The best fashion and gift stores Muscat

This shopping centre is mainly a supermarket, which also sells kitchen utensils, camping and DIY items, dvds… On the floor, Jean's Grill cafeteria.

It is one of the largest shopping centres in the Sultanate, arranged around a Carrefour, and recently expanded. The shopping mall has a multitude of shops in all categories and several restaurants where locals love to stroll and relax with their families, evenings and weekends. On site: VOX cinema, huge Magic Planet area with rides for the little ones, video games, adrenaline-charged attractions and sports offers for adults. Good to know, the perfumer Amouage has a nice shop here.

Tamrah means date in Arabic and is synonymous with quality in the eyes of the customers of this 100% Omani prestige brand. That's because Shabib and Nahla, the company's founders, take great care in selecting their raw materials. 70% of the products on offer come from Ibri farms and 30% from Jabrin (in the Nizwa region). Dates are hand-picked, cleaned, prepared and filled with dried fruit. They are then presented in luxurious "jewel cases". The perfect gift to bring back from the Sultanate!

The story of this Dubai-based group begins in Al Ghat, a city in Saudi Arabia where the climate and soil are favorable to the production of high quality dates. Bateel started exporting and selling them, and then diversified its offer. Today, the company offers a wide range of products based on high quality dates, but also chocolates and delicatessen. The 2 stores in Muscat are full of gift ideas, starting with a selection of filled dates presented in chic boxes. Alsothe very first Bateel Café in Oman in Al Mouj.

One of the most recent shopping malls, this is a huge complex of several very tall buildings. Inside, no fewer than 100 brands of all kinds line up: clothing stores (Liu Jo, Furla...), electronics stores, jewelry stores... but also cafés, international cuisine restaurants and a laser game. Plus: a cinema with a VIP Lounge, an ultra-comfortable area with extendable seats. There's also a nursery for children aged 5 to 16, so parents can shop in peace.

On three floors, it is a horizontal mall belonging to the Lulu group. Fans are present: ready-to-wear, a gold souk with jewellery shops, a high-tech district, and decoration shops. The second floor is dedicated to leisure and catering (especially fast food). The third floor is more oriented towards well-being and leisure - bowling, gym, spa. Interesting concept: the kiddy zone is an area dedicated to children with shops and a playground. Valet parking and vehicle cleaning service, free wifi.

At number 47 on the Mutrah Corniche, a pretty little white house houses the Omani Heritage Gallery, an association under the auspices of the Ministry of Heritage. Inside, you'll find objects that are 100% made in Oman and typical of the sultanate - pottery, basketry, carpets, jewelry, clothes, etc. The aim is not so much to sell as to promote Omani culture. The aim is not so much to trade as to promote the best of Omani craftsmanship. While the prices charged are higher than elsewhere, the profits go back to the craftsmen, so you can be sure you're not buying junk.

As its name suggests, this small shopping center is ideally located facing the sea. There are a few boutiques upstairs, but its main attraction lies in the beautiful, large terraces of its many bars and restaurants. The locals understand this and love to spend time here. So, rather than shopping, you'll come here for lunch, dinner or just a drink. A choice of international eateries: from Turkish restaurants to steakhouses and girly tearooms.

MGM, as it's known here, is one of the capital's newest malls, and not the least. It features no fewer than 150 stores, including a Carrefour supermarket, textiles, home furnishings, electronics, sports brands, a bookshop and, of course, a number of restaurants and fast-food outlets grouped together in a food court. Entertainment: cinema, climbing wall, Fabyland indoor playground with attractions. French residents pick up their baguette at Paul's, while Omanis stop off for a chicha at the Al Makan Café.

You'll feel more like you're strolling through a prestigious venue than a shopping mall when you cross the marble aisles of this superb gallery, built as an extension of the Opera House to house luxury and/or renowned international brands such as Nespresso or Patek Philippe. Don't expect to find the best bargains here unless you have a well-stocked Black Card . In any case, drop in for the pleasure of the eyes and the delight of the setting, with its soothing elegance. For a taste break: Café Richoux or Fauchon!

Less extensive than its big brother next door at the airport, this downtown City Center is similarly arranged around a Carrefour supermarket and features virtually the same brands: international ready-to-wear brands for men, women and children, watch and jewelry boutiques, lingerie and swimwear stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, banks... and the usual procession of cafés, fast-food outlets and restaurants. On the entertainment side, the mall boasts a VOX cinema and a Magic Planet amusement park with attractions for all ages.

It was the first mall to open in the Sultanate. This "pioneering" aspect in no way detracts from the quality of the brands present, starting with the perfume brand Amouage, which has a sumptuous boutique here. Sabco brings together several luxury brands (mainly watches and eyewear, but also Armani and Hugo Boss clothing), as well as a hairdresser, florist and more. At the far end is an "Omani" souk with a multitude of handicrafts whose origins didn't always strike us as local.

It is one of the largest complexes and the highest in the neighbourhood, with no fewer than 70 shops. The ground floor is mainly devoted to clothing stores, jewellery stores and perfume stores (Giordano, Al Felaij Watches, Al Qurm Shoes, Perfect Woman Fashions, New Gift Centre…), while the basement aligns sports and electronics stores (The Athlete's Sport, Bosch, Oh, LG Electrical…).

Boulevard Boutique Mall is a pretty, chic little mall in the most central part of Muscat, next to the Opera House and a stone's throw from the beach. In addition to a few boutiques, it is especially popular for its cafés and terraced restaurants, where Muscat's golden youth like to linger during the day or evening for dinner, coffee or a drink. Walk from the nearby Jas Complex to enjoy grilled meats at The Steak Company or stop off in style at Ubhar, the first modern bistro serving Omani cuisine.

A large shopping centre, which spans three floors, but generally remains fairly calm due to its remoteness from the city centre. Its most important shops are Marks & Spencer, Toys'r'US, ID Design (furniture), etc. Also a cinema and bowling.

Popular with Omanis, this is the capital's latest mall. It stands out from its competitors on several counts: firstly, for its gigantic size, covering an area of over 140,000 m² - more than enough to keep you busy! Secondly, it's the country's first slightly atypical entertainment center. With over 350 brands, a Carrefour hypermarket, a foodcourt, restaurants and a crazy indoorSnow Park... welcome to the Sultanate's biggest mall - no doubt a way of encouraging Omanis to spend at home rather than in Dubai!