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(Corniche; 10am-midnight)
With old men singing sea shanties under the tree outside and
dhows wafting into the lagoon, this coffeeshop is a good place to tap into the heart of tra-
ditional Sur.
Bawadi al-Aija Coffeeshop and Restaurant
CAFE
( 25 3601030; Souq St; 1pm-3am)
From the outdoor seating area of this place, with a cup of
mint tea or a mixed fruit juice in hand, it's fun to watch the residents of Sur amble past the
brightly lit shops of the town's liveliest street.
Captain's Bar
BAR
( 25 543777; Main St; 8pm-2am)
This is the best place to meet other tourists or Western ex-
pats. It's cosy and has live entertainment, usually in the form of a Filipino band.
Entertainment
City Cinema
CINEMA
( 25 540666;
www.citycinemaoman.net
; opposite Fish Market; English film OR2.500)
Screens films in Eng-
lish from 5.30pm daily and is a nonsmoking establishment.
Shopping
Sur has grown considerably in the past few years, largely as a result of the nearby gas and
fertiliser plants. The souqs of Sur reflect the town's greater prosperity and there are some
interesting shops to explore.
Ladies' Souq
SOUQ
(Main St; 10am-noon & 5-10pm)
There are many textile shops in the Ladies' Souq, some
selling braided ankle parts for women's trousers.
Al-Haramain Perfumes
PERFUMERY