Shopping in Muscat
Crowds flock to Oman's famous Muttrah Souk or barter at the fish market. MCC and the shopping malls of the Qurm district are the designer shopper's destination of choice. Souvenir-hunters head to the galleries in Muscat Old Town's winding streets or the Omani Heritage Gallery for filigree silverwork, woven baskets and ceramics. Malls open daily 10am-10pm but close on Friday mornings. Independent stores open around 9am-1pm, 4pm-9pm and close on Fridays.
Shops
Expand all1. MCC - Muscat super-mall
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MCC (Muscat City Centre) in Seeb houses 140 top names including Hilfiger, Cardin and Mont Blanc alongside some traditional shops. There's plenty of fast-food dining, and Magic Planet has rides and an adventure playground for children.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sat-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri 2pm-10pm
Address
Seeb, Muscat 111
Telephone
+968 24 558 888
Markets
Expand all2. Muttrah Souk - Silverware, incense and spice
Show more Oman's famous Muttrah Souk shelters under a palm-frond roof in Muttrah. Its winding alleyways burst with stalls selling fake Rolexes, silverware, spices, cheap clothes and (some) genuine antiques. Bartering is expected and soon comes naturally, even to first-time visitors.E-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sat-Thu 9am-1pm & 4pm-9pm; Fri 9am-1pm
Address
Just off Al Asimah Street, Muttrah, Muscat 125
Transport
Taxi
Specialists
Expand all3. Omani Heritage Gallery - Quality Omani artefacts
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Omani Heritage Gallery, in old Muscat's Shati al Qurm, stocks tasteful souvenirs and memorabilia. Incense burners, baskets, water carriers and silver dallahs (coffee pots) share space with Bedouin woven rugs and ancient wooden doors.E-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sat-Thu 10am-8pm
Address
Jawaharat Al Shatti Shopping Centre, Muscat 114
Telephone
+968 24 696 974
