Synopsis

In his first foray into the Sultanate of Oman, Bourdain discovers a land of serene beauty, one that shatters preconceived notions. His journey takes him to Muscat, the capital, and Muttrah, a bustling port, where he seeks out Bait Al Luban for shuwa – a culinary specialty crafted through a laborious process of slow-cooking meat buried in the earth over hot coals for days. He ventures further into the Sharqiya Sands, bordering the Empty Quarter, to share a meal with the Bedouin people who call th