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Muscat has come a long way from the simple
old souks to the bustling , ultra modern shopping complexes
that have sprung up in the city in recent times. The Capital
area has a number of shopping malls, mostly situated in Qurum
at the split of the main highway, and in the Al Khuwair area
facing the Government ministries. Local produce in the super
markets is reasonably priced and of a good standard. There are
many furniture shops selling Western style furniture,
handicraft shops,and a few galleries which renovate and
customise antique Middle Eastern and Indian furniture.
All the shopping malls are fully air-conditioned,brightly lit
and cleaned round the clock, have their own mix of shops and
showrooms, car parks, cafes and food courts and play areas for
children.
Al Araimi
Location: Qurum
Commercial area
PO Box : 234,Jibroo,Postal Code 114
Tel: 24566180,Fax : 24566186
e-mail : alaraimi@omantel.net.om
A popular meeting place and great find for the latest in
European and International fashion and accessories. Home to
brand names like JC Penny, Giordano, Mexx, Versace,
Bata of Italy, Rolex, Kenwood, Bose, Bosch, Carlton Cards and
Acer. Also houses shops dealing in Music, Electronics,
Perfumes, Art, Crystalware, Footwear, Sports Gear, Gifts,
Greeting Cards, Furniture.Burger King and Golden Gate help in
stemming the hunger pangs of shoppers.
Al Harthy complex
Location : Qurm
PO Box : 20 , Al Harthy Complex, Postal Code 118
Tel: 24564481 , Fax : 24560581
Information Desk: 24560454
E-mail: ahcmpx@omantel.net.om
Easily recognisable by its uniqe design which features a star
filled dome, the Al Harthy Complex has spacious floors of
shopping with over 100 retail shops. From textiles, antiques,
perfumes, children's toys and games, fashion and beauty
products, computer accessories, and watches to books, greeting
cards and flowers, everything is available at the complex.
Raymond Weil, Hallmark cards, Ouiset, Bally, Xerox are some of
the brands that grace the shops.With a video and amusement
arcade,the laser game Q-zar and Sindbad's play city, the
complex is a hot favourite with children. For lunch or a snack
one can step into Kargeen Coffee Shop, or stop by for a bite
at Burger King.
Zakher Shopping Mall
Location : Al Khuwair
PO Box : 2706,Ruwi,Postal Code 112
Tel : 247730619 Fax: 247732677
e-mail : zakii@omantel.net.om
Away from the busy Qurum and Ruwi areas,this mall houses shops
selling the latest music tapes and CDs, Clothes, sporting and
diving equipment,a greeting card shop, an internet cafe, and
Al Fair supermarket. The mall has a separate food court and
includes restaurants like Cafe Glacier, Muscateers, Iranian
restaurant and Pizza land.
Al Sarooj
Location : Shatti Al Qurum
PO Box : 2316,Ruwi , Postal Code 112
Tel: 24691311,Fax : 24692300
e-mail : taherent@omantel.net.om
Located in the exclusive Shatti Al Qurum area and close to the
beach and the Muscat Intercontinental, the Grand Hyatt and the
Sheraton Qurum Beach Resort. The centre has a Baskin Robbins,
Coffee shop and a physiotherapy clinic. Outside is a small
amusement park for kids.
Capital Commercial Centre
Location : Qurum
PO Box : 3985,Ruwi,Postal Code 112
Tel: 24563672,Fax : 24564938
e-mail : cccqurum@omantel.net.om
CCC is a supermarket (Prisunic) and a mall combined. Just
outside are Fuddruckers, Bollywood Chaat, Pizza Hut,
McDonald's, Baskin Robbins and Subway. The mall has shops that
sell music, shoes, electronics,jewellery, carpets, clothes,
lingerie, perfumes and photography equipment. The mall also
houses a small souk from where one can pick up a wide range of
leather goods, trinkets, omani handicrafts and Omani silver
handicrafts. Pass by the Belgian coffee shop, Glacier, for a
good cup of coffee.
Capital Stores
Location :Ruwi, Qurum, Mattrah, Seeb, Salalah.
PO Box : 570,Ruwi,Postal Code 112
Tel: 797236, fax: 797277
e-mail : csoman@omantel.net.om
The Capital Stores, located near Sabco is another store
popular for its range of upmarket brands like Christian Dior,
EtieneAigner, Kenzo, Burberrys, Lacoste, Escada, Davidoff,
Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gautier, Van Cleef, Christofle
silverware, St.Dupont bags, Pierre Clarence men's wear,
Polaroid cameras.
