Hi Fox,
Long time, no see. When are you in Muscat next? Stop in, bro.
Every evening shift, we have one guy/gal start at 2100 and they work until 0200-0300ish. Otherwise, the roster cycle, as stated, hasn't changed for 12 years or so.
For everyone contemplating Muscat as an employment option, just remember that money is not everything. It's not nothing but you'll never survive if it's your only aim. I always advise anyone coming here to have a firm plan B so that psychologically and physically, you can move when you want, when that last straw goes on the camel's back.
From someone who's been here 18 years, it's been a great time and I haven't regretted my time here regardless of the challenges. The traffic is a challenging mix and hectic at times, the lifestyle is what you make of it and my colleagues, both Omani and expat are, for the most part, a great bunch of poeple who laugh easily, a good sign.
In a nutshell, the pros far outweigh the cons. Come on over!