Kadm Café and the Bait Muzna Gallery are one of the most elegant and peaceful cafés in the district of Matrah in Muscat.
Kadm Café (with the Bait Muzna Gallery) is one of my favourite cafés in the Matrah district of Muscat. One of my Omani friends recommended it to me. It offers a comfortable coffee area with an art gallery which showcases regional artists and also has a gift shop. It’s – handily – opposite Bait Al Zubair museum, one of the best museums in Oman on the country’s heritage and culture.
Kadm Café is original. It is enjoyable having coffee in a place where you can also discover some local artists, Omani and international.
The terrasse is peaceful and nicely decorated. Of course, it is only for the winter months :)
The Café offers a variety of coffee and sells local brands.
A (very approximate) watercolour map of the area
Kadm cafe and the Bait Muzna Gallery are in Matrah, one of the oldest districts of Muscat in Oman, opposite Bait Al-Zubair Museum. There is plenty of parking space nearby.
It is said that in 3000 BC, the name of the Omani capital was Kadm. Today, it evokes Oman’s historical heritage and seems appropriate for a café that combines cultural elements with local products.
Many shades of blue and turquoise are scattered around – on the counter, the mosaic, paintings on the walls.
Although Fazenda coffee is Brazilian, I love the packaging of this Miosa coffee brand which displays beautiful Arabic calligraphy and architecture (I first typed in ‘architexture’… which might be more appropriate in this context!).
The mirrors are a popular item for selfies of all kinds. They also add a sense of space to the different levels of the room.
The colour of the coffee cup on the colourful table was a feast to my eyes!
I was drawn to the work of Juma Al Harthy, an Omani artist who gets inspiration from traditional Omani doors.
This photograph of a traditional room in Oman shows off Clive Gracey‘s interest in Omani architecture and culture. This Irish artist has lived in Oman for over 30 years and he has also had exhibitions of his work in the UK and in the USA.
A Greek artist who lives in Oman, Kostis Grivakis, also shows some of his fun work depicting Omani men and women. I really love it!
The ceramic lamps and flowers add to the small terrasse. From there, you can enjoy views across the area of Matrah.
This post was all about Kadm Café and Bait Muzna Gallery in Matrah. Opposite the Café, you will find the Bait Al Zubair museum.
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Hi! I’m Christine, a Franco-British writer and watercolourist living in Oman for the past four years. I share my first-hand experiences to help independent travellers plan an immersive and authentic trip to Oman.
Christine is a Muscat-based writer, watercolourist and teacher. She's been living in Oman for 4 years and she's also lived in Jordan and Dubai. She shares resources and stories to help independent travellers plan creative trips and truly experience Middle Eastern cultures.
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