2 Best Sights in Oman

The Sur fish market is a hive of activity in the early morning, when fishermen haul in their fresh catch and hawkers sell it off for the best price. Fishing has always been the lifeblood of Sur, so this is not simply a wonderful spectacle but a fantastic opportunity to witness an important part of daily life. It is also a great place for getting beautiful photographs; just be sure to ask permission before snapping pictures of any people, especially women.

The Sur Souq stretches over several blocks, beginning with an outdoor vegetable market near the old spice shops, where spices are still roasted and custom-blended for customers. Past these shops there are tailors, perfume shops, electronics stores, and finally a little strip of gold shops. It is a quiet part of town in the afternoon, but in the morning, you will find Suri ladies doing their grocery shopping, and in the early evening, there is a good showing of local residents wandering in and out of the other shops and taking tea along these narrow streets.