Muscat Dress Code

A conservative dress sense is an advantage in Muscat, especially for women, who should avoid wearing overly tight or revealing clothing. The preferred outfit for women is loosely cut trousers or a long dress; a headscarf is necessary only in rural areas.

Greeting Someone in Muscat

Usual practice is the use of Sayed (Mr) or Sayeda (Mrs) followed by the first name. The first name should always be prefixed with the honorific title, especially in business situations.

Muscat Business Hours and Banking

Business hours in Muscat are 08:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00, Saturday to Wednesday, and 08:00 to 13:00 on Thursday. Government offices operate between 07:30 and 14:30, Saturday to Wednesday. All offices are closed on Friday. Office hours are shorter during Ramadan.


Muscat Smoking

In Muscat, it is polite not to smoke in public. However, no-smoking signs are posted where appropriate.