Oman Alcohol Laws & Tourist Permit Guide 2026

How International Hotels Manage Ramadan Dining

International hotels accommodate their non-fasting guests very carefully during the holy month. Staff set up tall privacy screens around the daytime dining areas. These thick screens hide diners from the general public view completely.

You can eat your daytime meals peacefully behind these wooden partitions. However, bartenders wait until sunset to begin serving alcoholic drinks. Alcohol service generally starts around 7:00 PM after the Iftar meal.

Hotels usually keep guest room minibars fully stocked throughout the entire month. You can enjoy a quiet drink inside your room at any time.

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