Wubar Archaeological Site is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located in Al Shisr, some 170 kilometers North of Salalah.
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Who Should Visit the ruins of Wubar?
Since the ruins are at 2 hours drive from Salalah, each way, it wouldn’t be on the must see list of tourist attractions. Therefore, only visitors who belongs to anyone of the below criteria should plan a trip to Ubar.
- You have a passion for history and have interest in visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites in Salalah.
- You want to see the place where the tribe of A’ad lived and received punishment from Allah, when they disobeyed Him and didn’t follow the message of Prophet Hud.
- If you are driving your vehicle from Muscat to Salalah. Wubar can be visited either on the way to Salalah or on the return journey.
- If you are coming from Dubai or another part of UAE to Salalah by car. Likewise, you can visit Ubar either on the way to Salalah or on the return journey.
- If you want to see all the 4 sites of the Land of Frankincense – Ubar, Wadi Dawkah, Al Baleed Archeological site and Sumhuram Old City. This is one of the best seller tour by Beautiful Salalah Tours.
- If you have a plan to visit the nearby desert of Empty Quarter (Rub Al Khali). The desert trip has two options – sunset trip or an overnight stay at the beduin tents.
What are the other Names of Wubar?
Wubar is spelled as Ubar or Waber as well. Moreover, it is known as “Atlantis of the Sand” and “The Lost City of Ubar”. Quran used the name “Iram” to refer to this place.
What is the Importance of the Ruins of Wubar?
The ruins of Wubar Archaeological Site are of great importance, both from the point of view of religion and history.
How was Wubar found?
The story of finding this archaeological site is more interesting than the actual site. It was found through satellite.
What’s the Best Way to Explore Wubar?
The tour by Beautiful Salalah Tours is perhaps the best way to explore Wubar and surrounding areas. The guides on these tours are local. This implies that they are experienced on the routes, history, and culture.
This moment is captured by Mr. Arnab Sarkar, a professional photographer residing in Qatar, visited Salalah in Dec 2021 and explored the awesome natural sites with Beautiful Salalah Tours.
Where is Wubar?
It is located in Al Shisr, some 170 kilometers North of Salalah.
Stay Near Wubar on Sand Dunes
Overnight stay is possible in the beduin style tents in Empty Quarter desert. Surely, this is one time experience.