{"id":91921,"date":"2025-03-17T13:27:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T09:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testir.saadatrent.com\/mag\/?p=91921"},"modified":"2025-12-08T16:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:09:19","slug":"oman-traditional-souks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/en\/oman\/oman-traditional-souks\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Omani Souks \u2013 Best Markets to Explore in Oman"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"91921\" class=\"elementor elementor-91921\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c64b8b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0c64b8b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af86230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af86230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you want to experience the true soul of Oman, forget the modern shopping malls and step into its traditional souks. These vibrant marketplaces have been the heart of Omani trade for centuries, where the scent of frankincense lingers in the air, merchants display handcrafted silver, and the sounds of friendly bargaining echo through the alleys.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re after authentic souvenirs and spices or just looking to immerse yourself in Oman\u2019s rich heritage, visiting a souk is a must. Here\u2019s your ultimate guide to the best souks in Oman, where you can shop like a local and take home a piece of Omani tradition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b6a3d7 elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"8b6a3d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__8b6a3d7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__8b6a3d7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__8b6a3d7\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-639645e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"639645e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mutrah Souk \u2013 The Most Famous Market in Oman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3f7459 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3f7459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mutrah Corniche, Muscat, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saturday \u2013 Thursday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM &amp; 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Silver jewelry, frankincense, textiles<\/span><\/p><p>If there\u2019s one market that perfectly blends history, culture, and commerce, it\u2019s Mutrah Souk. This maze-like market, one of the oldest in Oman, has been a hub for traders since the 16th century. Its narrow alleys are packed with silver jewelry, handcrafted lamps, frankincense, and vibrant textiles\u2014a paradise for souvenir hunters.<\/p><p>As you walk through, the rich aroma of oud perfume and spices fills the air. Merchants call out their best deals, some offering handmade khanjars, others letting visitors sample fresh Omani halwa. Whether you\u2019re here to shop or just soak in the atmosphere, Mutrah Souk delivers an experience that\u2019s as authentic as it gets. Don\u2019t miss your chance to explore this vibrant marketplace on your next visit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b7c9c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b7c9c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mutrah-souq-9.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91944\" alt=\"Mutrah Traditional Omani Souks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mutrah-souq-9.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mutrah-souq-9-300x272.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mutrah-souq-9-768x695.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b2a474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b2a474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Mutrah Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani silver jewelry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Famous for its intricate designs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frankincense and perfumes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 High-quality Omani frankincense and oud-based perfumes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handwoven pashminas and textiles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Luxurious scarves and traditional dishdashas.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mutrah Souk comes alive at night &#8211; visit after sunset for the best atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522d894 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"522d894\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/english\/oman\/muscat-self-drive\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Rent a Car in Muscat<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c040a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69c040a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nizwa Souk \u2013 The Heart of Omani Handicrafts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faae8d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"faae8d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nizwa City Center, near Nizwa Fort, Nizwa, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saturday \u2013 Thursday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5:00 AM \u2013 10:00 AM (Best time for the livestock auction)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pottery, khanjars (daggers), Omani halwa<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as one of Oman\u2019s most historic markets, Nizwa Souk is famous for its handicrafts, pottery, and silverware. But the real highlight? The Friday livestock auction.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive early, and you\u2019ll see local farmers parading their goats and cattle, with buyers shouting out bids in rapid succession. It\u2019s a centuries-old tradition, still as lively as ever. Beyond the auction, the market offers everything from saffron-infused Omani halwa to beautifully engraved silver khanjars, making it a must-visit for those who want authentic Omani souvenirs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b051b4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b051b4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nizwa-Souq-in-muscat.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91948\" alt=\"Nizwa Souk in Oman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nizwa-Souq-in-muscat.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nizwa-Souq-in-muscat-300x270.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nizwa-Souq-in-muscat-768x690.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba15313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba15313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Nizwa Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Khanjars (Omani daggers)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Traditional curved daggers, a symbol of Omani pride.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handmade pottery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Perfect for authentic home d\u00e9cor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani halwa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A delicious traditional sweet, often flavored with saffron and rosewater.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arrive early on Friday mornings to witness the legendary livestock auction.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b3a2e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b3a2e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58443c5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58443c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/travel-guide-to-oman-300x180.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-13254\" alt=\"Oman travel guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/travel-guide-to-oman-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/travel-guide-to-oman-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/travel-guide-to-oman-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/travel-guide-to-oman.