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SaharaDesert · Joined: 05 Nov 2008 Posts: 260

Does anyone know anything about this area ?
(I have googled it and seems to be near Muscat City Center ??)

MuscatGary · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:22 pm Post subject:

It's right in the city centre near to the airport. It has been developed massively over the last few years and is becoming the new Ruwi for the relatively more prosperous Indians.

omanoman · Joined: 11 Jun 2014 Posts: 140

Well, you're right about the development part but it is easily 85-90% populated by middle class Omanis. It is the suburb after the airport, south of the beach and al hail area. majority residential, some commercial / shopping areas, new mosques, several new schools, connected to the expressway after SQU in Al khoudh.

I would most of mawaleh, houses, buildings etc. are 5-6 years old or less.

MuscatGary · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:49 pm Post subject:

SaharaDesert · Joined: 05 Nov 2008 Posts: 260

MuscatGary · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:51 pm Post subject:

[quote="SaharaDesert________________________________________________________

So is south mawaleh far from the center of the city of Muscat ? No Are there gyms, movie theaters, shopping malls and beaches nearby ? Yes
Is it difficult to find taxis in that area ?[/quote] Not if you walk to the main road.

Noelle · Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posts: 361 Location: USA

I lived in Mawaleh for two years before moving to neighboring Al Khoud. It's quite conveniently located, but traffic is getting heavier and heavier as more houses/flats are being built. Things have changed a lot just in the short time that I've been here.

I agree with the poster who said that it is full of primarily middle class Omanis. For me, this has been part of its appeal. Also there is very nice mosque (Mazoon Mosque) which serves as a landmark for taxi drivers in case you're ever lost and unsure where to direct them.

During the school year, many Sultan Qaboos University students (males) are housed in Mawaleh and Al Khoud areas, adding to the heavy traffic dilemma. Other than that, I would say the area is quite comfortable and peaceful. Just my two cents worth...

SaharaDesert · Joined: 05 Nov 2008 Posts: 260

Thanks to everyone who has responded as this information helps me greatly.