Muscat Shopping

  1. Ahmed Dawood Trading

    For specialised camping equipment, try Ahmed Dawood Trading.

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  2. Amouage

    It sells the most expensive (and exquisite) perfume in the world, produced from frankincense, musk and other exotic ingredients in premises near Rusayl. You'll find the ultimate Arabian gift here.

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  3. Bait Muzna Gallery

    Beautiful collectors' pieces, such as mandoos (wooden, brass-fitted dowry chests), Omani doors, Bedouin jewellery and contemporary paintings are sold in this gallery opposite Bayt Az-Zubair. Prices are high, but the quality is assured.

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  4. Bateel

    For a regional gift-with-a-difference, the chocolate dates from Bateel are utterly world class.

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  5. Family Bookshop

    Stocks a good selection of English titles on Oman and a few bestsellers.

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  7. House of Prose

    Stocks second-hand paperbacks with a great buy-back scheme.

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  8. Mutrah Souq

    From khanjars to framed silverwork, gold and spices, this labyrinth of alleyways under a barasti roof is the top spot in town for crafts and souvenirs.

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  9. Omani Craftsman's House

    For guaranteed 'Made in Oman' crafts, try Omani Craftsman's House opposite the Sabco Centre in Qurm.

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  10. Omani Heritage Gallery

    Near the Hotel Inter-Continental Muscat, along Way 2817, there is a small shopping complex where you'll find the Omani Heritage Gallery, which sells handicrafts.

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  11. Omani Heritage Gallery

    For guaranteed 'Made in Oman' crafts, try the Omani Heritage Gallery, a nonprofit organisation set up to encourage cottage industries through the sale of handicrafts. Prices are high, but so is the quality.

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  13. Sabco Centre

    A surprisingly comprehensive little souq inside the Sabco Centre sells crafts (mostly from India and Iran), pashmina shawls and Omani headdresses. Bargaining is recommended, although prices are reasonable. The souq's excellent cobbler can repair any leather item.

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  14. Turtles

    Includes a wide range of topical publications.

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