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7231a36 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7231a36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Read More:<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa28af0 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa28af0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/en\/oman\/oman-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Oman Travel Guide: Tips &amp; Secrets<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df89c07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df89c07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Al Husn Souk \u2013 The Frankincense Market of Salalah<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41ddb9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41ddb9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Al Husn Street, Salalah, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Saturday \u2013 Thursday<\/strong>: 9:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM &amp; 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Frankincense, perfumes, traditional Omani textiles<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If frankincense is what you&#8217;re after, Al Husn Souk in Salalah is the best place to find it. Located in Oman\u2019s Dhofar region\u2014the birthplace of the world\u2019s finest frankincense\u2014this market is packed with resin in all shapes and colors, along with perfumes, essential oils, and traditional Omani textiles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many vendors let you sample different frankincense varieties, explaining which ones are best for burning, which make the finest perfumes, and which have been used in Omani medicine for centuries. It\u2019s an aromatic, sensory-filled experience that showcases one of Oman\u2019s most prized exports.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f98a78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9f98a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Al-Husn-Souk.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91928\" alt=\"Al-Husn Traditional Omani Souk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Al-Husn-Souk.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Al-Husn-Souk-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Al-Husn-Souk-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23cd6e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23cd6e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Al Husn Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frankincense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The best in Oman, used for perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani textiles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Authentic, handcrafted fabrics in vibrant colors.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional headwear (kumma and mussar)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Worn by Omani men as part of their national dress.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many vendors allow you to smell and test different types of frankincense before buying.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd4fbe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd4fbe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sinaw Souk \u2013 A Glimpse into Omani Bedouin Culture\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-626b9d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"626b9d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sinaw Town Center, Al Mudhaibi, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Sunday (9 AM to 1 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM)<\/span><\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spices, Bedouin handicrafts, camel accessories<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for an authentic, raw Omani market, Sinaw Souk is the place to go. Unlike the tourist-heavy markets in Muscat, this souk is a gathering spot for Bedouins, where you\u2019ll find handwoven baskets, camel accessories, and traditional textiles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a rugged charm to this market, no frills, no fancy displays, just locals trading goods the way they have for generations. The best part? You\u2019ll see Bedouin traders in colorful embroidered garments, offering a rare glimpse into a lifestyle that remains deeply connected to Oman\u2019s desert heritage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-295b132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"295b132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sinaw-Souq-in-muscat.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91956\" alt=\"Oman Sinaw Souk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sinaw-Souq-in-muscat.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sinaw-Souq-in-muscat-300x270.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sinaw-Souq-in-muscat-768x690.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3ba8af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b3ba8af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fbc6e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fbc6e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Sinaw Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spices and herbs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Saffron, dried limes, and exotic Omani blends.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handwoven baskets and mats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Made by Bedouin women using traditional techniques.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Camel accessories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Saddles, ropes, and decorative ornaments for camels.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77c24d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77c24d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ibra Souk \u2013 The Women\u2019s Market<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bb0200 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bb0200\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibra Town, near Ibra Old Quarter, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wednesday only (Women\u2019s Market):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traditional Omani dresses, handmade jewelry<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike most souks, Ibra Souk is unique because it\u2019s run entirely by women. Taking place every Wednesday, it\u2019s one of the few places where female merchants sell directly to female shoppers, offering everything from traditional Omani dresses and silver jewelry to handmade perfumes and cosmetics.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men usually stay outside the main market area, making this a great place for women travelers looking for a more comfortable shopping experience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a10d29d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a10d29d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ibra-Women-Souq-in-muscat.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91940\" alt=\"Ibra Souk in Oman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ibra-Women-Souq-in-muscat.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ibra-Women-Souq-in-muscat-300x183.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ibra-Women-Souq-in-muscat-768x468.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0160638 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0160638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Ibra Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hand-embroidered dresses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Beautifully detailed and unique.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Silver jewelry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Delicate, locally-made pieces.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani cosmetics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Traditional kohl eyeliner, henna, and rosewater.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Men are generally not allowed inside the main market area, so it\u2019s a great space for women travelers looking for a comfortable shopping experience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d92e1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d92e1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bahla Souk \u2013 The Pottery Hub of Oman\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdb6323 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdb6323\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>\u00a0Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bahla Town, near Bahla Fort, Bahla, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saturday \u2013 Thursday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM &amp; 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Handmade pottery, Omani daggers, spices<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bahla is known for its UNESCO-listed fort, but its souk is where you\u2019ll find some of Oman\u2019s finest pottery. Handmade using traditional techniques, the pottery here includes incense burners, vases, and decorative plates, each with distinct Omani patterns. Visiting Bahla and other souks we reviewed here is a big part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/en\/oman\/oman-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">best things to do in Oman<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5455f97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5455f97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bahla-Historical-Souq.