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Shopping in Muscat - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Al Sahel Fort, Quriyat, Muscat, Oman Colorful markets with a huge selection of national products will be of interest to visitors in Muscat. There are also major shopping centers in the city. They offer products from world-famous manufacturers. Sabco Centre is one of the oldest and most popular shopping centers in the city. You can visit many interesting shops of both local and European manufacturers here. The famous perfume store Oman Perfumery is also located here. World-class luxury perfumes are sold in this store. There is also a great New Age music store in the mall. Mini market is also located here. It has about 30 shops with unique products.
Cuisine of Muscat for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
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Al Araimi shopping center offers customers to visit the stores of famous European manufacturers. There are major Mexx and Versace stores here. You can also visit the large Rolex brand store, where you can choose a chic watch. In addition to clothing and accessories, the mall sells electronics and home goods. You can relax in the cozy cafe after shopping.
The old market is a real attraction of Muscat. It is called Matrah Souq. It is difficult to imagine a category of products that cannot be purchased on it. Chic costumes in the national style, jewelry, handmade carpets, various handicrafts and souvenirs, spices and tea, as well as popular Oriental sweets are sold on the market. Ladies will love the large shopping tents. Inexpensive jewelry made of silver and semi-precious stones are sold here. Handmade jewelry boxes are popular souvenirs. Unique antiques are also sold on the market. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Local people are rather sociable and hospitable, they are respective and attentive towards foreign guests and are eagerly interested in traditions and culture of foreign visitors. City … Open
It will be interesting to visit Al Khamis Plaza shopping center for fans of high-end shopping. There are only exclusive boutiques here. You can visit designer clothing stores, choose chic sunglasses at the Police brand store, and visit jewelry stores and beauty salons. A large computer hardware store also opens in the mall. There is an art gallery here. Unique works of art from local artists are sold in the gallery.
Muscat CCC Mall is very popular with budget tourists. Stores that sell locally produced goods predominate in it. All of them have very attractive prices. It will be interesting to walk in search of luxury clothing and fabrics from local manufacturers, visit stores with clothing and accessories made of genuine leather, as well as interesting souvenir shops here. A large supermarket is located on the first floor. Popular products are sold at affordable prices here.
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You can also go to the Al Sarooj shopping center to buy interesting national products and souvenirs. One of the largest bookstores in the city is open here. You can buy interesting books and booklets about the history and traditions of Oman in this store. There is also an interesting pharmacy here. It sells organic cosmetics of local production. Wealthy buyers will be able to choose chic handmade carpets and silverware. Budget tourists will like large souvenir shops with inexpensive magnets, key rings, and jewelry.
Muscat Browny Popcorn is considered one of the most unusual food stores in Muscat. It offers customers dozens of types of popcorn popular all over the world. It is sold packaged in beautiful jars and bags here. Dozens of types of popcorn in various fruit and chocolate glazes are available to customers in the store. You can buy very interesting sweet gifts for loved ones here.
Your active city break in Muscat. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Muscat boasts various entertainments to meet each taste and fancy of the visitors. Tourists should definitely visit one of the local beaches. Local folks do not feel enthused for beach … Open
You can go shopping and relax in the Muscat City Centre mall. It is the largest shopping center in the city. The famous Carrefour hypermarket is located on the first floor of the shopping center. Dozens of clothing, footwear, and accessories stores of various specializations are also available to customers. A large entertainment center attracts tourists with children here. Cozy restaurants and cafes are waiting for visitors after a day of shopping and entertainment.
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Shopping in Oman

Browny Popcorn is a shop and café in Muscat that offers popcorn in different colors and flavors, from usual ones like caramel to less widespread types, for example, cheese popcorn. Fans of exotic variations can order popcorn with chocolate. Many tourists visit Sarah Gallery in Muscat in order to buy wonderful artworks at affordable prices. This gallery offers paintings and photographs of modern talented Omanis. Visitors can buy the original artworks or their copies, books about Oman and its art, drawing easel, pens and brushes, and all kinds of souvenirs: bookmarks, calendars, ceramics, and other items. … Open

Shopping advices for the whole region around Muscat

Masirah
In case if you’re looking for something unique and useful at the same time, pay your attention to incenses. One can easily find burners, lamps and mixture on any local market. Lamps are usually made in the traditional Oman style and decorated with lots of small ... Open »
Ras al Khaimah
You can get to the city's major shopping centers or malls, either alone or as part of an organized group by bus. This option is suitable for those who are not too fond of long detailed shopping trips. The time to stay in the shopping center will not be more than two ... Open »
Ajman
Hamed bin Abdul Aziz Street is recognized as the most attractive shopping street in the city. This promenade is a relatively new project in Ajman. Hamed bin Abdul Aziz Street is a chain of shops and restaurants. One of the most popular city markets is located here. It ... Open »
Dubai
Dubai Gold Market is a world-class attraction. Here, among hundreds of trade counters and pavilions, you can find many exclusive jewelry of yellow, pink and white gold. The market offers a large choice of jewelry with precious stones, which are several times cheaper ... Open »
Jumeirah
An integral part of shopping in Jumeirah should be the purchase of new jewelry. Gold and Diamond Park shopping center is the best place to do that. It completely specializes in selling jewelry made of gold. Budget tourists come here as a museum to admire the creations ... Open »
Abu Dhabi
Travellers who are planning to bring local items and souvenirs from their trip, will be interested in visiting Al-Raha Mall. A significant part of the stores represented in the center offers clothes and shoes of local production, yet, you can buy quality cosmetics ... Open »
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