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Mutrah Souk

Corniche, Oman
Ranked #5 of 8 shopping in Oman
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Specialty Shops
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011

We visited Mutrah Souk on our way out of Muscat. It was bustling with life until an hour later when it was time for midday prayers. In the hour we had we managed to bag great bar deals on fantastic items. Frankincense from Salalah for my mother, scarves and pashminas for my sister, "Ghutrahs" and head covers for my husband... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2011

While not as sprawling and varied as some of its counterparts in Morocco or Syria, the Mutrah Souq is worth your time. Huge bargains are hard to come by, the shopkeepers are relentless, but that's all part of the fun. Be sure to check out the Omani Halwa shop at the fork on the left. Good Omani treats to be... More

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Kerala, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2004

I have grown up in Muttrah, and it will always find a place in my heart. The souq is where we used to get everything, right from A-Z, at the most affordable rates. The traditional ambience is preserved and the friendly people around would never bore you. i still remember that we had some vendors selling jasmine flowers at a... More

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milano
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2011
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Sachsen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2011
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