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91936\" alt=\"Bahla Souk of Oman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bahla-Historical-Souq.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bahla-Historical-Souq-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bahla-Historical-Souq-768x566.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6efa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d6efa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Bahla Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handmade pottery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Authentic Omani clay pots and incense burners.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani daggers (Khanjars)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Local artisans craft some of the finest pieces here.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional spices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Saffron, dried limes, and Omani blends.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bahla pottery is highly sought after\u2014arrive early to find the best pieces before they sell out.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-340b93c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"340b93c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b32bfb1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b32bfb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/omans-food-300x180.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-92278\" alt=\"Oman food &amp; cuisine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/omans-food-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/omans-food-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/omans-food-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/omans-food.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50cd67a elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50cd67a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Read More:<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cef9985 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cef9985\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/en\/oman\/omani-food-and-cuisine\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Taste of Oman\u2019s Food &amp; Cuisine<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40e440e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40e440e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rustaq Souk \u2013 The Market of Traditional Remedies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26fcc83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26fcc83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rustaq Town Center, near Rustaq Fort, Rustaq, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saturday \u2013 Thursday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM &amp; 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Herbal medicines, Omani honey, traditional oils<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rustaq Souk is a hidden gem for those interested in traditional Omani remedies and handcrafted goods. Nestled in the shadow of Rustaq Fort, this market is known for selling high-quality sidr honey, black seed oil, and locally made herbal medicines that Omanis have used for generations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from natural remedies, you\u2019ll find beautifully crafted copper and brass items, from coffee pots (dallah) to intricately engraved incense burners. The market is not overly commercialized, making it a great place to shop without the usual tourist crowd.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4d4e60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4d4e60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rustaq-Souq-oman.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91952\" alt=\"Rustaq Souk in Oman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rustaq-Souq-oman.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rustaq-Souq-oman-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rustaq-Souq-oman-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b149c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b149c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Rustaq Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sidr honey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Considered one of the most potent kinds of honey in the world.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Herbal oils and traditional remedies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Used in Omani medicine for centuries.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Copper and brassware<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Handcrafted home d\u00e9cor and kitchenware.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re interested in Omani wellness traditions, ask the local vendors about the different uses of frankincense-based remedies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b96625 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b96625\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sohar Souk \u2013 A Blend of Old and New\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dba477c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dba477c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Al Qalah Street, near Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Sohar, Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saturday \u2013 Thursday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traditional handicrafts, fresh seafood, modern souvenirs<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a major port city, Sohar has a market that reflects its rich maritime history. The fresh seafood stalls are a highlight, where you can watch local fishermen bring in their daily catch. Nearby, vendors sell dates, honey, and traditional Omani sweets, making this a great place to try authentic flavors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond food, Sohar Souk offers handwoven textiles, silver jewelry, and decorative pottery. If you\u2019re looking for a mix of old and new, this souk has a more relaxed, open layout compared to the compact alleyways of Mutrah or Nizwa.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3642fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3642fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sohar-Handicraft-Souq-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91960\" alt=\"Oman Sohar Souk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sohar-Handicraft-Souq-1.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sohar-Handicraft-Souq-1-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sohar-Handicraft-Souq-1-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf7ccb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf7ccb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Sohar Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional Omani handicrafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Woven baskets, carpets, and jewelry.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fresh seafood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 If you\u2019re looking to try local fish, this is the place.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani sweets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Freshly made halwa and date-based treats.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sohar is a coastal city, so check out the fish market next to the souk for the freshest local seafood.