Oman has a large Indian
population due to its close proximity to India and a high labor requirement. It
is very much normal to see Indian expats all over the Sultanate of Oman and
very much in the capital city of Muscat. Almost every office, company,
restaurant or shopping mall, an Indian is easy to spot working.
There are a lot of Indians who move to
Oman for work and for those who are moving to this Middle East country, you may
be really excited as well as curious for what to carry in your luggage while
you travel to Oman. A huge number of expats moving to Oman have a lot of misconception about the country which are not true details of which you can check on
Basically Oman has a lot of shopping
centres and hypermarkets where you can get almost everything and even more than
what you get in India. The price difference between the two countries may vary
but some don’t so you should be careful what you put in your luggage bag while
you pack for Oman. Well, basically International flights to Oman has a luggage
allowance of 30 kgs and Air India has 40 kgs so it is worthwhile to shop a
little in India and pack to Oman. Here is a guide and checklist of what to
carry when you fly off to Muscat airport.
1. Documents and Papers: This is very important and you should be careful that
you carry all your necessary documents and papers while you’re in India. Also
take several copies of passport sized photographs as you maybe requiring it
often and would be easy for you if you carry those from home. Make a checklist
of all necessary documents like your passport, educational documents,
experience certificates, etc that you may be needing and pack it in your hand
luggage.
2. Laptops and Electronic Devices: If you already own a laptop or a cellular phone then
you can carry them to Oman as well. The prices of electronic devices are
basically the same in India and Oman though the rates are a little higher in
Oman than India. There are only few brands of electronics that are cheaper in
Oman so it is better to buy one in India before reaching Oman. But of course,
you can buy very good quality second hand items which includes laptops and cell
phones in Oman at good rates from online classified sites like Dubizzle.
Chargers for your electronic devices may not be compatible with plug points in
Oman but a lot of plugin extensions are available in Hypermarkets so it won’t
be much of a problem.
3. Clothes and Shoes: There are amazing showrooms and shops from various
luxury brands all over Muscat and other parts of Oman where you can shop for
clothes but the clothes are expensive too. If you want some decent clothes then
it is better to buy few in India what you require, probably pack some casuals
and formals whatever you need. Oman has a very hot climate and it is very hot
all over the years especially the summers so make sure you pack good summer
clothes with you. Oman has a lot of beaches so make sure you also carry some
great beach wear for yourself. Rates of clothes and shoes from brands like Adidas,
Nike, woodland, Allen Solly, Benneton etc is cheaper in India so it is
advisable to buy in India and later once you’re settled and used to with Oman,
you can spend some good time shopping in Oman once you’ve moved. Oman gets a
little cold though not very cold in the winters so you may carry thin sweaters,
jackets and coats as well that you may be requiring in the colder months like
December, January and February.
4. Food:
Indian food and ingredients won’t be missed in Oman as it is readily available everywhere
in the country. Once you move to Oman, you will see that you will find tons of
Indian restaurants and fast food joints across the city. All hypermarkets have
Indian food ingredients, species and also Indian brand snacks so carrying it
from home would not be necessary as there are plenty available in Oman itself.
5. Indian Souvenirs:
It is always great for you to carry little souvenirs from India that would
remind you of home. Once you start working and living in Oman, you will
definitely meet and be friends with people from various nationalities and
ethnic backgrounds. So delighting your new friends with these souvenirs as
little gifts would be really impressive and courteous as well.
6. Miscellaneous:
There are few things that is available in Oman but you could carry it with you
from India so that your initial days won’t be busy shopping as you need time to
settle down and adjust in the new country. Carry your essential toiletries in a
zip lock bag, a good sun block, good sun glasses, caps and scarfs would be
beneficial.
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