀️
Salam Brothers and sisters, i am interested in moving from Germany to Oman insAllah after 38 years, as i realise that the western way of living and political agendas do entirely not allign with our standards and moral stances- I have booked my first flight to Oman to visit this beautiful country and see for myself, whether i can imagine myself living there together with my daughter. Any tipps and locations, you guys would recommend me to check out? whilst i am there i would also like to talk to a few property retailers- any reputable companies you could name me, who are professional enough to not letting me hanging once i am there in April next year?:) I would like to gather as much info/impressions as i possibly can, as i will only be there from April 08 until April 12th inshallah:) Thank you for any feedback and/or advise, It would be very much appreciated.
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I lived in Oman for 8 years. It's a very peaceful, convenient, super clean with very hospitable and courteous people.
How would you compare it to qatar or dubai if you've ever been in those places?
@@amaneehmeh8756 Oman has a lot of interesting cultural places to visit during weekends. Old villages, forts, mountain hiking, desert tours, souks. The people are super friendly anywhere you visit. Shopping is a breeze. Dubai is for opulence, huge malls, glitz n bling bling. Oman is the best. I haven't been to Qatar but it's small.
How much taxes do you pay on real estate like your home?
Great video.
I am an American expat living in Salalah doing engineering work. Definitely have to take the good w/ the bad, but all in all I find Oman to be a very welcoming, peaceful place.
You are an immigrant, what is an expat lol?
i am also from sll
What kind of engineer are you
My brother forgot to mention the extensive spy network located in Oman, operated and run by the Israeli mossad, it's their pegasus HQ for middle east and south Asia.
On a lighter note, the royal family is heavily homosexual for the last couple of generations. The previous sultan killed his own father upon returning after studying college in UK.
Architect?
I am Omani and I can definitely say you're absolutely right on all the points you have mentioned... If you're upto socializing and adventures, there are some groups of hiking in Muscat and absolutely free, which you can enjoy and get to know more about Muscat and Oman in general...
@@zenaz7556 Hi,I lived in the UAE and Qatar for more than 10 years but I never had Qatari or Emarati friends All foreigners Syrian, Lebanon were mostly I was going out with and till today we stayed friends
Salaam brother, could you point out where I can find these hiking groups
I am a legal professional and after watching this experience I have decided to start creating content in English for legal updates
Good move. Link your channel bro
Glad to hear this because it’s true the communication is not greatly accessible as it’s mostly in Arabic or generally speaking there’s a lack of information for expats especially when it comes to online newspapers Times of Oman being one that is always so vague with details pertaining to events…so one often misses out.
Subbed to you and anxiously waiting for your videos brother ❤
Thanks for keeping it real.
As a local I completely agree with all your points 👍🏼
السلام عليكم
You are fortunate by the grace of Allah to be living amongst Muslims. Imagine how it was for our brothers and sisters sixty years ago, living without modern conveniences like air conditioning.
I spend a lot of time in Morocco, but when I am back in the United States I really miss the Athan of fajr and walking to the masjid.
I also miss the peace of mind of feeling safe and everyone greeting me with salaam.(Priceless)
caste system whites get things done fast
Its true.I live far away from Morocco and I miss the Athan .. and hearing Assalamualikum.....makes me feel alife...I think what he needs time to adapt to the weather and his people because Oman is a beautiful country and its safe for famillies with children.....I wish if I could live in a Muslim country like Oman or Madina.
I’m from Yemen 🇾🇪. Our peoples have so much in common with the Omanis 🇴🇲. But look where Oman is heading and where Yemen is heading. Sad to say but Yemen is heading for Desaster and poverty. Nevertheless I wish Oman prosperity because they are the most genuine friends of Yemen in the Arab world
I’m Omani 🇴🇲 and I’m muslim 😊. Allah who Akbar.
Yemen will be on the top. ☝🏻
Oman has oil that's why nothing special about oman, yemen has genuine brave people who are fighting for pal*estine despite being poor and weak, shame on its sultan and it's people
Yemen is loved a lot more than other Arab countries! You guys are brave, have a rich culture, long long history not “plastic”-culture, top class cuisine…. You guys are winners in the Aakhira too insha Allah 🤲🏽
Yemen is loved by a lot of Muslims and even non Muslims tbh
Muscat is more like a big town hence why your able to breath and see sunsets because they are not covered with sky scrapers. Oman is not for everyone if your a city person who likes to shop or wants Amazon convenience than your better off in a place such as Dubai. Additionally we’re a small population we are very laid back and like our slow living lifestyle. Everything takes time here and we’re in no rush anyways.
