Shopping in Oman
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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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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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New Souq
In the adjacent New Souq look out for Al-Haramain Perfumes. The elaborate bottles alone are temptation enough to enter the shop, and being daubed in exotic musk and ambergris is one of Arabia's great experiences.
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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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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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Walad Awashah Trading
For camping equipment, try Walad Awashah Trading , next to the musical instrument shop. It has tents for rent and for purchase and an assortment of camping gear.
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Al-Dan Musical Instruments
Near to the livestock, fruit and vegetable souqs, Al-Dan Musical Instruments has some beautifully crafted wooden ouds on sale.
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Ladies' Souq
In the Ladies' Souq there are many textile shops, some selling braided ankle parts for women's trousers.
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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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Bateel
For a regional gift-with-a-difference, the chocolate dates from Bateel are utterly world class.
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Family Bookshop
Stocks a good selection of English titles on Oman and a few bestsellers.
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Ahmed Dawood Trading
For specialised camping equipment, try Ahmed Dawood Trading.
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House of Prose
Stocks second-hand paperbacks with a great buy-back scheme.
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