2 Best Places to Shop in Sur, Oman

Despite the name, this is a variety store filled with distinctly local home goods, from the large, floral-painted serving trays that are ubiquitous throughout the country to giant teapots and coffee urns to row upon rows of sandals. It is a fun place to pick up inexpensive souvenirs that are authentically Omani, or to simply wander the aisles and people-watch.

This three-story shop is the Omani equivalent of a dollar store, with everything from small fenjan coffee cup sets to makeup and accessories to small and inexpensive souvenirs priced at 300 baisas to a few rials. Searching through the hodgepodge of items for a few inexpensive gems to take home is a fun way to spend an hour, and it is an ideal place to get inexpensive toys or beach gear that you can leave behind.