Author: Team Bariza

Stationary brightens anyone’s day. If you love stationery and have a penchant for collecting writing equipment and quirky items to embroider your desks {and your soul}, we recommend a visit to this store. It’s not just another stationery store; it’s a fashion stationery store that houses products from stylish notebooks, quirky bookmarks and clip-ons, to a full range of ‘Back to School’ bags, pens, pencils and organisers with your kids favorite Marvel or cartoon characters; from unique table clocks to beautiful gift boxes; from colourful folding umbrellas to cute card cases; they’ve got it all! What really caught our fancy,…

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Ultra-luxury tourism destination located along Saudi Arabia’s north-western coast outlines impressive and tangible progress, with first phase of development on track for completion in 2024The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury tourism destination AMAALA, has announced tangible progress across the development, with over 300 contracts signed to date, worth in excess of SAR 6.62 billion ($1.7bn). More than 98 percent of the total contract value has been awarded to Saudi firms, highlighting the organization’s commitment to strengthening the local economy. These include agreements for the design and build of state-of-the-art accommodation and facilities at the destination for…

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If you are looking at giving some fun time to your kid, while you sit back and relax with some quick coffee and shopping, Jumping Clay has you covered.An activity and educational centre based in Muscat, that offers children’s activities and workshops, kids’ birthday parties, Fun Educational Workshops, after-school hobby classes, and holiday camps, Jumping Clay offers all this with an amazing range of air-drying modelling clay kits to take home and try for yourself and your kid.Jumping Clay allows your kid to use his/ her imagination and bring it to life. The simple way of learning is through play.What…

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For visitors seeking extravagance, leisure, and culinary pleasures, Jumeirah Muscat Bay’s extensive resort amenities are a must-visit. They are set against a stunning backdrop of rugged mountains and overlook the Sultanate’s turquoise oceans. The world cuisine restaurant Peridot at Jumeirah Muscat Bay hosted Team Bariza to a dinner event. And we were genuinely pleased with the meal and service, which were in keeping with the luxury and illustrious history of this resort brand. Claudio Dieli, the culinary director at Peridot, prepared a meal that blended the best ingredients for lovers of meat, seafood, and vegetarian fare and was imbued with…

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Join renowned philanthropists Juan Pablo Barahona and Regan Hillyer for a journey of self-awakening at Jumeirah Muscat Bay on Wednesday 31st August Oman, Muscat, 29 August 2022: Performed for thousands of years by the indigenous tribes of Central America, Jumeirah Muscat Bay will be hosting a special spiritual Cacao Manifestation Ceremony in the magnificent surroundings of its Pearl Ballroom on Wednesday 31st August. A facilitator of self-reflection and spiritual awakening, join renowned philanthropists Juan Pablo Barahona and Regan Hillyer as they gracefully bring this ancient healing practice to life, providing a unique, stimulating way to explore spirituality and benefit…

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We love the concept of rooms with plunge pools – the privacy and the safety of not sharing that pool time with anyone is just perfect. Bariza recommends some of Oman’s most inviting private pool accommodations for you to cool-off this summer. Anantara Jabal Akhdar resort – a luxury stay and a temperature cooler than most of Oman is a win-win combination. Anantara Jabal Akhdar is one of the world’s most exclusive resorts, with 33 private pool villas, including Oman’s most luxurious three-bedroom pool villa. With a private entrance and parking area, the premium pool villas exude prestige from the…

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The new project promises to spur investment opportunities in Dhofar’s real estate sectorMuscat, 17th July 2022 – Muriya, Oman’s most diversified real estate developer, has announced the launch of ‘Fanar Views’, a new first-of-its-kind residential project primely located in Hawana Salalah. Just a five-minute walk to the Fanar Hotel & Residences beach, the marina and the destination’s world-class amenities, Fanar Views offers luxurious waterfront living and a unique investment opportunity with high potential returns within a lucrative year-round rental market. The project boasts a limited selection of townhouses, twin- and standalone villas, fully serviced and furnished, with private pools overlooking…

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Eleven-month study by The Red Sea Development Company is the largest survey undertaken by a developer to assess and mitigate impact on wildlife ecosystems Survey sets a new benchmark for the industry in responsible and regenerative tourism and comes as part of a wider call to action for developers in the tourism and hospitality industry to protect environment and biodiversity (Riyadh/Lisbon, July 5, 2022): The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects, The Red Sea Project and AMAALA, has released the findings of one of the world’s largest environmental surveys of wildlife ecosystems,…

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The new campaign brings together tropical coffee recipes and positive mantras for an uplifting summer experienceMuscat (Oman). July 4. Nespresso’s summer 2022 collection has arrived, making waves with a tropical Brazilian-inspired range and fronted by Alessandra Ambrosio as the campaign’s muse. Inspired by the delicious flavours of the tropics, lime and mint take centre stage resulting in the refreshing new Barista Creations Liminha over Ice and Exotic Liminha over Ice flavoured coffees. The sunlight lemon yellow and tropical leaf print that adorns Nespresso’s latest summer designs also pays homage to Brazil’s vibrant landscape, ready to unite coffee lovers globally through…

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While the world sees the side you choose to show them, a best friend loves the side you don’t. Here are 7 things that you can completely connect to if you enjoy the true satisfaction of having one close friend. The truth behind your million-dollar speeches – Oh yes, you have such a way with words. Everyone believes that you just have it naturally. But it’s your best buddy who has heard your routine a billion times (they probably know every line off by memory), who has soothed you in the event of a last-minute panic attack in the restroom,…

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