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loomed goat-hair rugs (from OR15); frankincense (from 500 baisa) and a range of local
and imitation perfumes; and dates (from 600 baisa per 500g).
Mutrah Souq
SOUQ
(Mutrah Corniche, Mutrah; 9am-1pm & 5-10pm Sat-Wed, 5-10pm Fri)
From
khanjars
to framed silver-
work, gold and spices, this labyrinth of alleyways under a
barasti
(palm leaf) roof is the
top spot in town for crafts and souvenirs.
Omani Heritage Gallery
HANDICRAFTS
OFFLINE MAP
( 24 696974;
www.omaniheritage.com
; Way 2817, Jawaharat Al-Shatti Complex, Shatti al-Qurm; 10am-1pm
& 4-9pm Sat-Wed, 4-9pm Fri)
For guaranteed 'Made in Oman' crafts, try the Omani Heritage
Gallery, a nonprofit organisation set up to encourage cottage industries through the sale of
handicrafts. Prices are high, but so is the quality.
Omani Craftsman's House
HANDICRAFTS
OFFLINE MAP
( 24 568553; Qurm shopping complex)
Opposite the Sabco Centre in Qurm. Opening hours are
erratic to say the least!
Sabco Centre
SHOPPING CENTRE
OFFLINE MAP
(Qurm shopping complex; 10am-10pm Sat-Thu, 4.30-10pm Fri)
A surprisingly comprehensive little
souq located inside the Sabco Centre sells crafts (mostly from India and Iran), pashmina
shawls and Omani headdresses. Bargaining is recommended, but prices are reasonable.
The souq's excellent cobbler can repair any leather item. Some shops in the souq close at
lunchtime.
Bateel
DATES
OFFLINE MAP
( 24 601572;
www.bateel.ae
; Oasis by the Sea complex, Shatti al-Qurm; 10am-1pm & 5-10pm Sat-Thu,
2-11pm Fri)
For a regional gift with a difference, the chocolate dates from Bateel are utterly
world class.
Amouage
PERFUMERY
