Located in southern Oman along the Arabian Sea, Salalah is home to just under 200,000 residents. It is the country’s second-largest city and the birthplace of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. The city and surrounding region are renowned for the annual Khareef season, a tropical monsoon that transforms the landscape into a lush, green oasis. This unique phenomenon is celebrated with a major annual festival that attracts visitors from around the world.
Worth seeing
Sultan Qaboos Palace: Although not open to the public, the palace can be admired from the outside and offers insight into the country’s royal heritage.
Marneef Cave: A fascinating coastal attraction where seawater rushes into a cave and is forced high into the air through natural blowholes, much to the delight of visitors.
Khareef Festival: Held annually between August and September, this vibrant festival celebrates Omani culture and traditions with local cuisine, music, and a variety of entertainment.
Currency
Omani rial (OMR)
