Al-Ghubra
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Al-Ghubra
الغبرة | |
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Suburb | |
  Al-Ghubra Location in Oman | |
| Coordinates: 23°34′48″N 58°24′0″E / 23.58000°N 58.40000°E | |
| Country |  Oman |
| Region | Muscat |
| Time zone | UTC+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[edit]
- ^ 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
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