Duqm's Working Coast and the Cost of Building

On day five in Duqm, Salim follows a falaj through the Rock Garden District, visits the bustling port to see the car surge, and reflects on the tension between traditional Bedouin life and the massive SEZ boom. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Rock Garden District, Sai Commercial District, EMPIRE Restaurant & Cafe, Ras Madrakah, Old Duqm village core, Bank Muscat, Duqm Park. Covered: Duqm Urban Planning, Residency Logistics, Local Economy, Natural Landmarks, Cost of Living, Traditional Culture. Chapters:00:00 Rock Garden District03:07 Sai Commercial District06:26 Bank Muscat09:29 Wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DuqmOman #SEZAD #AlWusta #OmanTravel #RockGarden #RasMadrakah #DuqmPort #OmanLife #DesertToCity #FalajSystem #SaiDistrict #VisaOman #ResidentCard #ArabianSea #OmanDevelopment #BudgetTravelOman #IndustrialTourism #BedouinHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/