Muscat Shopping

Shopping in Muscat

  1. A

    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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  2. B

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Bateel

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

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  7. C

    Family Bookshop

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

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  8. D

    Ahmed Dawood Trading

    For specialised camping equipment, try Ahmed Dawood Trading.

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  9. House of Prose

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

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  10. Turtles

    Includes a wide range of topical publications.

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