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2532f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2532f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Al Mintarib Souk \u2013 The Desert Market\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3393ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3393ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Al Mintarib, near Wahiba Sands, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thursday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6:00 AM \u2013 10:00 AM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Closed<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bedouin textiles, camel saddles, Omani coffee<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Al Mintarib Souk sits at the gateway to the Wahiba Sands, making it a key trading post for Bedouin communities. The market specializes in camel accessories, handmade rugs, and woven baskets, offering a rare glimpse into desert life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking through, you\u2019ll see vendors selling traditional Bedouin silver jewelry, spices, and dried limes, a staple in Omani cuisine. If you\u2019re headed into Wahiba Sands for a desert adventure, this is a great place to stop for last-minute supplies and authentic local souvenirs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c074d44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c074d44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Al-Mintarib-Souq-oman.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91932\" alt=\"Al Mintarib Souk Oman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Al-Mintarib-Souq-oman.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Al-Mintarib-Souq-oman-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Al-Mintarib-Souq-oman-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb943eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb943eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Al Mintarib Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bedouin textiles and carpets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Beautiful, colorful handwoven pieces.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Camel saddles and accessories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 If you love equestrian culture, this is a unique find.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani coffee and dates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Freshly roasted and locally sourced.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This souk is best visited in the morning, as many traders pack up early to avoid the afternoon heat.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b38159b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b38159b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sur Souk \u2013 The Dhow Builders\u2019 Market\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-297f1c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"297f1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sur Town Center, near Sur Corniche, Sur, Oman<\/span><\/p><p><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saturday \u2013 Thursday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM &amp; 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wooden dhow miniatures, shipbuilding tools, traditional Omani lamps<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sur is famous for its centuries-old dhow-building tradition, and Sur Souk is where you\u2019ll find miniature wooden dhow models, nautical-themed souvenirs, and shipbuilding tools that reflect the town\u2019s deep maritime roots.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from its connection to the sea, the market also offers locally woven mats, leather sandals, and traditional Omani lanterns. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly vendors make it an enjoyable place to explore at a slower pace.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aed1f98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aed1f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sur-Souq-oman.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-91964\" alt=\"Oman Sur Souk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sur-Souq-oman.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sur-Souq-oman-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sur-Souq-oman-768x498.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8e1864 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8e1864\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to Buy in Sur Souk?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Miniature wooden dhows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Handcrafted by local artisans.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional Omani lamps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Stunning metal lanterns with intricate patterns.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handmade leather sandals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A staple of traditional Omani fashion.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of actual dhow builders working in the nearby shipyards.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5296666 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5296666\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36205ea elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36205ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/things-to-do-in-oman-300x180.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-89439\" alt=\"The best attractions in Oman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/things-to-do-in-oman-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/things-to-do-in-oman-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/things-to-do-in-oman-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/things-to-do-in-oman.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23af14 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c23af14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Read More:<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd05b21 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd05b21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/en\/oman\/oman-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top Oman Attractions You Must Visit<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7348ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7348ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Buy in Traditional Omani Souks?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0811acb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0811acb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omani souks are a treasure trove of traditional craftsmanship, rich flavors, and unique cultural items. Whether you\u2019re looking for souvenirs, home d\u00e9cor, or a piece of Omani heritage, here\u2019s a breakdown of the best things to buy and where to find them.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-913428b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"913428b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frankincense and Myrrh \u2013 Oman\u2019s Most Famous Export\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4b7fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d4b7fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Al Husn Souk (Salalah), Mutrah Souk (Muscat)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oman was once at the heart of the ancient Frankincense Trade Route, and Dhofar&#8217;s frankincense is still considered the best in the world.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green frankincense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The highest quality, often used for burning and traditional medicine.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Golden frankincense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A premium variety, commonly used for perfumes and incense.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Myrrh resin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A natural gum known for its soothing scent and medicinal properties.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you want pure, high-quality frankincense, Salalah\u2019s Al Husn Souk is the best place to buy it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-047f75e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"047f75e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Omani Silver and amp; Traditional Jewelry\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c1a8be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c1a8be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mutrah Souk (Muscat), Nizwa Souk, Sinaw Souk<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omani silver jewelry is intricately designed, often featuring Arabesque patterns, Quranic inscriptions, or Bedouin tribal motifs.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani silver rings and bracelets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Handmade and often passed down as family heirlooms.