Mixed reactions to Qurum Park as Muscat Nights venue

The decision of Muscat Municipality to hold Muscat Nights 2023 has been received with mixed feelings by citizens and residents.

While the holding of Muscat Nights is a welcome move that will fill the void of the absence of Muscat Festival, a section of people have expressed concerns on one of the venues – Qurum Natural Park – due to traffic congestion.Muscat Municipality had recently announced that Qurum Natural Park in Muscat and Al Naseem Public Park in Seeb would be closed to the public as they prepare the venues to host Muscat Nights from January 19-February 4.