Khimji Megastore
Location: Ruwi
Tel: 708075,Fax: 709942
e-mail : krmega@omantel.net.om
The Khimji's Megastore which has the country's largest retail
and wholesale distribution network is a virtual who's who of
renowned brand names like Chanel, Jaeger, Paco, Rabanne, Nina
Ricci, Jean Patou, Rochas, Ungaro, Cartier, Caron, Roger and
Gallet, Tabac Original, Rayban, Cross, Moulinex, Sheaffer,
Nikon, Noritake, Edinburg crystal, Fissler and Samsonite.It
has an exclusive watches section which includes brands like
Rolex, Cartier, IWC, Oris, Piaget, Gerald Genta, Chanel,Tudor
and Chopard.
Al Khamis Plaza
Location : Qurum
PO Box : 901,Ruwi,Postal Code 112
Tel : 562791,Fax : 563009
e-mail : alkhamis@omantel.net.om
Also in the Qurum shopping district Al Khamis Plaza is a
bustling shopping centre of trendy fashion boutiques,
exclusive fashion jewellery, designer apparel shops like
Lanvin and Givenchy and branded sunglasses like Police,
Cartier and Carerra.The Plaza also features music and computer
shops and a coffee shop.
City Plaza
Location : Near Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos traffic light.
Tel : 698988
City Plaza which is a relatively new entrant to the shopping
scene, features Baby Shop, Shoe City, Splash, Lifestyle and
Sports 4 All. It has a children's play area and a prayer room
for Muslim customers. On the First Floor, a variety of
household items, decorative items, artificial flowers and
plants and furniture can be found.
Sabco Centre
Location : Al Qurum
PO Box : 3420,Ruwi,Postal Code 112
Tel : 566701,Fax: 563539
e-mail : sabcocen@omantel.net.om
website : www.sabcogroup.com
Centrally located at the highway split in Qurum, Sabco has
been in operation for more than 15 years making it one of the
longest established shopping malls in Oman.The centre has
multiple retail outlets and a traditional souq.The souq has 27
walk in shops that sell silver jewellery,handicrafts and
clothes.
SABCO's own outlets: Godiva-a specialist gourmet and Belgian
chocolate manufacturer, Muscat Beauty Salon, The Flower shop,
and Oman Perfumery (the premier retail outlet of Amouage,
Oman's own contribution to olfactory sensations and called the
most valuable perfume in the world). The centre houses famous
brand names of clothes, accessories, specialist music, beauty
products and electronic items. It also has a coffee shop
offering a variety of blended coffees and sandwiches - The
Sabco Cafe.The Golden Arcade at the entrance of the complex
provides laundry services exclusive leather goods, money
exchange, watches and The Body Shop provides a range of
cosmetics and perfumes.The Flower Shop is a one-of-its kind in
the city providing an exciting range of fresh and dried
flowers.
Jawharat A' Shati
Location : Shati Al Qurum
PO Box : 56,Postal Code 134
Tel : 692113,Fax: 607412
e-mail : jasco@omantel.net.om
Located in the exclusive Shatti Al Qurum area and close to the
beach and the Muscat Intercontinental, the Grand Hyatt and the
Sheraton Qurum Beach Resort. It has a variety of outlets
selling items like crystal ware, toys and gift and
handicrafts. The Oman Heritage Gallery showcases Omani locally
produced crafts and gift items. Restaurants include D'Arcy's
Kitchen, O Sole Mio and Pizza Land are found in the ground
floor.
Muscat City Centre
Location : Seeb
PO Box : 2937, CPO Seeb Code 111
Tel : 537788, Fax: 545320
e-mail :mccinfodesk@mafgroup.co.ae
Muscat City Centre, the first 'super-mall' in Oman. Covering
44,000 square meters, and with 1,500 parking spaces, It
features a Carrefour hypermarket - another first for the
Sultanate - a food court, entertainment, and a vast array of
shops.
Markaz Al Bahja
Postal Address:
P. O. Box: 54,PC: 113,
Phone: 7715485 Fax: 7715490
Email: markaz@ajaygroup.com
Website: www.markazalbahja.com
Strategically located on the Al Mawaleh roundabout between
Seeb and Muscat, the mall can be easily accessed by two of
Oman’s major expressways, the Sultan Qaboos Street – a
six-lane dual carriageway and the Muscat Highway which runs
along the coast from the Capital District to connect Seeb with
Al Ghubra. A three-level complex with a total shopping area of
about 32,500 square metres,The ground floor of Markaz Al Bahja
houses most of the mall's shops including the 3,000 square
metre anchor store called ID-design, a leading Danish home
interiors chain.
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