Sultanate’s entertainment extravaganza

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As icing on the cake, the Tour of Oman will also create an ideal platform to showcase the rich culture and traditions and historical identity. With six stages and 875 kilometres distance, Oman will host some of the 128 best cyclists from across the globe. A host of public and private organisations have already aboard to make this year’s festival a memorable one.

Both the parks will be open from 4 pm till 11 pm every day. Entry is regulated with a nominal fee of baisas 200 for adults and baisas 100 for children less than 6 years.

As to the Muscat Fashion Week, Malik bin Fahmy al Hinai, Muscat Municipality committee member responsible for Muscat Fashion Week and Oman Food Festival said this year’s festival will see some of the prominent designers and models on board.

“On Fashion, Muscat Fashion Week this year has a vast range of designers from the entire region and we are just finalising negotiations with the two Colleges of Design in Oman, whereby their students will assist us as seamstresses, make-up artists as well working back of house during the shows”.

The various talented designers showcasing their labels include Hanaa Wahaibi, Nawal al Hooti and Dibaj (Oman), Abed Mahfouz (Lebanon), Siham Tib (Moroc- give festival goers the opportunity to experience the very best in Omani cuisine. landscape over six days from February 14 to 19, covering a total distance of 875 km. Organised in association with the legendary Eddy Merckx and Amaury Sport Organisation, names to watch during this race include the British Sprinter and UK Sports Personality of the Year, Mark Cavendish (winner of 21 stages in the Tour de France and the holder of the Tour de France Green Jersey), Fabian Cancellara (winner of the 2012 Tour of Oman, four times Time Trial World Champion, current Olympic gold medallist and twice winner of the Paris-roubaix) and Andy Schelk, who has been 2nd in the Tour de France three times.

“Oman Air is fully committed to be a part of the team to make this festival a world class one”, Philippe Georgiou, Chief Officer, Oman Air said. “Our global offices across the various continents have already started speaking about the Muscat Festival and the response is immense. We have additional promotions and a visit to our web site will guide you how to go about bringing in your loved ones specially for the festival”.