Have individuals or groups choose a country and research why these products are representative of the area. Compare and contrast souvenirs from different countries. The main shopping areas are Government Road, Al-Khalifa Road and Sheik Abdulla Road at the north end of Manama. Bargaining is acceptable in the markets but considered bad form in better shops. Brocades, enamel wares, old lacquer work, ceramics, antique glass, embroideries, and hand-blocked printed cottons are found at the bazaars.
Bargaining is customary in bazaars and Arab shops.
The gold souk, off King Faisal Street, is also of interest. Merchandise of the highest quality is sold in the principal stores. Bargaining is customary in bazaars and most shops. OMAN Main shopping areas are the Souks of Muscat and Muttrah and the modern shops in Ruwi. The most typical local items are brass, copper and silverware, with traditional Omani daggers and jewelry as most original presents.