Shopping malls
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