Slow living and laid back is not the term to use for poor service standards. If someone promises to send your food at a certain time and they habitually do not - that is dishonest, lazy and poor service. It's amazing how Muslim countries so consistently are less honest than western non Muslim countries despite our religion putting huge emphasis on honesty in business relations. Sad.
you summed up Oman lifestyle in a few lines :) I lived in Muscat for many years and then Salalah, peaceful country with a laid back lifestyle. I noticed a slight change in the people of Muscat in the last years though.
Being "laid back" is no excuse for being a lazg curropted asshole😊 this guy was kind and used the word "laid back" to describe omani bureaucracy but the correct word is "lazy curropt assholes"
salam alaikum Mustafa, I'm a european muslima expat living in Oman since 20 years. It's true what you're saying but there are some options to deal better with the heat depending on the place you live.. for example in Qurum near the ocean you have this crazy humidity while behind the mountain in Al Amerat, (for example Jufaina or near the road to the beautiful mahmiya) it's completely DRY, no humidity at all.. During summer heat good places to go to escape the heat are Al Ashkhara, white sand dunes of Khaluf, Duqm and of course Salalah which has temperatures around 20/25°C during summer because of the Khareef it'll become green like Switzerland with many waterfalls
@@GB-le2rv Let him go back to England if he feels Oman was not his choice, he can go to his native country Pakistan
@@salehaljadidi8206no need to be rude, he's telling his experience, we welcome everyone here in Oman don't be negative especially towards our Muslim brothers & sisters , they're very welcome to be part of our country.
Salam sister, I've recently come back from Muscat and loved it. and thinking of relocating there with my wife (recently married/ no kids). We're from the UK, and I'm in IT myself but finding that there are not good job sites that lead to job opportunities in Muscat, any advice would be welcome many thanks.
@@salehaljadidi8206why so butthurt? I thought the heat would have given u thick skin by now but nope😂
@@Rizemble What do you mean? Did I talk to you?mind your own business.
Hello Mustafa. Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly about your experience in Oman. I have been living in Oman for nearly 4 years now. Yes, it takes a while to adapt to the heat. Life is basically divided in two very different seasons and lifestyles: the winter months during which you can go out, and the rest of the year during which you live indoors (in often freezing cold buildings due to the AC!). In terms of checking out changes in laws etc, I think it might be a good idea for you to go to a Sanat office. There are many in most towns. If they don't speak English, they should be able to put you in contact with a lawyer who can. It's free and reliable. I hope this helps!
Or make connections so you get these law and political news updates, through a telegram group or something??
Salaam, brother. I've recently come back from Muscat and loved it. I am considering relocating there with my wife (who recently married and has no kids). We're from the UK, and I'm in IT industry myself but finding that there are no good job sites that lead to job opportunities in Muscat, any advice would be welcome many thanks.
Brother Mustafa you migrated to OMAN 🇴🇲 for your kids future inshallah ALLAH will reward you for your struggle ❤❤❤ OMAN 🇴🇲 BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY ❤❤❤
I agree with most of your ponits.we need to improve ..
I will raise some of your points to authorities..
Thanks for your video .
Salaam, brother. I've recently come back from Muscat and loved it. I am considering relocating there with my wife (who recently married and has no kids). We're from the UK, and I'm in IT industry myself but finding that there are no good job sites that lead to job opportunities in Muscat, any advice would be welcome many thanks.
I am Omani and I you have got this spot on
Hahah enjoy . Oman is great !
I wish to able to live in Oman. In Shaa Allah one day
@@Minaan2023 what's stopping you?
I am Omani too. But Amazon delivers to my place. Also its true if you want to rent "lets say" a flat then its better to contact the owner directly instead of real estate agents. I found my flat in open souq app and the communication went smooth with the owner
@@saidalnaamani5413can you share us the app?
Thank you for sharing your experiences so candidly. As someone from Oman, I can genuinely relate to the points you’ve made. Adjusting to the climate and lifestyle here does take time, but it’s rewarding in the end. The distinction between the cooler winter months and the more intense summer period is something that many residents, both locals and expatriates, learn to navigate over time.
