[oman-l] Re: shopping in Muscat

Billyboy billyboy@gto.net.om
Wed, 01 Jul 1998 02:42:59 GMT


> .. Another good restaurant is on Ruwi High Street, situated on a 
> roof terrace close to  an unpaved parking area.  I'm trying to remember the 
> name, but for now, it really is a lovely place, and the grilled fish is 
> exquisite.  You access it from the main street, and the entrance is between 
> a watch and t-shirt shop (although that could be many places on Ruwi High 
> Street...)

I think you proably mean 'The Pearl'.  If you do - prepare
for a shock.  It's closed!!  Having made their fortunes (!)
by selling thali at under a Rial (with unlimited second
helpings) it is rumoured they have retired back to India on
the proceeds.

Toodle pip!!

Bill