Quick Facts
- Salalah experiences a unique monsoon season known as 'Khareef,' which lasts from June to September and transforms the region into a lush green paradise.
- The city is home to the Frankincense Tree, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its historical significance in the production of this aromatic resin.
- Salalah boasts a coastline that stretches over 50 kilometers along the Arabian Sea, featuring stunning beaches like Al Mughsail, famous for its blowholes and pristine sands.
- The annual Salalah Tourism Festival, held in July and August, attracts thousands of visitors with cultural performances, markets, and traditional Omani cuisine.
- Salalah's Dhofar region is known for its rich biodiversity, including the rare Arabian leopard, which is now critically endangered and primarily found in its mountainous areas.
Travel Details
- Country
- Oman
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $70-150
- Best Time to Visit
- Jul–Sep
- Current Weather
- ☀️22°C/72°FClear
- Currency
- ر.ع. OMR
- Coordinates
- 17.0151, 54.0924
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