I hope that as you continue your journey in Oman, you find more ways to adapt and integrate into the community, particularly with local customs and greetings, which can greatly enrich your experience. Omanis are known for their hospitality, and engaging with this aspect of the culture can be incredibly fulfilling.
Wishing you all the best as you continue to make Oman your home.
The points that you have mentioned are accurate. As a local i can confirm that.
Welcome to Oman Brother.
Take it easy, in sha Allah things will be fine. 😊
Like Europ in winter....not much to do outside....heaters on,, raining pretty much for months,, snow,long dark days, depressed people ,.just waiting for the spring to see a smile on peoples face 😅😅
I have travelled to Oman various times for projects during last 15 years and, Alhdumdillah I stayed in Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, Nizwa, Fahud and Sur. Honestly, this is the best country in the entire middle east. I love the friendliness, peace and beauty of this country, MashaAllah !
The main thing is people have respect and you feel safe from crime. That’s more than enough for me brother. The UK has become a place where not to live.
not anymore
August has been great , and as an Omani who grew up in London Omani summer over Uk winter which is almost all year round 😅. In Oman we swim in the ocean, or head to the mountains and some to Salalah monsoon season
Yes, 50 degrees. True!!! Be prepared. 😅 Learn to change your diary to Oman time. Busiest during the evenings.
Expat Teachers enjoy Summer Holidays away from the heat.
The deliveries are done via location. We do not need numbers on the houses, location suffice.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience with estate agents. You can get things fast and easily. Ask your colleagues how they found their accommodation. That is usually the fastest way you get in contact with property owners.
Upsell of medical procedures happens everywhere!
Most companies employing expats, are responsible to provide you with some form of medical insurance.
Maybe after living in Oman for a while, this person will realise that not everything he struggles with, is everybody's reality here. I love Oman. It is my adopted country - hope to live here for as long as I possibly can!
if thats the bad that place sounds amazing
It’s the best place to be brother. He isn’t lying about any of this, but I love it here. There are obvious trade offs, so one must be willing to make some sacrifices. However, Oman more than makes up for its apparent shortcomings.
ASA. All the things you mentioned are a small price to pay to live in peace and comfort. Maybe not having things delivered changes the mind and spirit to adapt to patience and will help let go of hyper consumerism. It's not just a different country but a different mindset. What happens when the AC goes bad? I hope it doesn't take forever for someone to show up and fix it! 😁
Bro about to get dropped by Oman after the gov’t sees this 😂😂 all jokes aside thanks for sharing these experiences, it’s always a learning experience moving to a new country in a new region of the world, InshaAllah
@@DIO_SCENTI Omani government are actually quite good and advance. Their system is quite solid just for working cultures in general are slower even in Doha. O think it is always the case about hot country. Even if you are in Spain, Italy, Indonesia things are slower compared with America, Hong Kong, Germany
Its oman no one care what anyone think😂😂
Funny I had the exact same thought. These countries are spending a lot of money on creating and maintaining a certain image. If a youtuber comes along and undermines that he will get a polite notice most likely.
@@ruskinmotors9774 this is called country branding, lot of countries does it specially those I love Switzerland or USA the great. Somehow Oman is the best. We have super good neighbors from everywhere
I agree, Oman seems like an amazing country overall.
Im an expat from Europe and the workethic is not the same as back in Europe. In the hospitality industry or service they are extremely slow, not bothered, or on their phone. It’s actually crazy and very frustrating. Like they are all on sleeping pills 💊. Yes I agree the weather in the summer is terrible. That’s why I always plan to get away for 1-2 months. It is a very slow country but nice for families. But I would never live here as a single person. Too slow, boring and not exciting for a single person
الصبر والشكر والصلاة بوقتها ..هل نحتاج شيء بعد العافية؟ الله يسر امورك اخي
Sahih
الله يعينه الهجره مش سهله لبلد غريب مع انه اعجمي
سياخذه وقت للاستقرار و معرفة العدات و التقاليد
6:04
Thats a major Omani W
They seem like really chill people, prolly compensating for the weather😅
Salamz bro, I was raised in Oman and now living in the UK since i was a teenager. I absolutely love Oman as i call my home country even though it’s not my birth country. I can help you fix all those issue what you mentioned. They ain’t that big as compare to the FITNA west has for our kids and family. I would like to assist you my brother let me know in anyway and anytime. But in middle east Oman is still one of the best if not the best counties to live by far.
so valid point bro, this guy ran away from west and wants west in Arab country that's the problem of spreading fitna in arab lands... i think we should keep away from these people.
