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 Souq for shopping for heritage by Faiza-Ifrah
People told us that it is a bustling center for trading and shopping in local craft.
We saw a restaurant open and many Omanis were seated enjoying sipping Arabic liquids and smoking Sheesha (Hokka in Urdu, Hindi and Turkish). However, it was not a family oriented seen.
A look at the shops suggested that it would be a great bargain center for shopping for local handicrafts. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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This is an essential to-do and shopping experience in Muscat. Very lively and quite a variety. What really makes it enjoyable is that you are not hassled like similar areas in Tunis, Marrakech or The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
You will also find places to eat or have coffe in the souq.
There are many winding alleys, but you can't really get lost. If you get to the other side (back entrance) of the souq, there are many nice shops which is not part of the covered souq.
One will probably not leave the souq without buying an insence burner and frankinsence (about 2 OR each).
Frankinsence, ceramic burners, dishdasha, perfume and oils, silver jewelery, khanjars etc.
The textiles are mostly from India.
Prices are more or less the same from shop to shop. Haggle only if you really feel you need to. Theme: Local CraftDirections: Along the corniche of Mutrah, the entrance is at the only traffic light here.
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 incense burner by sachara
Frankincense is divided into four types according to quality: Hujari, Najdi, Shasry and Sha'abi.
The criteria for quality depends on the colour and purity. The white-blue frankincense (Hujari) is the best and more expensive. The reddish variety is of lesser quality.
A typical Omani incense burner painted in bright colours and of course the frankincense itself.
The local burners are rather cheap.
The price of the frankincense depends on the quality you will choose. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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The Mutrah Souq in Muscat (near corniche) is one of the most popular places for souvenir shopping in Muscat, Oman. The men will ask you for a price but through my experience start extremely low. The local Khanjars made of silver make a great present but the local men demand a high price. Dont buy from the first 10 shops in the souq because they are the most expensive, go deeper into the souq and the prices generally drop by 25%. Another tip, a real Khanjar should cost around 50 RO and you can tell that it is legitimate by counting the rings on the handle of the blade (more rings means better quality).
Special items include Khanjar as mentioned and a dishdasha(no more than 8 RO).
Khanjar in a souq (real one cost 50 to 60 RO) and the fake ones run 15 RO.
Football jerseys cost no more than 2.5 RO
Sandals cost no more than 4 RO. Leave a Comment Theme: AntiquesDirections: The Mutrah Souq is next to the Shia (Iranian style Mosque) on the waterfront.
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 Ruwi by PierreZA
Textiles, electronic goods and clothing.
Prices are cheap, but check the quality Theme: OtherAddress: Ruwi Souq, Souq StDirections: Big area, starts from the square in front of the KFC in Ruwi
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 Perfumes at Mutrah Souq,
Oman by victorwkfLeave a Comment Theme: Gifts
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Gold is an exceptionally good buy in the Sultanate and, indeed, everywhere in the Gulf countries. Every city and town has at least one shop where you can buy the glittering yellow metal. Gold is still considered an essential part of a woman's wardrobe, so even the poorest own at least a few pieces. Designs range from the elegant to the utterly tacky, but you can always be sure that it is the real McCoy.
They charge by weight: you pay the current London spot price for gold plus between 7 and 10% for workmanship. Bear in mind, you will find nothing lower than 18k and much of what is for sale is 22k, so the much darker yellow color may put you off if you're used to 9k or 14k. These lower qualities are illegal here. Leave a Comment Theme: Jewelry
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The market in Muscat has a wide range of shops. Dates, spices and silver sold together with western tat!
All hotels have small gift shops.
You can get some lovely souvenirs made with Omani Silver. Its so beautiful. The Kanjar dagger is perhaps the most well known. I buy Bedou necklaces or little silver boxes with stones set in them. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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Muttrah Souq is the oldest market place in the Capital Area and is located behind the Corniche of Muttrah.
Frankincense, spices, dates and antiques jostle for the limelight with electronic products, Barbie dolls and fashion accessories. Leave a Comment Theme: Gifts
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 Khanjars on sale, Oman by victorwkfLeave a Comment Theme: Antiques
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