The Sultanate of Oman is an Arabic nation located on the southeasters coast of the Arabian Peninsula bordering the UAE, Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The capital of Oman is Muscat, the country’s largest city which is home to around 1.1 million people. Oman and Muscat in general offers many fascinating attractions for the traveller to experience and enjoy. A variety of events and festivals throughout the year combined with the many Arabian styled architectural masterpieces are quite popular among the tourists visiting Oman.
The shopping scene in Oman is also quite a happening one with many market places and shopping malls selling almost everything under the sun! the Matrah and Nizwa markets are two of the premier market places in Muscat while the old Muttrah Souk is also a ‘not to be missed’ venue.
The word ‘souk’ in Arabic means ‘market’ or a place where the trading of goods takes place and the Muttra Souk is one of the best in Oman. Located opposite the Corniche in the older part of Muscat, the Muttrah Souk is a busy place, filled with many traders and shoppers alike. From the noisy traders selling off their ware to the haggling Omani women dressed in the traditional abayas trying to get a good bargain, the market is filled with a wide variety of people. Some of the more popular items on sale here include gold and silver jewelry, saddles, coffee pots, frankincense, carpets, khanjars, camel straps and other handicraft items.
The Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is a luxurious 3 hotel property located in the capital city of Muscat. The excellent location of this Oman resort adjacent to the beautiful Al Jissah Bay surrounded by a mountainous desert area makes it one of the most preferred luxury hotels in Muscat. The Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is home to CHI spa, rated by many to be the best private spas in Oman.
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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