City Centre Muscat
City Centre Muscat
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nauj63
South East England, UK1,068 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
… an absolute highlight ! It’s the scale of this place that impresses. And central to this is arguably the Chandelier that dominates the main prayer room - 14m x 8m of Swarovski crystal weighing 8 tonnes ! The ‘estate’ beyond is reminiscent of the Taj Mahal - imposing & memorable for it’s structures. Beyond the Mosque, the Opera House, the fish market and the Mutrah Souk are all worthy inclusions to an educational 4-hour private tour.
Written December 9, 2022
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,143 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Muscat is a difficult city to visit : very decentralized, with wide, long avenues, it goes on and on. It is impossible to reach most attractions on foot ; it is absolutely necessary to move by car. As such, to me, it lacks the charm of most well established cites where you walk all day to get a good understanding of the place.
Written May 24, 2024
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FredPurdue
Seattle, WA2,268 contributions
Nov 2019
We stopped here on a cruise excursion that combined a tour of the city center with a stop at the Souq. As an amateur photographer I found the combination of old and new worlds to be interesting subjects. My suggestion: travel light. My DSLR with a zoom lens was a great choice. The city center shots needed speed due to the motion of the bus. The choice of zoom lens made for easy and quick grab shots. As always watch for distracting reflections in bus windows. look ahead to be prepared for opportunities. Ps: we traveled here just before the pandemic hit.
Written October 26, 2020
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Leopoldo B
Treviso, Italy138 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The largest city in Oman, the old part is maniacally neat and clean. Personally I was not impressed, the historic part has its own Souk like many others and outside some shop in my opinion without interest. Everything perfectly in order but devoid of history, mosque and palaces (that of the sultan) are recent constructions that only arouse amazement at the majesty and accuracy as well as the work, the rest are gigantic streets lined with shops, hotels and shopping centers
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Written October 12, 2024
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Feast and Travel
Muscat, Oman1,440 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
This is a pretty great mall in Muscat with a wide variety of shops and a great hypermarket and decent food court as well!
Written September 1, 2019
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SAT33
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates101 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
For me the Muscat City Centre is the best shopping mall in Oman. With a Carrefour hypermarket and plenty of other shops.
Written March 21, 2014
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Werther Veulemans
Leuven, Belgium1,073 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
As a world traveler I would say that Muscat is like a small fishing town. Quite low key, though very interesting to visit.
As a person living in Dubai for some years, I would definitely recommend you to visit Muscat/Oman as the weather conditions are enjoyable, no humidity and some fresh air with plenty of cool breezes.
Plenty of green, trees and scenery which makes your mind calm down.
As Muscat is Islamic, you can see and experience an original Arabic heritage. Just go down to visit the Souq and you see it’s more original than the one in Dubai.
Definitely a great place for a getaway.
As a person living in Dubai for some years, I would definitely recommend you to visit Muscat/Oman as the weather conditions are enjoyable, no humidity and some fresh air with plenty of cool breezes.
Plenty of green, trees and scenery which makes your mind calm down.
As Muscat is Islamic, you can see and experience an original Arabic heritage. Just go down to visit the Souq and you see it’s more original than the one in Dubai.
Definitely a great place for a getaway.
Written August 24, 2018
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FILIPPOS54
Athens, Greece128 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
Natural beauty is one of the reasons that can lead you to Oman, but it's not the only one. Long and exciting history of thousands of years , warm and friendly people, plus a variety of accommodations on the expensive side though, can make your journey to Oman unforgettable. One of the things I did like about Oman, is the low rising buildings that respect the environment. There is a lot of green, something rather unusual for the Arab peninsula and beautiful pristine beaches with blue waters. The waterfront in different cities- Muscat, Sohar,Sur , Salalah and even in small towns is really something you don't see often around the globe. There is a great variety of food offered with seafood being the main attraction for your palate.
Travel around is quite safe and easy in the newly constructed roads or highways but the secondary roads can offer an interesting alternative. Sultanate of Oman is a Muslim country and you have to keep that in mind especially if you travel there during Ramadan period like I did. There is a quite interesting market with traditional Omani products and with interesting antiques but you have to be aware of imported souvenirs made in China. A trip to Salalah in the south is a must and if you do not like driving you can always go there by plane.
