A government official said the expansion of Oman’s main airport is being delayed two years because runway excavations hit seawater. The delay will cost the state up to $500 million (Dh 1.83 billion). He said “The Muscat extension will now be completed in 2014, not in 2012 as expected due to soft ground which contractors came across in some places.”
This is the second time expansion plans at the seaside Muscat airport have been stalled. The cyclone Gonu that hit Oman in 2007 forced a modification of the master plan. Oman last year awarded a $1.17 billion contract for civil works at the Muscat airport to a joint venture, but has not yet awarded a construction contract for the terminal building at Muscat airport. The airport now handles about four million passengers a year and this will increase to 12 million after the extension is completed.
A large green space for the public, located close to the Expo Apollo on al-Jazair Road. Splendid landscape, rich variety of flowering shrubs, and shaded sitting areas positioned strategically to give magnificent views, this is the place you would want to retreat to after a long, tiring walk in the Old Town. &...
This park is a wonderful area to unwind. Adults can relax and have a good time while children amuse themselves on the Ferris wheel and the train. Boating and skateboarding/ roller skating facilities are also available here. Timings: Daily all day Admission: Free Address: Al Corniche, Al Bidda ...
Named after the artist Matisse, this museum holds a great collection of Matisse's works. Matisse died here in 1954 and most of his works were painted in the city. The most famous painting here is the potrait of Madame Matisse dated 1905. 164 av. des Arènes-de-Cimiez Timings: Wednesday to Monday 10.00 to 18.00 Admission: € 4 adults € 2.50 students Free fo...
As with Ipanema, there are signposted areas designating which groups occupies which part of the beach. Leme beach is frequented by the favela children and older residents; while the area between the Copacabana Palace and Rua Santa Clara is where young footballers hold court while Posts 5 and 6 are a mix of favela children and Carioca residents. The beach is lit at night and there are police but it...