What is the "Fake Restaurant Menus and Price Switching" scam in Muscat?

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Upscale restaurants in Shatti Al Qurm and Old Town show tourists an English menu with reasonable prices, then switch to a local menu at checkout with vastly inflated prices. Service charges and "special" fees are added without explanation. Foreign tourists are often the target during evening dining. Request prices in writing before ordering. Take photos of the menu and agreed-upon prices. Clarify whether service charges are included upfront. Eat at established hotels or well-reviewed restaurants. Ask locals for genuine recommendations off tourist paths.

Restaurant Scams in Muscat

Fake Restaurant Menus and Price Switching

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