Attraction Sites

Dhofar Governorate

Al Luban Land Museum (Frankincense Land)

A modern state of the arts that reflects the glory of the past, narrating the story of a history so full and diverse of which Omanis are proud. It is a journey to the young Oman, that never grows old. The museum that is accurately ...

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  • Historical


  • Cultural

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  • Not Applicable

Al Hafa Souq

Its Salalah’s beating heart, where all the colors, aromas, and stories dance in a beautiful harmony.

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  • Shopping


  • Cultural

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  • Not Applicable

Fruits Huts

Fruits Huts is characterized by its location in the middle of Salalah’s old neighborhoods nearby the coconut and other fruits gardens.

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  • Shopping


  • Leisure

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  • Not Applicable

Mirbat Castle

The Mirbat Fort is strategically located facing the sea and looking out to the harbour.

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  • Historical


  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Wadi Darbat

Wadi Darbat is Salalah’s most popular attraction. It’s a natural treasure of beauty, greenness, waterfalls, lakes, birds and animals.

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  • Nature


  • Leisure

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  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountains

Khor Taqa Reserve (Lagoon)

Just like a painting, the reserve has all colors of nature beauty and richness. Inside it’s crystal clear waters, marine life comes to life and above its shining surface, birds fly and settle after long journeys across the globe. ...

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  • Nature

Habitat


  • Lagoon/s

Al Mughsail Beach and Blowholes

This beach is unlike any other in the area, with its beautiful geological formations, exotic birds and natural fountains.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Sandy Beaches


  • Rocky Shores

Al Halaniyat Islands

Al Halaniyat islands are scattered geological formations that some are inhibited by humans and some are inhibited by birds only. In the ancient times it was called Koria Moria and today it is called Al Halaniyat, but it still has ...

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  • Nature


  • Marine Activities

Habitat


  • Island/s

Khor Al Baleed

In this place, we go back to the 4th Hijri century, when the Manjiwi built the city of legendary city of Al Baleed. The city was rebuilt in 1221 after a complete destruction, where the Baleed estuary surrounds the city.

Visit Type


  • Nature

Habitat


  • Lagoon/s

Khor Al Mughsail

Khawr Al Mughsail lies at the eastern end of Jabal Al Qamar (Moon Mountain) in the Governorate of Dhofar. The area of this lagoon is about half a square kilometer, its length is about three kilometers and its width 150 meters.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Wildlife

Habitat


  • Lagoon/s

Fazayah Beach

Fazayah Beach (also spelled as Al-Fazaiah or Al-Fizayah) is one of the best beaches in Oman. Its a 5 kilometers long pristine white sand beach with clear water and a stunning landscape at the background. Experienced driver in 4×4 ...

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  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Sandy Beaches

Khor Al Qurm Al Sagheer and Al Kabeer

These two lagoons are located near the Hilton Hotel Salalah. They have acquired their names from the dense mangrove trees that cover the two lagoons and obscure the waters from the main road.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Wildlife

Habitat


  • Lagoon/s

Khor Awqad

This lagoon, situated within the Awqad State in Salalah, covers approximately 16 hectares (equivalent to 40 acres). It serves as a year-round nesting site for various bird species, including egrets, herons, and Abu Mahgl, and othe ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Wildlife

Habitat


  • Lagoon/s

Khor Ad Dahariz

This lagoon is similar to Khawr Awqad. Khawr Ad Dahariz is located at the eastern entrance of Salalah city. Its waters intermingle with Salalah basin waters, especially the wells located on the coastal strip. This lagoon is import ...

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  • Nature


  • Wildlife

Habitat


  • Lagoon/s

Khor Souly

Khawr Souly, located in Wilayat Taqa, is amongst the most important lagoons regarding the number of plant, animal and micro-organisms that live in the lagoon, and is one of three lagoons in the Governorate that were used in ancien ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Wildlife

Habitat


  • Lagoon/s

The Empty Quarter

This is the biggest desert in the Arabian Peninsula, and to this day, there are still large expanses of unexplored and uninhabited terrain. This desert is located south-west part of the Sultanate, to the far north of the city of S ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Adventure

Habitat


  • Desert and Sandy Dunes

Eftalquit Hills

Eftalquit Hills is one of the wonderful sites located south Salalah City on the way to Al Mugsail Beach. Hills are facing the shore and from top, this site offer you beautiful view to the Indian Ocean.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Ocean View Clift/s


  • Sandy Beaches

Anti-Gravity Point

Anti-Gravity point is located in Taqah, the way to Tawi Atair.

Visit Type


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Hills

Samahram Ancient City

The city was known for many names such as Muska, Musha, Muga, Sha’a, and Samahram, all referring to the city of a vital harbor and flourishing trade. Its harbor was a center point for the trade of incense and perfumes that were sh ...

Visit Type


  • Archaeological

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  • Not Applicable

Khor Rori

In a land surrounded by welfare, greed, and struggle, that have stood strong for centuries and centuries, comes the great Khor Rori reserve.

Visit Type


  • Archaeological

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  • Not Applicable