Markets and independent shops in Salalah

Markets and independent shops in Salalah

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   Al Isteqrar Hypermarket

   Groceries are on the ground floor, and a food court upstairs.

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   Family Book Shop

   Has books in English and Arabic, and a good selection of maps.

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   Lulu Hypermarket

   A branch of the UAE chain. Good for picnic supplies or camping gear.

   Sat-Thu 9AM-11PM; Fri 9AM-11PM, 4:30PM-11PM

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   Lulu Supermarket

   More centrally located than Lulu Hypermarket (see listing above), but with a much smaller deli and no camping gear.

   Sat-Thu 8AM-11:45PM; Fri 8AM-11AM, 4:30PM-11:45PM

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   Souq Al Hafa

   سوق الحافة

   Souq Al Hafa (marketplace) is the best place for frankincense and incense burners, and a wide range of other collectibles including handicrafts and souvenirs. Haggling is necessary, or alternatively have a local so you know you are buying genuine goods. Payment can be made in Omani rials, euros, or dollars.

   Closed · opens 8 am·OMR

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   Goal Sports

   Has outdoor sporting goods, including camping supplies.

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   Handicraft Souq

   A good place to pick up traditional hand-crafted items.

   Sat-Thu 9AM-1PM, 4PM-10PM; Fri 4PM-10PM

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   New Souq

   23 July St

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   Spinney's

   Small supermarket with international food.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Salalah (CC BY-SA 4.0).