I presently live in Oman but we are leaving in 3 weeks to move to the Uk then on to Doha in June. I really wish we could stay here as we love it. Our 4 children love it here, we have made loads of new friends and the Omanis are fantastic people so friendly and sincere. If you want your family to feel safe and to have new adventures this is the place to be. But yes the salaries maybe not as good, though if you are given a good expat package then you will find life here very very comfortable.
Any questions - just ask.