Muttrah Souq Ruwi

Mutrah Corniche has become a favorite place for the people in Muscat to visit, the side of the port has become a solace of peace and tranquility for afternoon strollers. Another highlight in the place is the traditional souq, which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab market albeit housed under modern timber roofing. In the souq, you will find some good antique shops selling a mixture of Indian and Omani artifacts and collectibles among the usual textile, hardware and gold shops. Entrance to the souq is via the corniche, just opposite the road traffic signal light.

Joshua had a great time gazing over the Muttrah road on the beach side.

Muttrah Souk is one of the single most popular tourist attraction in the country. Muscat certainly at its most intriguing, with absorbing lines perfume shops, bukhoor and all kinds of incense burning paraphernalia, bronze and silver traditional jars, jewellery from villages they call Badu, and other exotic effects. Definitely, here is one of the few places accross world where one can find gold, silver, bronze, frankincense, incense and myrrh all in one place of market.

Souvenir items are also available like in this photo. Magnetic collectibles, display figures to name a few.

Colorful mementos accessories only signify local people's passion for bright and random colors put together. 



The souq is larger than someone can expect, as you will find the walking covered hall filled with shops in every corner. At the end of the walkway, you will surprise yourself of extended shops covered hallway towards left and right. Walking through, you will see different nationalities exploring the area, most of them are camera bum, teenagers explorer or just old couple travelling together.The stretch is at its liveliest after dark as more people are crowding the place to explore the neatly restored old buildings under a fine wooden roof.

Extra exotic items are in good supply in this place. You will really have a good time grazing through amazing items that signifies pure Arab heritage and culture.

Some vendors were just so friendly. One of them is a vendor from Nepal who carefully put this traditional Omani "headdress" for Lawrence. And by the way this only costs, 1 Omani rial :)

It was a day well-spent for the three of us.