Bin Ateeq (Al Khuwair)
مطعم بن عتيق
An established Omani chain where you can sit on carpets in private booths and enjoy shuwa and camel meat at reasonable prices.
This is one of the earliest restaurants in Muscat to serve traditional Omani cuisine. The Al Khuwair branch is located in Al Andalus Towers, next to a gas station. It features private carpeted booths where guests take off their shoes to sit, making it ideal for four to six people. Dishes are served on large silver platters, though regular tables are also available. Popular orders include shuwa, hareeth, sayyadeyah (fish rice), and qabooli camel meat. The interior is dated, and ratings are not particularly high, with some complaining about hygiene and decor, but most agree that the food is authentic and reasonably priced; reviews from diners are still active as of early 2026.
Opening hours
Sun–Tue approx. 11:00 to after midnight; Wed–Sat previously marked as 24 hours (information may be outdated, phone confirmation recommended)
Nearby sights
- Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Royal Opera House Muscat
- Qurum Beach
- Bait Al Baranda Museum
- Mutrah Souq & Corniche
- Muttrah Fort
- Al Mouj Marina