Location: Muscat
Top Things to do in Muscat
8 Shopping Malls in Muscat That You Shouldn't Miss
Muscat (Arabic: مسقط, Masqaṭ pronounced [ˈmasqatˤ]) is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. Muscat is also considered as a Global City. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate reached 1.28 million as of September 2015. The metropolitan area spans approximately 3,500 km (1,400 sq mi) and includes six provinces called wilayats. Known since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians, the Portuguese Empire and the Ottoman Empire at various points in its history. A regional military power in the 18th century, Muscat's influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar. As an important port-town in the Gulf of Oman, Muscat attracted foreign tradesmen and settlers such as the Persians and the Balochis. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.
Restaurants in Muscat
1. Muscat City Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 471 reviews
Reviewed By patriciafW9393KC - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Beautiful country, very clean, safe, perfect weather and friendly people everywhere you go. The old city market small but very nice, outside the city Muscat Hills is a great place to spend the day by the beach. Lived the country
2. Qurm City Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Lawati123 - Oman, null
Huge and very cleaned, good options for buying the things. You can also see their ongoing offers, fresh variety of vegetable and food stuff.
3. Oman Avenues Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 248 reviews
Welcome to Oman’s largest mall. Oman Avenues Mall hosts the best selection of retail brands, fine dining, beauty and entertainment across an area of 72,000 square metres. Experience its unparalleled amenities today. Oman Avenues Mall is a division of Lulu Group International.
Reviewed By laila1984 - Mount Vernon, United States
Went to this mall to find coffee on our first morning in Muscat. Found Tim Hortons where we had coffee and pastries. Had Star bucks other times. We went back of few more times for fast food and some shopping for presents. Or just to pass time and get cool. The mall has pretty much the stores restaurants/fast food eateries found in US or UK malls. Offers as services such as Money exchange, phone/ sims card. I love the Lulu Hypermarket on the ground floor where you can find practically much everything you need if staying in an Airbnb: food, personal stuff, electronic things. The Lulu Deli was WOW! A variety of salads, pastries, savories, cold cuts and cheese. All seemed very fresh. We bought our meals there when not dining out. It’s a huge, modern mall but bit more quiet and conservative than the Dubai Mall or Dubai altogether. For ladies, if wearing revealing clothes (out of necessity because of the very hot weather), please carry a light scarf (I always did). Be ready to cover your upper chest and shoulders. No short shorts or mini skirts. It’s not prohibited but I would dress appropriately out of respect.
4. OASIS Mall
5. Muscat Grand Mall
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By latifas754
the service is excellent ????????, highly recommended. Very organized, timely service, very clean, love the view and the ladies saloon have very good service
6. Panorama Mall
7. Al Araimi Boulevard
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 8 reviews
Top retail mall 10 minutes from Muscat airport with Carrefour Hypermarket, 3000 car parking spaces, dancing fountains and various outdoor and indoor food terraces.
Reviewed By monu483 - Brussels, Belgium
Been in Oman for a year now and i can honestly say there really isn't any great places for shopping, until this recently opened. There isn't many shops open yet but the mall itself is amazing with the glass skylight and the fountains in the evening. It really has a wonderful ambience and I can't wait for Life with Cacao to open up.
8. Mascut Ruwi China mall
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
