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Omani halwa, Mutrah Souq
Watch them stir it in the copper pot.
Rosewater, saffron, cardamom, nuts, and an arm-aching amount of stirring. Buy it where they make it, not where they box it.
| Type | Sweets / halwa |
|---|---|
| Must-order | Omani halwa (black or saffron) |
| Area | Mutrah Souq |
| Price | $ |
| Best for | Gifts |
| Book? | Walk-in |
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What you'll do
- Buy from the stall that is actually stirring a pot, not the one with boxes stacked out front.
- Watch it stirred in the copper pot.
- Rosewater, saffron, cardamom, nuts, and about an hour of someone's shoulder.
- Taste before you buy.
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- The quality swings wildly between stalls.
- Buy from where they make it, not where they box it.
Omani halwa, Mutrah Souq: questions people ask
Do you need a 4x4 to reach Omani halwa, Mutrah Souq?
No, a normal car gets you there.
Is Omani halwa, Mutrah Souq good for kids?
Yes, it works with children.
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