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Muscat (Arabic: مسقط Masqaṭ) is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman and its most important and populous city (1.7 million in the metro area in 2021). It has been inhabited since at least 1000 BCE and for centuries was an important trading port on the Maritime Silk Road. It is home to a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society, and receives the largest number of foreign visitors to the country.

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    Amouage Perfume Factory

    Amouage perfume is the most expensive perfume in the world, and visitors can learn about its production. It is recommended (but not required) to call beforehand to ensure that someone is available to show you around.

    Sat-Thu 8:30AM-4PM

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    Carrefour Hypermarket

    There is another Carrefour located in Muscat city centre (see listing above).

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    City Centre Muscat

    Contains a lot of shops including a large Carrefour Hypermarket.

    Sat-Wed 10AM-10PM Thu Fri 10AM-midnight

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    Jawahir Oman Jewellers

    Sells prized Omani silver, crafted into contemporary jewellery and gifts in a Muscat workshop.

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    Mutrah Souq

    The maze-like souq (marketplace) is often described as the best in the Gulf region. The souq has many shops for jewellery, traditional Omani handicrafts and Omani food at reasonable prices. Some specific items to look for include Arab hand-embroidered mussar (shawls intended to be worn as turbans, RO 10+), garments, nuts, spices, incense, and earthenware. A few shops accept credit cards.

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    Oman Avenues Mall

    Oman Avenues Mall is the second largest shopping mall in Oman. Offers shopping, dining, kid zones and entertainment to locals and international tourists.

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    Omani Heritage Gallery

    This gallery is operated by a non-profit group which encourages cottage industries.

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    Sabco Centre

    A collection of about half a dozen medium sized shopping centres which is very popular with locals. The actual Sabco Centre has a small souq-like collection of shops that contains many of the handicrafts that are available in the Mutrah Souq. There is also a Godiva Chocolates shop . Opposite the Sabco Centre is the Omani Craftsman's House that only sells guaranteed Made in Oman crafts at fixed (but relatively high) prices.

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    Souq al Jumaa

    Friday Market

    A bustling flea market with everything from jewellery, camping gear, carpets and even cars. There is a section with clothing, and food stalls are also nearby.

    Fridays 7AM-9PM

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    The Raymond Shop

    Assarain Textiles LLC

    Customs suits costing from RO 50-60 each in fabrics from pure wool, wool blends, Cashmere, Mohair, Angora and linen.

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    Al Meera

    A Qatari-based chain.

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    Lulu Hypermarket

    All Lulu's branches have delis offering takeaways.

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    Mall of Oman

    It's the biggest shopping mall in Oman.

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    Markaz al Bahja Mall

    Oman's answer to Dubai Mall

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    Qurum City Centre

    Contains Carrefour.