Salaam. How do i comtact you brother. Im thinking of moving there
Sometime in the past Muslims went from being very hard working, better than Europeans. At our peak we had street lamps in Muslim lands before Europeans did. Religious scholars would also study the sciences etc. Laziness crept in and eventually most Muslim lands were colonized as they fell behind in the sciences and technology. The middle east seems to still have this, bringing in western Muslims to live in these countries would over time benefit them I think. But most of them only give work visas.
Oil money helps bring the "experts" into the ME
Science (including Medicine), mathematics, and engineering came from the ME
The current benefit system we have came from the ME
Then as you said, laziness crept in and standards fell. Spot on.
@worldreg. Very hardworking? Mmm not sure muslims were ever hardworking in the West. And your religious scholars studying the sciences? Honestly the delusions and lies never end with you guys. You have and continue to be a costly burden on every country you have forced your way into.
Would love to see a how to guide about being able to prepare to go to Oman. For those who don’t have big companies or want to be employed by a Omani company, but rather have a resident visa.
Asalaam Alaikum, brother from Germany. It’s good to see this realistic video of yours about Oman. I watched a few of your videos about a year ago when you first started making them, and you were praising Oman a lot-I was quite curious about that.
I used to have a business in Salalah and often visited Muscat, so I’m familiar with the situation. I understand the challenges in the UK, but you’ll always be considered a kharjee there in Oman. Perhaps you should consider exploring Germany or Romania.
If you're looking to live in a Muslim country, Indonesia is much better for working online. And if you love nature like I do, then come to Europe, but avoid the UK.
Always considered a kharjee on Oman but mainland Europe is welcoming? Have you been living in a cave? The most Muslim friendly place in Europe is the UK.
@@vmoses1979for real. I’m currently living in Germany. Easily one of the most unwelcoming places ever and so racist. Also doing business here is too much of a pain. Europe in general sucks and is just getting way worse. No country is perfect
Thank you brother for this useful information.
My pleasure akhi
Hi bro
I am Omani and welcome in your home.
During summer I suggest that all of your activities should be indoor (malls, gym, etc) + visit your relatives in London.
Hope we meet insha Allah.
Me too!
Although I live in Saudi Arabia (10+), this is good information that I can share with others. إن شاءالله. All of the GCC/ME have their issues when it comes to customer service and proper communication. Some are or becoming better than others. Listening to your story reminds me of when we first moved to KSA. Now, we're well accumulated and many things have gotten even better, to our surprise. We have apps for rentals, delivery of all sorts and national addresses, although we still have to WhatsApp our location. We can now get packages next day. Be patient and hang in there. Every situation is temporary.
As an expat living in Oman for over 8 years we do receive orders regardless of where we are living in muscat and they have arrived to either our apartment or currently Villa. The only down fall of Amazon UAE or generally when you order from Amazon everything is not available for delivery to Oman like maybe 50% of things are undeliverable BUT… we make up for that when we visit the UK in the summer. Overall quality of life is good aside from the current heat conditions and missing familia 😢❤😅
As an Omani myself, I totally understand ur frustration and I can confirm it's 100% real! Especially the thing regarding home addresses
Assalam alikom wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh habibi. Why does the Omani government not just fix this? Is it preferred in Omani culture for a reason I don’t understand? I am thinking to make Hijrah to Oman
Home addresses is an Arab thing unfortunately.
@@BeardedGuy_Tawhid
Bro, It's an Arab thing. Same situation applies in Yemen. No addresses. You just have to remember the area and the land mark. That's it.
@@spidyman8853 something I will have to get used to lol thank you for informing me habibi
That's not true! Every street, building, villa, business etc has an address number. Unless if you're in a newly built area which is yet to receive an address!
Mr Mustafa also as Mr Proper information teacher thank you for always providing simpliciy and oneness concised knowledge globally understood and as a african i never knew 50 degrees existed just wowzer. peace and love to you and yours and Please keep this amazing content coming also a vlog would be awesome thank you kindly!
