Mall of Oman: Snow Oman, cinema and 260 stores

Mall of Oman, developed by Majid Al Futtaim, opened in September 2021 and is the largest shopping mall in the country.

What's inside

• About 260 shops, from international fashion and electronics to local brands, plus a Carrefour hypermarket.
• Snow Oman: a 14,830 square metre indoor snow park with more than 20 rides and attractions, an ice rink and a colony of king and gentoo penguins.
• VOX Cinemas: the biggest cinema in Oman.
• More than 45 restaurants and cafés.

Getting there

The mall is in Bausher, close to the Muscat Expressway and Sultan Qaboos Street, about 15 minutes from the airport. There is a large free car park.

Tips

Weekday mornings are quiet. Book Snow Oman tickets online in advance during holidays.

Good to know

Store lists, opening hours and attractions change; check the mall's own website before a special trip. Most malls open from about 10am to 10pm, later at weekends, with shorter hours on Friday mornings.

Living nearby

Being close to shops, cinemas and supermarkets makes daily life easier. R2LUX sells homes in communities where foreigners can own; three current listings are below.