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SALALAH TRAVEL GUIDE
This is a comprehensive Travel Guide for Salalah.
How to Arrive in Salalah?
You can arrive to Salalah through air, by bus, by car, by cruise.
Salalah with Free Qatar Visit
If you are arriving in Salalah through Qatar Airways, you have a good option to Explore Doha, Qatar before landing at Salalah (or on the return flight). Don’t miss the opportunity to have Double Fun! SO we would highly recommend you to fly with Qatar Airways. Book the flight here: Book Qatar Airways flight at best rates
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Salalah by Bus
In addition to the flights, Salalah is accessible by road from Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah / Al-Ain (UAE has a border with Oman) and from other Gulf states through UAE. From Dubai to Salalah, the travel time is around 12 to 16 hours, depending on the type of vehicle. Dubai to Salalah by bus is a very common mode of transportation.
Read more: Dubai to Salalah by Bus
Visa Requirements
Oman Visa on Arrival can be issued at Oman Border (coming by car or bus) and Salalah Airport / Muscat Airport (coming by airplane) only if you are eligible.
Eligibility for Oman Visa On Arrival:
Please check if you are eligible for the visa at arrival or not else include obtaining visa in the points above. the following visa links are important:
- GCC Nationals do not need visa for Oman.
- If you are residing in GCC, you must have any of the mentioned profession check here.
- Tourist from Country list 1 can obtain visa on arrival. Click here for more details.
- For family joining visa, click here.
Where to Stay in Salalah?
Best Salalah Oman Resorts – أفضل فنادق صلالة
For a memorable and comfortable family vacation, there is no better options then to stay in the best Oman Resorts at Salalah coastline. The white sandy beaches, palm trees, tropical and Khareef weather and the hospitality of the 5 star Omani resorts is incomparable to any place in the world.
Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah
A waterfront resort with private beach overlooking the Indian Ocean and splendid pool, Crowne Plaza Resort is one of the best places to stay in Salalah. The hotel is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and has 153 rooms. This resort is ideal for those who wants to stay in the heart of Salalah and can access the Fruit huts and many dinning options in the city by a 10 minutes walk. In addition to these, the access to the private beach and pool is available.
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Salalah Rotana Resort
Located on the beautiful Salalah Beach, Salalah Rotana is a perfect resort for holidays. This 5 star water front resort has 400 splendid rooms and suites, a private white sand beach, man made canal and restaurants serving delicious food. This resort is ideal for those who want to enjoy private beach, access to the world class marina, have a yacht ride, and stay in a splendid room. However, this resort is away from the main city by 20 minutes drive, so rent a car is a must. Famous places like Wadi Darbat, Taqa Beach, Mirbat Town, Anti-gravity point etc are much closer from this resort than any other resort in Salalah.
Watch the video of Sunset Salalah Rotana Resort and Video of Yacht Trip through Salalah Rotana
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Al-Fanar Hotel & Residence
This 4 star resort is located on Souly Bay and is a very nice places to stay. Al Fanar Hotel & Residences has 218 rooms. This resort is ideal for those who want to enjoy private beach, access to the world class marina, have a yacht ride, and stay in a splendid room. However, this resort is away from the main city by 20 minutes drive, so rent a car or a personal vehicle is a must for easy commutation.
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Hilton Salalah Resort
Overlooking the Indian Ocean with a view of Salalah Port, Hilton Salalah Resort is ready to welcome you. The hotel has 147 rooms. This hotel is located near to Salalah Festival Area, Mughsayl Beach, Ittin Mountains and Salalah Gardens Mall, which are famous among the Khareef Tourists.
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Salalah Marriott Resort
Located in Mirbat, a fishing town with beautiful beaches and historical old houses, Salalah Marriott is a splendid resort with 237 rooms. It is located at 1-hour drive from Salalah city. For those who want to stay out of city this is a desirable feature. Read more about Mirbat here.
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Places to Visit in Salalah
1. Enjoy the Beautiful Waterfalls (Khareef Only)
There are some really nice waterfalls at Ayn Khor (عين كور), Ayn Hamran (عين حمران), Ayn Tubrook (عين طبرك), Ayn Athoom (عين اثوب), Wadi Darbat (وادى دربات) and Wadi Ayn (وادى عين). Read more by clicking here.
2. Paddle the Boat at the Wadi Darbat (Khareef Only)
By no means, one should miss the boat ride / paddling / kayaking on the lake at Amazingly beautiful Wadi Darbat (وادى دربات). Read more here.
3. Experience Sunset from the Cliff at Taqa
Park your vehicle at the top of the cliff, put the mat and chairs and experience an unforgettable sunset from above the Indian Ocean and white sand shore, with a great view of Taqa City. Read more How to Reach the top of Taqa Beach’s Cliff
The above photograph is taken from the top of the cliff shown in the photograph below:
Watch the video of Sunset from the cliff
Before that don’t miss the shore
4. Walk at the Pristine Mirbat Beach and Leave Footprints
Mirbat Oman (مرباط ، عمان) a fishing town some 75 kilometers East of Salalah, is one of the ten wilayats of Dhofar Governorate. There are many lovely beaches in Mirbat and on the way to Mirbat from Salalah. Some of them will definitely persuade you to stop your vehicle on the way to Mirbat. Read More at Pristine Beaches at Mirbat
5. Get yourself Soaked with Water Splashes at Al Mughsayl Blowholes
A day out at Marneef Cave, Al Mughsayl Blowholes and Mughsayl Beach is a ultimate picnic experience. Read More about Marneef Cave and Al Mughsayl Blowholes and Mughsayl Beach.
