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Arabian fantasies

Whether you like it or not, in a mood to bargain over a souvenir or just do a bit of window shopping, claustrophobic or comfortable in a crowd, a visit to a souk is an absolute must.

It's the same when it comes to Muscat, Oman. And one of the best places to experience it is in Muttrah Souk. It's also called Al Dhalam by the locals, which translates to Market of Darkness. That's because there's no natural light that comes through.

For a first time visitor, it can feel like a sensory overdose. It feels like you've stepped back in time, or are simply reliving one of the Arabian Nights stories, in bright technicolour.

Each narrow alley has shops stacked with frankincense, khanjars, handicrafts, clothing, jewellery and a variety of other exotic items. Even glittery two-piece dresses that you'd mostly see in a fantasy movie, or your fantasies. Yup, it's one of the few markets in the world where you get it all, under one roof.

More than 200 years old, the souk used to be frequented by Omanis who would come to buy their household items, from clothing and kitchenware, to perfumes and gold. However, today while there are still Omani families who visit, especially after evening prayers or on weekends, the souk mostly caters to the tourists who come by the busloads.

The corniche also happens to be a favourite place for the many number of migrants to hang around with their friends.

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Arabian fantasies Whether you like it or not, in a mood to bargain over a souvenir or just do a bit of window shopping, claustrophobic or comfortable in a crowd, a visit to a souk is an absolute must. It's the same when it comes to Muscat, Oman. And one of the best places to experience it is in Muttrah Souk. It's also called Al Dhalam by the locals, which translates to Market of Darkness. That's because there's no natural light that comes through. For a first time visitor, it can feel like a sensory overdose. It feels like you've stepped back in time, or are simply reliving one of the Arabian Nights stories, in bright technicolour. Each narrow alley has shops stacked with frankincense, khanjars, handicrafts, clothing, jewellery and a variety of other exotic items. Even glittery two-piece dresses that you'd mostly see in a fantasy movie, or your fantasies. Yup, it's one of the few markets in the world where you get it all, under one roof. More than 200 years old, the souk used to be frequented by Omanis who would come to buy their household items, from clothing and kitchenware, to perfumes and gold. However, today while there are still Omani families who visit, especially after evening prayers or on weekends, the souk mostly caters to the tourists who come by the busloads. The corniche also happens to be a favourite place for the many number of migrants to hang around with their friends. _________________________________________ Experience Oman 🇴🇲 #ExperienceOman @omantourism.om _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #oman #muscat #mutrah #mutrahsouq #souq #muttrah #مسقط #market #souk #corniche #middleeast #shopping #omani #muttrahsouq #jewelry #jewellery #glitter #dress #gown #arabiannights #arabiandream (at Old Muscat Souk, Oman) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5enHZfg3w8/?igshid=qj4hoi4rmz37