Al-Ghubra
الغبرة
Suburb
Al-Ghubra is located in Oman
Al-Ghubra
Al-Ghubra
Location in Oman
Coordinates: 23°34′48″N 58°24′0″E / 23.58000°N 58.40000°E / 23.58000; 58.40000
Country Oman
RegionMuscat
Time zoneUTC+4 (+4)

Al Ghubra (also Al-Ghubrah or Ghubrah; Arabic: الغبرة) is a suburb of Muscat, the capital city of the Sultanate of Oman. It is a developing town with a number of malls, hospitals, schools, hotels, and many local businesses. There is a sizeable number of expatriates among the locals. The beach is a long expanse of sand dunes. There are many schools here which are owned by different communities. The town is well planned and known for its lake park designed especially with a walk-path and children's playground. Al-Ghubra is Oman's most popular shopping destination, with Muscat Grand Mall Oman Avenue Mall and Panorama Mall being two of the options. Also in this area, a lot of hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops are available. Many cuisines like Indian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Continental, & Latin are available here.[1]

References

  1. Darke, Diana; Shields, Sandra (2006). Oman: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 1-84162-168-4.

23°35′N 58°24′E / 23.58°N 58.40°E / 23.58; 58.40


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