Commentary on hookahs, smoke rings, and The Dream

The HoboHookah in the Arabian Peninsula

Ah, Oman: What a diamond in a pile of Zirconium. We here at HoboHookah have stamped our passports in a good portion of the Middle East. Its of course where our passion for the hookah sport was born. But out of all those destinations there is something special in Oman.

Driving in to Oman from Dubai is a sight: Leaving the glitz of high towers for the rolling mountains of Oman was a relief. Then, arriving in Muscat, with its white, low-profile buildings, wide Malibu-esque palm lined boulevards was like arriving in an Oasis. In fact, we stayed at the Oasis Hotel on the south side of town, which we recommend for its cheap rooms (in still a pretty expensive city) and its interesting…after hours bar.

Oman, and Muscat, offer a lot more than meets the eye: Wadi Bashing in the western desert. Swimming in the Warm currents of the Indian ocean and of course smoking shisha while sipping some sweet tea. If you’ve forgotten your HoboHookah at home, we recommend the fine smoke and kabob of Fishawy’s, named after the famous hookah bar in Cairo’s Khan El-Khalili.

While Oman is definitely a vacation from the rest of the Arabian Peninsula, its still a conservative, although accepting country. Try pioneering your own party style there, Difficulty: Leave the alcohol in Dubai.

Thanks to David Z and company for the the hookah pictures from Oman. Keep living the dream!

Been to Oman or the Middle East? Shoot us your story at mail@hobocans.com