- Address: Mutrah Lewara Quarter, Muscat, Oman
- Tel .: +968 9827 7478
- Website: omantourism.gov.om
Among the many attractions of Muscat, there is one picturesque and oldest place in the city - the Matrah market. It is located on the Corniche embankment, because tourists can not only get hold of souvenirs , but stroll along the beautiful places of the capital of Oman.
Oriental flavor of Matraha
Among the many attractions of Muscat, there is one picturesque and oldest place in the city - the Matrah market. It is located on the Corniche embankment, because tourists can not only get hold of souvenirs , but stroll along the beautiful places of the capital of Oman.
Oriental flavor of Matraha
You can feel the style and subtleties of the East in the main market of Muscat. The wide choice and brightness of the products make Matrah the most popular place among travelers. Since time immemorial, trade routes to India and China have been going through the city, and there has always been a lively trade. A great revival in the bazaar takes place at the end of each season, when locals come here from all over Oman to buy jewelry and clothing.
What is interesting about the Matrah market in Muscat?
The main feature of the Matra market is its building. The building is old, but well maintained, and it is regularly restored. The architecture reflects the oriental style, the horseshoe-shaped arches are viewed throughout the building. The main and central decoration of the market is the dome. The walls are decorated with an ancient mosaic, laid out in the form of a plan of the city of Muscat . The shopping streets are quite narrow and a bit like labyrinths. The market Matrah is distinguished by its special purity and pleasant aromas. It is easy to catch smells of perfume oils, frankincense or spices. The sellers are polite, everyone speaks English.
What to buy?
In the Matra market you can buy a wide variety of souvenir products - from a bag of incense to antiques, the price of which is changed by four-digit numbers. Best selling products:
- sandalwood products;
- bright fabrics and scarves;
- antique weapons;
- hookahs;
- products from Omani silver and gold;
- coffee and various spices;
- incense and other incense;
- ceramic and pottery;
- The statuettes, chests, caskets, magnets decorated with stones;
- stones, beads and bracelets of them;
- vegetables fruits.
In the Matra market, in addition to shops and shops, there are also workshops, for example, Omani Craftsman's Hous. The goods of local production here are of high quality, and the prices are fixed.
Features of visiting the market Matrah
To go to the main market you will find useful the following useful information:
- Prices. The cost of the goods depends on the country of the manufacturer and its quality. Prices in the market Matra are not high, but most souvenirs can be bought at all for a nominal fee.
- Bargaining is more than appropriate, and if you have the ability to bargain, then the purchase will cost you a miserable price. Maintain a bargain correctly and politely, do not forget that this is a centuries-old tradition, which, by the way, takes a lot of time.
- Fast food , where you can buy strong coffee and a light snack, is available at the entrance to the market.
- The best time to visit is the morning. Many merchants after lunch time to rest .
- Trade. Many ornaments are sold for weight.
- Working hours. The market works every day except Friday. Working hours from 8:00 to 22:00, break from 13:00 to 16:00.
How to get there?
The Matrah market was located near the embankment and along Al Bahri Rd. Nearby there are two popular tourist attractions of the city - the forts of Mirani and Jalali . Get here by taxi, because public transport is simply missing. Prices of taxi drivers are high, but the ability to bargain here and can help out.