Hi Mustafa, your video made me chuckle 😅 all fair observations although I’m surprised you didn’t know about the heat! I’m Omani but was born in London and spent many years living in the west so I’ve had my feet in both sides of the world. Getting things done is frustrating and living in this part of the world does teach you patience but I genuinely believe that ultimately the good far outweighs the bad. The poor official communication frustrates us all although being local does help you navigate officialdom easier as you would tend to know someone who can help or get things done. Someone mentioned the Sanad offices, they help in dealing with government or even better, you could employ the services of a P.R.O which stands for public relations officer which in the Omani context is someone who handles your official business with government for a fee. They do this for a living and are the quickest way to get things done but ultimately the pace of life is slower than you’re used so they help but they can’t change the culture. Just bear in mind that things are way better than they were in years gone by. Wishing you all the best in your new life in Oman.
Salam Maher, very interesting points you mentioned here.
Thanks for sharing your tips with us. It’s always good to know!
Ur video is very informative... thankyou for highlighting the grey areas..
Thanks for one honest feedback…. ❤
… once you get used to living in Oman you going to like and do the same ways - lay back, breath the air, don’t think it’s hot air , just enjoy it warmth and you will let it piercing slowly into your throat, one good reason for a good habit to drink more water - you won’t worry anymore bcz you will truly believe that whatever happens, here you are safe , you going to sync your life with all these you call ups and down things you have notice and life will be just good 😅 Enjoy your stay !
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, Mustafa! My family and I are also considering making the move to Oman, and we’re currently in Muscat for vacation and check out how living here could look like. We’ve found it a bit challenging to connect with like-minded people here, so we thought it would be great to organize a get-together. Whether it’s a ladies’ meet-up, a men’s hangout, or even a family gathering-everyone’s welcome! I think a personal exchange would be great!!
If anyone’s interested, please comment below, and we can start planning - would be great within next days / weekend. Looking forward to meeting new friends!
Would love to meet! Are you in Muscat?
Today evening we will be at Hamra - it’s located at Fraser suites 😊 feel free to join us
I am a Brit living in Oman since 2003. Happy to meet if you are in Muscat.
Hi I'm from Oman and I live here and everything you said is true thank you very much for making this video
This is really useful stuff and an excellent channel. When's the next one bro?
Cob (mud/clay/aggregate) wall construction dissipates the heat. Just like how mud is cooling on the skin. Proper depth roof over hang is required for rainy climate. Cheap & healthy buildings.
Yeah, 50c is still taking it lightly, a person who works in the oil & gas industry showed me a thermometer reading 63c under direct sunlight in the summber a few years back, it was in Fahud oil field....
Alsalam Alaikum brother, I start to think seriously to move to Oman after watching your channel content.
As an Omani student who lives in the UK. I can confirm what you are saying 😂😂.
Hi, im Omani, and he is 100% right😂😂😂😂 hang in there we all are.
Asalam alaikum Brother Mustafa,
Just discovered your channel and like presentation regarding the costs and benefits of living there compared to the "westoxicated" countries.
But since people can't just "go" there - Have you done a video covering:
1. How to find work in Oman
- What CV style and format they most commonly like?
- What job sites/agencies are best for a westerner looking for an overseas job in Oman?
- Are the jobs there mostly onsite, hybrid, WFH? is there a misture of all depending on employer?
- Are you less likely to find work in Oman if you live inthe west but dont already work for a comoany that has internal contacts and branches there?
2. How to open/register/run a business in Oman as a citizen of the west?
3. What is the best and easiest tyoe of business to open and run successfully in Oman, as a westerner?
4. What is the best way to get the work/long-stay visa based on a new business plan and where to present it?
5. Best way to identify the niches in Oman to base a potential business on, given that we live inthe west.
6. And much more you can think of....
Jazakallah Khair - looking forward to your reply
I agree with the fourth point. It’s not just real estate agents. Oman is not practical at all!
Brother you’re sounding more local by the day. If you’ve started complaining about the small stuff, that means you’re now part of the community. We love to moan about the issues that irk us while we ‘chill’ with friends and family. Good thing is that it leaves room for improvement in an otherwise beautiful life. Welcome to Oman 🇴🇲
Well Omani people can go to government hospital and they have everything free
If you are expat and you work in a company so you have the insurance from your company and most expats have
I want to ask even as expat in uk I can’t to go to government hospital unless I have insurance
In Uk nothing for free
Thanks for sharing!
