The city of Muscat has a come a long way from the quaint old souks that dominated the region. Today it sparks with a modern vibe and the experience of shopping here is both comfortable and entertaining. Shopping now is not only for the women folk, for men and kids also have plenty of things to see and do. Malls have sprung up in Muscat and each site comes with its own package of features and attractions. With all its perks and relatively reasonable prices, shopping most certainly is a “must do” for all those visiting Muscat.

Where to shop really depends on what you have in mind and Muscat like most other Middle Eastern cities has pretty much everything and anything you can imagine. From traditional Arabian styles to the latest in Western fashion, you can find it all. Most of the shopping malls are situated in the Qurum and in the Al Khuwair areas and are fully geared with all the upscale perks that a top notch mall has.

A very popular shopping destination in Muscat is the Al Araimi. The Al Araimi is not just a paradise for exclusive brands for it is a popular hang-out spot as well. The mall is beautiful and is home to a number of eateries making it an excellent place to meet friends.

Then there is the Al Harthy Complex. The Al Harthy is famously known around the city for its impeccable design that features a star filled dome and spacious floors that have over a 100 different stores. The site trades pretty much everything and anything you can imagine and also has a gaming arcade, a play city and eateries. Other names of popular shopping centres include the Zakher Mall, Al Sarooj, the Capital Commercial Centre (known for its excellent Omani handicrafts and souvenirs), The Capital stores, Al Khamis Plaza, the Khimji Mega stores, the famous Lulu Hypermarkets and several others. Rest assured that wherever you shop you will be truly spoilt for choice.

After a busy day outdoors come home to a well placed Oman Muscat hotel such as Millennium Resort Mussanah. This Muscat hotel is one of the best in the city and offers an ideal base for your travels be it business or pleasure.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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