Around Old Muscat & Muttrah Souq On Friday
Wikipedia, Lonely Planet & Co. say Muttrah souq is one of the most authentic and gorgeous marketplaces in the Gulf. So of course, that’s one of the first places that me and my Nikon D90 went to in Oman, and we were glad to be there.
The souq is a 15 minute drive from Al Khuwair, along broad perfect roads that fly past Ruhi towards the coastline. It’s pretty much opposite Muscat Port, one of the largest and oldest used ports in these parts of the world. European cruise liners and the Sultan’s royal yacht are docked out at sea while the shore is lined with rows of traditional white homes with intricately carved balconies, stained glass art and elegant eaves.
Personally, I found Oman’s old-world appeal infinitely more charming than the Abu Dhabi Cornish or even Dubai’s skyscraper lined glass and concrete beach fronts. (more…)
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