Where Muscat actually shops, fish, dates and zero tourists.
A working local souq on the Seeb waterfront: the morning fish auction, dates by the kilo, abayas and kummas. Nothing here is staged for visitors, that's the point.
| Type | Local souq |
|---|---|
| Best time | Early morning (fish) or after 5pm |
| Haggling | Gentle |
| Cards | Cash mostly |
| Best buys | Dates, fish, kummas |
From Exploring Oman, a guide by Hussain, a licensed Omani tour guide. 50 places are free to browse right now, each with the drive, the walk in, the entry fee and the right month.