Mutrah Souq: "Souq Shopping" Top 5 Page for this destination Oman Shopping Tip by JohnniOmani

The Mutrah Souq in Muscat (near corniche) is one of the most popular places for souvenir shopping in Muscat, Oman. The men will ask you for a price but through my experience start extremely low. The local Khanjars made of silver make a great present but the local men demand a high price. Dont buy from the first 10 shops in the souq because they are the most expensive, go deeper into the souq and the prices generally drop by 25%. Another tip, a real Khanjar should cost around 50 RO and you can tell that it is legitimate by counting the rings on the handle of the blade (more rings means better quality).

What to buy: Special items include Khanjar as mentioned and a dishdasha(no more than 8 RO).

What to pay: Khanjar in a souq (real one cost 50 to 60 RO) and the fake ones run 15 RO.
Football jerseys cost no more than 2.5 RO
Sandals cost no more than 4 RO.

Directions: The Mutrah Souq is next to the Shia (Iranian style Mosque) on the waterfront.
Theme: Antiques