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.

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Al Araimi

Location: Qurum
Commercial area
PO Box : 234,Jibroo,Postal Code 114
Tel: 566180,Fax : 566186
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.

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Al Harthy complex

Location : Qurm
PO Box : 20 , Al Harthy Complex, Postal Code 118
Tel: 564481 , Fax : 560581
Information Desk: 560454
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.

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Zakher Shopping Mall

Location : Al Khuwair
PO Box : 2706,Ruwi,Postal Code 112
Tel : 7730619 Fax: 7732677
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.

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Al Sarooj

Location : Shatti Al Qurum
PO Box : 2316,Ruwi , Postal Code 112
Tel: 691311,Fax : 692300
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.

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Capital Commercial Centre

Location : Qurum
PO Box : 3985,Ruwi,Postal Code 112
Tel: 563672,Fax : 564938
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.