Other Tourist Scams in Muscat

Counterfeit Frankincense and Omani Craft Fraud

Oman is one of the world's primary sources of high-grade frankincense, making counterfeit resin a common tourist trap in Muscat markets. Low-quality or synthetic frankincense is sold as premium Dhofari hojari grade, often packaged in traditional wooden boxes to appear authentic. Similar fraud applies to fake Omani silver khanjar daggers presented as antiques and mass-produced "heritage" pottery sold at inflated prices.