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional necklaces (hirz)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Small silver pendants, sometimes containing protective prayers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Antique khanjars (Omani daggers)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A collector\u2019s item, typically engraved with silver patterns.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always ask for authenticity certificates when buying high-value silver items.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8ce21a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c8ce21a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Khanjars \u2013 The Symbol of Omani Heritage\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c92a8d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c92a8d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nizwa Souk, Bahla Souk, Mutrah Souk<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Omani khanjar is a traditional curved dagger that symbolizes pride, craftsmanship, and heritage. They come in different styles, ranging from basic models to luxurious pieces adorned with gold and silver filigree.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The most valuable khanjars are made with pure silver handles and blades crafted in Nizwa.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1bea6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1bea6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Omani Halwa and Local Sweets<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f1b446 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f1b446\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nizwa Souk, Sohar Souk, Rustaq Souk<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omani halwa is a sticky, saffron-infused dessert made with dates, nuts, and ghee, often served with Arabic coffee (kahwa). It\u2019s an absolute must-try if you\u2019re exploring Omani markets.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other traditional sweets include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dates stuffed with almonds and cardamom: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delicious, energy-packed snack.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Honey-infused halwa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A premium variety, often smoother and richer in flavor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kahwa (Omani coffee): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightly spiced with cardamom and served in small cups.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>T<\/strong><b>ip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Omani halwa stays fresh for weeks, making it a great gift to take home.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76cd77f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76cd77f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spices, Herbs and Dried Limes\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2471e3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2471e3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rustaq Souk, Sinaw Souk, Bahla Souk<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omani cuisine is known for its fragrant spices, many of which can be found in local souks.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saffron: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used in Omani halwa, rice dishes, and perfumes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dried black limes (loomi): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key ingredient in Middle Eastern stews and marinades.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Za\u2019atar blends: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mix of thyme, sumac, and sesame, perfect for seasoning.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional herbal remedies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including black seed oil, frankincense-based balms, and Sidr honey.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Buy spices in small vacuum-sealed bags to keep them fresh when traveling.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff19b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ff19b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bedouin Handicrafts and Woven Goods\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1000ff8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1000ff8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sinaw Souk, Al Mintarib Souk, Ibra Souk<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bedouin communities of Oman are known for their intricate weaving techniques, producing:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handwoven camel wool rugs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thick, durable, and made using traditional tribal patterns.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decorative baskets and mats: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made from palm fronds, perfect for home d\u00e9cor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Embroidered textiles and shawls: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often featuring bright geometric designs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Authentic Bedouin handicrafts are mostly sold in desert towns like Sinaw and Al Mintarib.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-187546d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"187546d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Miniature Dhows and Maritime Souvenirs\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-101e5c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"101e5c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sur Souk<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oman has a strong maritime heritage, and Sur, known for its traditional dhow shipbuilding, is the best place to find:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Miniature wooden dhow boats: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handmade, detailed models of traditional Omani ships.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brass compasses and nautical-themed d\u00e9cor: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nod to Oman\u2019s seafaring history.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handmade leather sandals: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A staple of coastal Omani fashion.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re visiting Sur Dhow Shipyard, you might find artisans willing to custom-make a dhow model for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3845752 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3845752\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Traditional Omani Clothing and Textiles\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d5dbd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d5dbd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ibra Souk, Mutrah Souk, Nizwa Souk<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dishdasha (Omani men\u2019s robe): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically white, with a small tassel scented with frankincense.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mussar (embroidered turban): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worn by Omani men, often made of fine wool or cashmere.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kummah (embroidered cap): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A signature Omani headpiece, beautifully stitched.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Women\u2019s abayas and dresses: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often hand-embroidered with gold or silver thread.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re buying a hand-embroidered abaya, be prepared for higher prices due to the detailed craftsmanship.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d467c05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d467c05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Omani Perfumes and Incense<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c45934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c45934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where to Find It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mutrah Souk, Al Husn Souk, Sohar Souk<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oman is famous for its luxurious perfumes, many of which are hand-blended using oud, rose oil, and frankincense.