IDK bro.. this vid has got me thinkin twice 🤔
Been following a RUclipsr sister moved to Malasia She’s seems a lot happier with her move
You’re most welcome.
Social media can be very deceiving. Take it with a big pinch of salt.
I always recommend visiting the countries and seeing if it is the right fit for you.
Salaam my brother Mustafa, Insha-Allah you & family are well & in strong Emaan 🤲🏽Ameen. It’s me akhi Medway clicka 😂.
It’s kamran your neighbour.. yeah bro Oman looks like the place to do Hijra, infact I was talking to my cousin & he suggested Omam & I said my friend has moved there & I just sent him your link.
Motaz was saying he’s looking to go Egypt, he has family there so he’s good there. Anyway keep up the good works my brother. Love & Respect, your bro Kamran.❤️
Thanks Bro for the information.
Always welcome
glad to see you back my brother🥰
These problems are common throughout the Middle East… Bahrain is probably the exception and probably my favourite place in the region
Agree with all the points. But i see the country way better than it was few years ago. We hope to see it better.
Imagine apple pay exists in palistine and not in oman. Amazon and noon are in most GCC but not in oman. Somethings are real bad. But many things can be compromised as long as we get to be in a muslim land with nice people like Omani nationals ❤
Haha. Samsung pay is available so I'm good with it (samsung user here)
You can order things from Amazon UAE. But unfortunately for some reason not all the things can be delivered. Almost everything can be delivered from Amazon USA but the shipping costs are high
As Omani citizen I agree with most of your points
Salaam, brother. I've recently come back from Muscat and loved it. I am considering relocating there with my wife (who recently married and has no kids). We're from the UK, and I'm in IT industry myself but finding that there are no good job sites that lead to job opportunities in Muscat, any advice would be welcome many thanks.
I'm Omani but during the summer we travel abroad. Our weather in summer is really hot.
Shukhran brother this is a great info.
I appreciate this content. Thank you a lot. I was considering to inshallah move to Oman, but now... I am the guy who needs reliable persons to work with. So, when you say this gets done, then, I indeed expect things to get done within this timeframe. One or two days margin is fine. However, making thousands of calls is way, way too much. Tasks should be done quickly and reliably, otherwise, you cannot really work with the people - at least this is my point of view.
The heat, this is fine, I guess. The difficult air, on the other hand. This indeed is a heavy thing.
MashAllah, well said.
Inshallah in a couple of weeks or months ill be moving back there and by Allah you speak the truth 😂😂
Interesting post
The only thing that puts me off is the heat.
Could not cope with 50 Celsius 😢😢😢
The lack of communication with respect to laws is a ME phenomenon not just Oman.
Exactly.
Yep. That's an Arab thing
This video actually made me laugh out loud. Having lived in Riyadh for 11 years it’s identical! If it’s anything like here let me also add that no one has expertise! In Uk you can call a company or walk into as shop and ask for help and advice on products. Here, they just don’t know. You get sent to other people or people just treat their job as a job, nothing they need to understand. V frustrating.
Best place to live in the ME for someone looking to move from Europe or the US is Sharjah and go do your own research
Salaam wa alaikoem,
Great advice alot of people don't think about.
Curious what is your work brother. What kind of work do you do over there?
I'm at home in 60°c dry dusty weather I enjoy it, not humidity tho anything but humidity
Great video and fantastic content as always! I’m curious about the school fees, especially for those planning to move abroad as expats with a family and children. Could you share some insights? Barakallahu feek!
6:50 oh that’s just coz you need to be firm with them, it’s like that for a lot of things, but you really just need to make sure they know that you’re the boss, and that you’re going to get what you’re asking for, and they will make it happen. Like have that tone with them yk? once they realise you aren’t someone to be pushed around, they’ll stop pushing around 🤷🏼♀️
Just to also add, I have never felt more safe living in Oman. Where I am from there is crime every hour, Killing sprees and kids getting snatch in broad daylight. Having to be in fear for your family on an hourly basis. Since moving to Oman, I have not ones experience that. I have started feeling calmer and been able to give my kids more independence without having to go into a frantic every time my kids go off to school or go play at a friends house.