Oman is home to a lot of luxurious 5star hotels but you can also find a lot of good quality places to stay by the seaside, in wadis, in the desert or in the mountainous areas.
Travel around is quite safe and easy in the newly constructed roads or highways but the secondary roads can offer an interesting alternative. Sultanate of Oman is a Muslim country and you have to keep that in mind especially if you travel there during Ramadan period like I did. There is a quite interesting market with traditional Omani products and with interesting antiques but you have to be aware of imported souvenirs made in China. A trip to Salalah in the south is a must and if you do not like driving you can always go there by plane.
Oman is home to a lot of luxurious 5star hotels but you can also find a lot of good quality places to stay by the seaside, in wadis, in the desert or in the mountainous areas.
Written September 3, 2013
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Seismikman
Edinburgh, UK27 contributions
Nov 2018
Tired of sitting in the hotel, I stretched my legs here. It's well laid out, very clean and the staff are very friendly. Plenty of places to eat, mostly fast(ish) food and a good selection f shops. Getting a taxi home is easy. I am sick of the reviews that say "nothing like Dubai" that's because it's not Dubai, it's Oman and has it's own identity. If you want Dubai then go to Dubai.
Written November 13, 2018
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travebuff_m
London, UK944 contributions
This is one of the older (but very well maintained) malls in Muscat.
It's got plenty of stores, coffee shops, fast food dining, Vox cinemas (I think the best in Muscat) and some nice restaurants too.
Muscat is one of those places where you will find both UK and US based stores, but you won't really find the best variety in terms of the items or clothes as compared to Dubai. This mall has a lot of international brands, mostly in the mid-range category. So you will find stores ranging from Zara, Max, H&M, Marks and Spencer, Stradivarius, Forever 21, Mango, Next, Bath and Body Works, the Body Shop and others when it comes to shopping and everything from Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Costa Coffee, McDonalds, Pinkberry, Baskin Robbins, KFC, Santinos, Chili's, Nando's, the Gourmet Burger Kitchen and many more when it comes to food. They also have a hypermarket called Carrefour where you get everything from groceries and food to appliances and electronics under one roof. They also have a play area for kids called the Magic Planet.
Note that this mall doesn't have any luxury stores such as Gucci or LV (no place in Muscat so far has those). But it does have a Mont Blanc Store.
If you are staying near the Airport, this mall will not be too far a drive for you, but if you are staying at the Shangri La or the Al Bustan Palace, or any hotel in the Ruwi or Wadi Kabir Area, this mall will be quite a drive for you (1 hour plus). You might then be better off going to the Muscat Grand Mall or Qurum City Centre for a mall experience.
It's got plenty of stores, coffee shops, fast food dining, Vox cinemas (I think the best in Muscat) and some nice restaurants too.
Muscat is one of those places where you will find both UK and US based stores, but you won't really find the best variety in terms of the items or clothes as compared to Dubai. This mall has a lot of international brands, mostly in the mid-range category. So you will find stores ranging from Zara, Max, H&M, Marks and Spencer, Stradivarius, Forever 21, Mango, Next, Bath and Body Works, the Body Shop and others when it comes to shopping and everything from Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Costa Coffee, McDonalds, Pinkberry, Baskin Robbins, KFC, Santinos, Chili's, Nando's, the Gourmet Burger Kitchen and many more when it comes to food. They also have a hypermarket called Carrefour where you get everything from groceries and food to appliances and electronics under one roof. They also have a play area for kids called the Magic Planet.
Note that this mall doesn't have any luxury stores such as Gucci or LV (no place in Muscat so far has those). But it does have a Mont Blanc Store.
If you are staying near the Airport, this mall will not be too far a drive for you, but if you are staying at the Shangri La or the Al Bustan Palace, or any hotel in the Ruwi or Wadi Kabir Area, this mall will be quite a drive for you (1 hour plus). You might then be better off going to the Muscat Grand Mall or Qurum City Centre for a mall experience.
Written March 14, 2015
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Hello.
What are working hours of Mall for 31/12/23 and 01/01/24.
Thanks.
