Fodor's Expert Review Mutrah Tailor Souk

Upon entering the Mutrah Souq from the Corniche side, take the first right up a narrow alleyway, walking past the glitter of the Gold Souq, and you will find yourself in the heart of the old garment district. Tailors here have long served the local need for custom garments, and as tastes have become more international, they have adapted. Most tailors are able to stitch modern maxi dresses and the highly embellished Omani wedding garments alike. If you will be in Oman for a week or more, you might like to have a custom piece of your own made here at one of the well-loved, long-standing shops that include Ruwainah Trading, Royal Pearl Trading, and Mahallate Abdul Ghafoor. If nothing else, the dazzling outfits on display make for amazing window shopping.