The weather is why we migrate back to our cousins in east Africa for a few months mini Oman is Zanzibar and Mombasa also London Belgravia 😅
Hi , Can you mention few places which are safe family friendly in Zanzibar pls
It’s not so bad over there have Sabr Inshallah !!
Regarding the laws, you are right. As an example, recently, the issue of imposing a personal income tax on individuals was discussed in the Shura Council and the State Council. It seemed that the law would be passed, which caused a lot of speculation among people. Many wealthy people transferred their money to safe havens such as Dubai, which is not good for the Omani economy. In the end, it was announced that the law would be frozen or cancelled!! There were many mistakes that occurred after the death of the former Sultan and the rule of the new Sultan regarding changing the laws, but it seems that the state is moving steadily towards closing the loopholes, reforming the economy and reducing the public debt. As for the extreme heat, I personally escape to the south, Salalah and Dhofar in general, where the weather is pleasant throughout the summer.
Very valuable insight!
Thanks for sharing with us brother 🙌🏽
Mustafa , he vivido en londres. Tambien en paris, el clima es horrible horrible y de la misma forma, el carscter de la gente.
Ninguno de los 2 psises me gustaron en absoluto.
Los españoles tenemos la sangre mas templada.
Voy a emigrar a oriente medio, sabiendo el calorcito, pero tsmbien conozco muy bien el caracter y hospitalidad arabe.
No hay lugar perfecto.
Todo pasa por algo. Y de todo se aprende.
I agree.
These little cons are nothing compared to the west.
May Allah make it easy for you 🤲🏽
Yo visité Omán el año pasado y no quiero idealizar a nadie pero me pareció un pueblo tranquilo. Si te mezclas con ellos pueden llegar a ser bastante hospitalarios. Buena gente en general.
Assalamu alaykum. Where have you disappeared to br Mustafa? Been over 2 months since we last seen a new vid of you. Are you ok akhi? I pray you’re well inshallah. BarakAllah feek
Brother, spain is the same with the rules and laws, always changing. Also after living there over 7 years i can say YES 50°c is something you dont understand unless you've lived it! Months of waking up to 25°c+. I was doing building and gardening work in 40°c +
I am not sure but i suspect Br. Mustapha's frustration could be linked to the new regulation of mandatory requirement to employ a Omani to maintain your foreigner investor company. This was not a regulation when he moved last year and now it is an additional expense for someone like him who is working remote and does not need any full time staff.
It is extremely frustrating, especially if you are used to the standard and paperwork being processed in western society, as in these nations, they are quite easy-going about getting stuff done. I have personally experienced, waiting in line with many other people and a local comes and passes everyone does not have to wait in line and gets his papers processed in a heartbeat, which I’m sure you agree is very annoying. I am so glad that I left, and I am no longer living in these GCC nations, they are all the same.
Always watch these, great video and I hope to find opportunities out there. What is it that you do for work bro?
Salam aleikum, when you leave the UK you have to change your mindset. Your thinking your expectations all need to be reset and adapted to the country you live in. Yes Oman is nice but it has its disadvantages and you have to adapt to these advantages and concentrate on the advantages.
You got a point.
Brother, You talk everything's about your experience in Oman, now what your decision?? To go back to UK or to stayback in Oman?? Complain will not help you. You are the one to decide about your future in Oman. No body force you to move here. .
I actually prefer less of the modern tech. No Amazon, No apple pay, more cash. Perfect.
Rain is a blessing,
Should love the rain as much as the Sun Insha Allah. There will come a time when rain will completely stop, people will be begging for rain, crops will die, trees will die, nothing in mature will grow!
Brother , I flew to Oman because of your videos to check it out. To be completely honest, you overhyped Oman. I don't think it's the best choice for people moving from Europe or the US. The weather, overpriced properties, and cost of living are just a few reasons. Personally, I'm still searching for a better option.
The weather here is hot during summer. But from Oct to april its actually nice. I lived in UK for 3 years and I can say with confidence that living in Oman is better. Properties here cheaper than UK. People here are way friendlier and easier to approach than in UK. And its so safe in here. You have many things that makes it better to live here. But of course there are things that needs and can be improved. Oh I forgot to mention that Omani people are so kind. I guess I realised that when I moved outside Oman for sometime
Inshallah you are able to find what’s right for you akhi.
