Dive into the colourful clamour of the Muttrah Souq, which retains its ambiance of a traditional Arabian marketplace infused with treasures waiting to be plundered by the discerning explorer. Ensure a downtown base of a luxury Muscat hotel awaits you after your sightseeing excursions, and the Millennium Resort Mussanah is a great example of a quality Oman Muscat hotel to host your stays in the sultanate. Browse through the intriguing selection presented for your pleasure at the Muttrah Souq, You will discover a great collection of antique shops hawking treasures from another era, with goods originating from India as well as Oman itself. These specialty stores hunker down in between the usual offering of hardware, textile, and gold shops so keep your eyes peeled. Feel free to engage in the age-old tradition of bargaining, which is an art and allows both buyer and seller to agree on a fairer price, especially if you are buying more than one item from the same place. The entrance to the Muttrah Souq is via the Corniche. You can choose to also visit the Gold Souq whilst you are in the area, and the Al-Ahli Coffee shop is an excellent eatery to kick back and relax after you’ve walked around the area.

 

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