Written September 26, 2023
I’m calling In Muscat in March on a cruise but prefer to wander around myself rather than go on organised tours. Is the centre easily accessible from the cruise terminal and is the city safe to wander taking the usual savvy precautions?
Written January 13, 2019
The cruise ship terminal is in walking distance from the town.
Muscat is very safe, extremely well maintained and clean.
Written January 20, 2019
azzoz112
Muscat, Oman
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Hi Everyone
Im an Omani national . I offer private tour guide around Oman to all dissertation. Sea , mountain , desert and villages. I have been working with as a tour guide for 3 years now . Im flexible with time and price. I can also help tourists with hotel booking and amy other enquiries . I speak English
Written October 16, 2018
We will be arriving on the Sapphire Princess cruises ship Nov 28th—-are you available to give us a day tour???
Written August 1, 2019
Muscat City Centre what kind of food does the food court hold?
Written September 23, 2017
The food court has food outlets of all taste Indian, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Fast food - KFC, MacD, etc. Food is priced reasonable the food court has adequate neat and clean sitting arrangements also.
Written October 17, 2017
ciao,quindi si puo scendere dalla nave e andare a piedi a visitare il tutto?
Written January 8, 2017
Ciao, Muscat è carina da girare a piedi. Dal porto potete fare una bella passeggiata sul lungomare e poi salire nei giardini e scendere per la città dall'altro lato. C'è un souk carino, io ci ho comprato un sacco di vestiti tipici. In taxi invece fatevi portare alla Grande Moschea del Sultano Qaboos, in poco più di un quarto d'ora ci si arriva, ne vale la pena. Buon viaggio !
Written January 9, 2017
There seems to be some confusion about this listing. Is this page meant to describe
(A) City Center Muscat, the shopping mall just west of the airport (citycentremuscat d o t com)
OR
(B) the old souk in Muttrah?
If the answer is A, then there are a bunch of misplaced and confusion-inducing reviews here. There is already a page for the Muttrah souk (search TripAdvisor for "Old Muttrah Souk")
Written December 20, 2015
There are 2 different issues and here is your answer that can help you
A. City Center Muscat
Developed and is managed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, City Centre Muscat shopping mall was opened in October 2001. It is located on Sultan Qaboos Road (3 km from Muscat International Airport), Sultanate of Oman.
City Centre Muscat underwent an expansion in 2007 that doubled the size of the mall introducing more than 60 new stores and increasing its retail space to 60,484 sqm. In June 2013, the mall announced a second redevelopment to add 48,500 sqft of retail space dedicated to entertainment and leisure.[1]
B.Mutrah Souq
Every place has its distinctive flavour and every city has a market that relates its stories, embraces its history and accompanies its evolution. If you enjoy visiting public markets, you must see Mutrah Souq, the most beautiful market your eyes will ever see!
Mutrah Souq is one of the oldest markets in Oman, dating back about two hundred years. Its antiquity has perhaps increased the extent of its beauty, magic and allure.
You cannot see Mutrah Souq from the outside, as it stretched deep within the city. The market starts at a gate facing the Sea of Oman and Mutrah Corniche, and ends with another gate in the city’s old quarters that usually receive the majority of visitors coming from other Omani towns and villages.
Mutrah Souq is a prototype of old Eastern markets, characterised by narrow winding alleys roofed with wood. This Souq goes by another name among the Omanis: the Market of Darkness, due to its myriad of alleys and roads lined by shops that block the sun during the day. This name applies specifically to the section that extends from the Prophet's Mosque to Khawr Bimbah. And as if two names were not enough for this souq, the east and west parts of Mutrah Souq, separated by Khawr Bimbah, are also known as “the small market” and “the large market”. The Market of Darkness is the small market, whereas the large market is the wholesale market.
When passing through this souq, your senses are tantalised by the aromatic smells of frankincense, incense and Arabian perfumes. Mutrah Souq is known for its handicrafts like silverware, daggers, traditional cloth, new apparel and shoes, in addition to the famous Omani sweets (Halwa), spices and braziers (receptacles in which incense or frankincense is burned).
Enjoy your trip
Written December 21, 2015
Hola a todos necesito alguien que me diga, donde conviene alojarse, cuando vas sin auto ,ppppppppppppppplease
Written October 31, 2015
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