Shop and Business timings - General business timings for most shops are from 9:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 21:00 from Saturday to Thursday. The weekend in Oman is Thursday afternoon and Friday. During Ramadan shops close late at night. Banks, embassies and consulates are open from 8am to noon, Saturday to Thursday.

Shopping - Modern shopping malls in Muscat host all of the major designer labels and trendy items. The Souqs, traditional markets, are ideal for those special buys. Frankincense, fragrant oils, studded silver and gold jewellery, rose petals, native dresses, saffron and spices alike will make perfect gifts and souvenirs.