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omani oud perfumes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep, smoky, and long-lasting.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rose water and essential oils: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distilled in the Jebel Akhdar mountains.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bukhoor (incense chips): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used to scent clothes and homes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask vendors to blend a custom perfume for you. Many shops specialize in personalized scents.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34119b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34119b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-039667a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"039667a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-hotels-in-oman-300x180.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-94290\" alt=\"Best hotels in Oman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-hotels-in-oman-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-hotels-in-oman-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-hotels-in-oman-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-hotels-in-oman.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf1a41f elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf1a41f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Read More:<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d5b0f2 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d5b0f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saadatrent.com\/mag\/en\/oman\/oman-top-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Diary of Oman\u2019s Best Hotels<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e4478 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43e4478\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Shopping in Traditional Omani Souks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49a08b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49a08b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bargain respectfully: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haggling is expected, but keep it polite and friendly. Vendors often start high, so aim for 30-40% off the initial price.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carry cash: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many stalls don\u2019t accept cards, especially in smaller souks. Bring small bills for easier transactions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit early or late: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mornings (8-10 AM) are less crowded, while evenings (after 4 PM) are more vibrant. Avoid the midday heat.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dress modestly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect local customs by wearing light, loose clothing that covers shoulders and knees, especially in smaller towns.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check for authenticity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some items (like silver jewelry and frankincense) have cheap imitations. Ask vendors for details before buying.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Try before you buy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many shops let you sample frankincense, perfumes, spices, and halwa\u2014so don\u2019t be shy to test them!<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Know the local market days: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some souks, like Ibra (Wednesdays) and Nizwa (Fridays), only operate on certain days.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be mindful of photography: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always ask before taking photos of vendors or locals, especially in traditional souks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shop around before buying: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices vary between stalls, so check multiple vendors before making a purchase.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pack smart: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re buying liquids (like perfumes or rose water), ensure they\u2019re properly sealed to avoid spills in your luggage.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8134818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8134818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Last Word\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e014e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e014e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Omani souks are more than just shopping destinations, they are living museums of Oman\u2019s history and culture. Whether you\u2019re walking through the spice-scented alleys of Mutrah, watching a live goat auction in Nizwa, or hunting for the purest frankincense in Salalah, every souk offers a unique experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want to take home more than just souvenirs, step into one of these markets and soak in the stories, scents, and spirit of Oman.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c83947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c83947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acc70c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"acc70c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc4033 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4fc4033\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8360\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8360\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best souk in Oman for tourists? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8360\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49f56e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49f56e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202c924 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"202c924\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mutrah Souk in Muscat is the most popular and tourist-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8361\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8361\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where can I buy authentic frankincense in Oman? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8361\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822e99d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"822e99d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ada2ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ada2ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Al Husn Souk in Salalah is the best place for high-quality frankincense.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8362\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8362\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is bargaining acceptable in Omani souks? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8362\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-871b160 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"871b160\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-714ee8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"714ee8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__article-footer\"><p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, bargaining is common and expected in traditional markets.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8363\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8363\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the best souvenirs from Omani souks? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8363\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cecfc87 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cecfc87\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d907f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44d907f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver jewelry, khanjars, frankincense, and pottery are top choices.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8364\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8364\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do Omani souks accept credit cards? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8364\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b3eb82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b3eb82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cde4d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cde4d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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