6. Walk at Ad Dahariz Beach Walkway
Ad Dahariz Beach, is one of the best beaches in Salalah. It’s a long stretch of pristine, white sand beach surrounded by coconut trees. Recently, the development and beautification work on Dahariz Beach was completed and opened to public in Khareef 2015. The key highlight of this project was Walkway. Read More Walkway at Ad-Dahariz Beach.
7. Drive to Remember
Ayn Sahalnoot (Sahalnoot Spring) or Wadi Sahalnoot (Sahalnoot Valley) is one of the most popular places to visit in Salalah. The valley has impressive and beautiful natural scenery. Drive to the mountains above is a drive to remember as roads have steep bends, ups and downs and trees on both sides. Read More: Ayn Sahalnoot and Wadi Sahalnoot Salalah.
8. Capture the View of Salalah City from Ittin
Ittin mountains have great views of Salalah City. Only within 5 minutes you can reach to the mountain for viewing Salalah city from the top. Ayn Jarziz is a spring nearby. Read More: Ittin Salalah and Ayn Jarziz
9. Experience Tawi Atair Sinkhole
Tawi Atair Sinkhole Oman is the most famous sinkhole in the Dhofar (Dofar) governorate. This sink hole is located in Tawi Atair. Read more about Tawi Atair Sinkhole
10. Drive Car at Neutral Gear at Salalah Anti Gravity Point
See your car going up the hill at Neutral gear (without any acceleration) at Salalah Anit Gravity Point. This is a really amazing experience. The car can move at a speed of more than 40 to 60 kilometers per hour without any acceleration. Read more about SALALAH ANTI GRAVITY POINT
11. Make Delicious Barbecue
Barbecue is the one of the most notable activity to do in Salalah in open air. The place has a lovely weather and outdoor activities are possible throughout the year. Read more about How to Make Barbecue
12. Sip Fresh Coconut Drink at Fruit Huts
Fruit Huts in Salalah are famous for the fresh fruits particularly coconut. Having coconut drink at tropical style fruit huts (stalls) is a refreshing activity, recommended for all. Read More: COCONUT DRINK AT FRUIT HUTS IN SALALAH
13. Pray at Sultan Qaboos Masjid
Sultan Qaboos Masjid, the largest mosque in Salalah, is located in City Center. It’s a huge masjid and a very nice architectural composition. The prayer hall is wonderfully decorated with chandeliers, green carpet and wall patterns. Read More: SULTAN QABOOS MASJID SALALAH
14. Visit Al baleed Archaeological site
Al Baleed archaeological site is an ancient city. There is also one museum at the site. Read More: Al baleed Archaeological site
15. Wander at Sumhuram Archaeological site
Sumhuram archaeological site is a UNESCO world heritage site. It’s located near Wadi Darbat / Taqa. Read More: Sumhuram Archaeological site
16. Shop from the Traditional Market (Haffa Souk / Al Husn Souk)
Al Husn Souk (Al Husn Souq) is a traditional market in Salalah for buying Frankincense, Omani Souvenirs, Scarf, Fragrances and other goods. Read More: Al Husn Souq at Haffa
17. Get Inside the Castle
There are 2 prominent castle / Fort in Dhofar Region, one is know as Taqa Castle (located in Taqa) while the other one is Mirbat Fort (located in Mirbat).
18. Visit Tombs of Prophet Ayub (Job) and Prophet Umrah
The tomb of Prophet Ayub is on the beautiful Hills of Ittin while Prophet Umran’s Tomb is besides Haffa House in Salalah. The grave is really pretty long. Read More: Prophet Ayub (Job) Tomb and Prophet Umran Tomb
19. See the Old House of Mirbat
The traditional old houses of Mirbat are a must see for those who want to see the traditional architecture of the region. You can drive along these old houses. Read more at OLD HOUSES IN MIRBAT
20. See Footprints of Prophet Saleh’s Camel
Footprints of Prophet Saleh’s Camel can be found in an enclosed building near Masjid Salman Bin Farsi. Read More: Footprints of Prophet Saleh’s Camel
21. Walk or Cycle at Ittin Walkway
Ittin Walkway Salalah is a new walk way in Ittin area, which is one of the favorite areas for Khareef visitors. The walkway is 1.6 kms long and has rubber-floored jogging track and acrylic-coated asphalt cycling tracks. Read More: ITTIN WALKWAY SALALAH
22. Explore Souly Bay and Experience Yacht Trip (All Year Round)
Explore the lagoon of Souly Bay with a Yacht ride. Read More: YACHT TRIP AT LAGOON OF SOULY BAY, SALALAH
Watch the video of Yacht Ride
Souly Bay has some good restaurants / coffee shops for eating after the walk across the world class marina. Read more about Souly Bay
23. Meet the Dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Village
Dinosaur Village Salalah is the first and largest Dinosaur Village in the Middle East. The climate of Salalah favors the outdoor activities in the Middle East all year round and this is why this open air theme park has opened in Salalah. Read more: DINOSAUR VILLAGE – THE FIRST AND LARGEST DINOSAUR VILLAGE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
24. Shop at Salalah Gardens Mall, Salalah Gallery Mall and Hala Bazar
Read more about these Shopping venues at SALALAH GALLERY MALL, Salalah Gardens Mall, HALA BAZAR SALALAH
25. Say “Greetings” to the Camels
Camels are widely seen in Salalah, along the roads, on the beaches, on the mountains. It could be your first time to see the Camels in the real meaning.
26. Explore Fazayah Beach (Fazaiha)
This is the hidden Jewel of Beach in Salalah. A must visit.