Fodor's Expert Review Al Husn Souq

Enjoy a good bargaining session at the older of Salalah's traditional markets while picking up some treasures to carry home. You'll find stalls selling tribal rugs, frankincense and holders, exotic spices, antiques, khanjars (daggers), dallah (traditional coffeepots), and silver and gold ware. The souq is busiest and best for a visit late at night; during the day it is relatively quiet and lacks the atmosphere of the evening, but you’ll have greater success bargaining at this time. Tucked away in a corner is the gold souq. If you have the time, goldsmiths will make jewelry to order, and if the order is a simple piece, you might be able to pick it up the same day. Gold Salalah beads are very popular and make attractive accessories.