Old Muttrah Souq
a unique antique souq
Millennium Resort Mussanah is located on the Batinah Coast between Barka and Sohar, a Muscat hotel which offers the best accommodation services that one could dream of. This Oman Muscat hotel has all the facilities for any type of business or leisure trip. Oman offers a wide variety f shopping options for both the locals and foreigners.
With a history dating back more than two hundred years the Muttrah Souq is the oldest preserved Souq in Oman. With narrow alleys winding through the market, passing visitors are teased by the smell of Arabian perfumes. Renowned for products like silver khanjars (daggers), silverware, apparel, shoes and spices this market is surely a unique experience for foreigners. Halwa the famous Omani sweet would surely tickle the taste buds of the visitors making them want more and more. Commonly known as the Market of Darkness by the Omanis, this market is one of the most crowded places in the city. If you require a product for a reasonable price, bargaining is a must in this Souq.