The cultural dress context for women. Oman is a conservative Islamic country — covered shoulders and legs are appropriate throughout public areas. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque requires covered dress including the head; an abaya and headscarf are provided at the entrance. The PP women's linen shirt fully buttoned with linen trousers underneath the abaya is the most comfortable and most breathable base in Muscat's extreme heat.

For the Al Bustan Palace (Ritz-Carlton). The palace hotel set between the Al Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman. Within the hotel grounds, the international resort wardrobe applies. A PP ladies linen set in white for the hotel beach and pool; the Amelia linen dress shirt in Oyster for the hotel restaurant evening.

For the Muttrah Corniche and Souq. The most atmospheric part of Muscat — the traditional souq with the frankincense traders and the silver merchants. Covered dress throughout; a PP women's linen shirt fully buttoned with linen trousers in white or a warm natural.

For the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar. The clifftop resort in the Hajar Mountains — the highest resort in the Middle East. The mountain climate is cooler than the coast; a long-sleeve PP women's linen shirt with linen trousers is the most appropriate natural fabric combination.

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