It’s good you witnessed it first hand nonetheless.
You can use that experience to dial in your next country for hijrah.
What’s on the list?
@@MustafaAliOnline Indonesia and Turkey inshaAllah
@@Freeworld2024-e9iturkey is rubbish racist against anyone who isn’t a Turk they’re even racist to their own cousins Kurds because Kurds are more on the deen
Better go to Albania
My first change of climate was hard, when I leave my country in wintertime of snow - into a humid tropic Singapore... when I came out of Hotel... can't take a breath... cause air is thick... looking up where is the Sun!? Can't see it, just a grey sky...
The dry heat (hot climate) is healthy than a humid hot climate...
Into a dry high temperature areas when some animal die - a corpse, you can't smell it the stink, but in the humid areas is a flagrant strong stink...
People from Europe, etc. non hot places when came in the hot climate, they take (drink) a cold drink(s), and they do mistake... they do drink a cold drinks and they do sweat a lot - cause of it, its need to drink a tea and hot drinks (liquid)...
In Iraq and Iran people drink some kind of drink, and that drink make you acclimate.
In Podgorica by summertime the temperature reach 50°C+, when you breathe it burn your nose... and temperature don't fall down below 30°C, the whole night is 30°C or more and in the midnight it can hear strong sizzling of the crickets in the trees in addition to the music in the cafe bars parterres.
My home town is one of the most rainy towns in the world... just for a few hours of constant raining can get hundreds liters of water... and when is start "strong" thundering the windows and houses (homes) shakes, cause of it we named "Valley of the Gods".
We have a huge (extreme) temperature difference in the valley, from the 0°C or 5°C in the morning, till 30°C at noon, by spring and summer. Sometime in the morning it has the dew.
Brother , in Oman we used order online frequently and things get to our door , just give them your google location. Yes the north part is hot and costal part is humid , but the southern part like Salalah the tempreature there is 25c ,,
Chill man it’s hot in the summer in all Arab countries and even Asian countries between July to Sep. in gulf countries AC is a must. You’ll have to get used to it not all employers will let you take 2 months vacation during summer btw
7:22 thats some genius sales technique 🤣🤣🤣
Thats a typical issues across the MiddleEast. Quite a challenge.
Yea, that's an Arab thing
You need to live in Dubai bro!
Instant deliveries and rapid great service industry
It’s normal to pass by a period of struggle moving to a different country and coming out of your comfort zone. Smart people spend effort on adapting not on crying like a baby.
There are certainly areas for improvement in some aspects related to clearing some transactions and procedures, but overall the services in Oman are much better than in many other countries.
Just because you are used to a certain system since birth, it does not mean that it is the best system. We’ve passed by a difficult time understanding the system society, environment and weather when we first came to the UK. But we adapted after investing some time and effort. The system, society and environment (especially in winter) in the UK and Europe in general is bad and very bad for those who are not used to it.
We’ve also unfortunately learned not to trust the “brothers” at UK as they are the ones who will take advantage of cheating on you; whereas the “Kafreen” are more honest, trustworthy and reliable.
Subhanallaah! 50°c that's hot but I would still love to live in Omam. Being close to the ka'abah is worth it
One advice though, wear a jack made of ice packs if it exists. Smiles
Barakallaahu feek
They say Kuwait recorded a 60 degrees heat a few months ago
60°c ! That's really 🔥, how do they cope?
Where is the brother is his Instagram page deleted?
i can feel your pain i've been through this actually it's not oman it's whole gulf.
Yeah well there’s gonna be rumours for a while, but we usually just wait for the official announcement from the government, because most of the time the rule won’t really matter 🤷🏼♀️
Salam Brothers and sisters, i am interested in moving from Germany to Oman insAllah after 38 years, as i realise that the western way of living and political agendas do entirely not allign with our standards and moral stances-
I have booked my first flight to Oman to visit this beautiful country and see for myself, whether i can imagine myself living there together with my daughter. Any tipps and locations, you guys would recommend me to check out? whilst i am there i would also like to talk to a few property retailers- any reputable companies you could name me, who are professional enough to not letting me hanging once i am there in April next year?:) I would like to gather as much info/impressions as i possibly can, as i will only be there from April 08 until April 12th inshallah:) Thank you for any feedback and/or advise, It would be very much appreciated.