The 10 Best Things to do in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate

July 15, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Salalah (Arabic: صلالة‎ transliterated Ṣalālah), is the capital and largest city of the southern Omani governorates of Dhofar. Its population in 2009 was 197,169.
Restaurants in Salalah

1. Al Fizayah Beach

Salalah Oman +968 9389 2833
Excellent
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5.0 based on 193 reviews

Al Fizayah Beach

Reviewed By Para48 - Salalah, Oman

Awesome location. Golden beaches, stunning massive cliffs, lifting sharply from the sea. Takes your breath away - an amazing area to visit.

2. Sumhuram Old City

49 Sumhuram Street, Salalah 211 Oman http://www.omanwhs.gov.om/English/Frank/khorroricomplex.asp
Excellent
45%
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4.5 based on 328 reviews

Sumhuram Old City

Mocha City

Reviewed By stephend421 - Lawton, United States

They have been doing a lot of work on the city to give a good impression of what the city used to be like. Add that to the spectacular views of Wadi Darbat and the ocean, and it makes this a must see in the Salalah area. There are also a couple of small museums. The amount of signage is lacking on the roads to the city and the second museum so that could be improved, but our GPS helped us make the right turns the first time.

3. Al Mughsail Beach

Salalah Oman
Excellent
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4.5 based on 741 reviews

Al Mughsail Beach

Reviewed By G3116AUjuliak

One of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. White sand, turquoise water, coconut trees and mountain view. I was very lucky to have this beach completely to my own for a few hours- no other tourists around.

4. Sultan Qaboos Mosque

23.July Street, Salalah 211 Oman
Excellent
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4.5 based on 392 reviews

Sultan Qaboos Mosque

Reviewed By jeffbL6807WU - Marchwiel, United Kingdom

The sultan Qaboos Mosque is very grand inside and out,You need to cover arms and legs and ladies need a head scarf,It is well worth a visit and it is free entry

5. Marneef Cave

Salalah Oman +968 9979 6557 http://www.rotanatimes.com/salalahrotanaresort/offers/9455
Excellent
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4.0 based on 458 reviews

Marneef Cave

Reviewed By tharindudarsh - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I visited during the offseason. The best part is definitely the view of the coast and the beach. The place is well maintained with benches and a wooden railing along the edge. It's definitely worth a visit!

6. Museum of the Frankincense Land

As Sultan Qaboos Street, Salalah 211 Oman +968 24 955500 http://www.omanwhs.gov.om
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4.0 based on 613 reviews

Museum of the Frankincense Land

Reviewed By veronicamgb - London, United Kingdom

Whilst the museum itself is quite small (only 2 rooms were open), and there’s relatively little about frankincense, it is a worthwhile museum to visit. It’s beautifully laid out, informative with some good videos. It provides a good synopsis of Omani history and the country today. The adjoining Al Balid archaeological site is also really interesting and huge (ticket covers both). You can walk amongst this site where archaeologists are still working, and the reference signs in English are very good. Lovely walk through and down to the pristine white village - and an hours walk back to the souk.

7. Earth Gravity Controversial

Mirbat, Salalah 211 Oman
Excellent
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4.0 based on 125 reviews

Earth Gravity Controversial

Reviewed By yuosefa25 - Al-Rayyan, Qatar

Go for it! It was a fun experience. My wife and I actually tried a couple of experiments. We had the car going in reverse up the hill, going up the hill and further، and pushing the car uphill...so light like pushing a shopping cart, all in neutral with no acceleration. Go for the experience.

8. Taqah Castle

Taqah, Salalah 211 Oman +968 24 588833 http://www.omantourism.gov.om
Excellent
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4.0 based on 277 reviews

Taqah Castle

Reviewed By BasheerP - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Taqah castle is located in the old city of Taqaha about 34 kilometers east of Salalah region. It was built in the nineteenth century used to be a private residence for a tribal leader. During the 1960s the castle was expanded by adding the outer wall and towers. The rooms of the castle are now used to display numerous amazing archeological exhibits like weapons, pottery’s and other utensils.

9. Nabi Ayoub's Tomb

Jable Ittin جبل إتين, Salalah 211 Oman
Excellent
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3.5 based on 399 reviews

Nabi Ayoub's Tomb

Reviewed By seaanddunestours - Muscat, Oman

On my buziness visit to Salalah I visited this historical place It was an amazing so as to see Nabi Ayub where he was sitting and doing his 5 times prayers and same place has been kept as it is after all these years and all muslims visitors are allowed to pray there...

10. Salalah Gardens Mall

Al Wadi street à coté de Hypermarché Carrefour, Salalah 211 Oman +968 9410 7333 http://www.salalahmall.com
Excellent
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3.5 based on 225 reviews

Salalah Gardens Mall

Reviewed By kateontravel - Johannesburg, South Africa

Newer mall in salalah it's a big clean mall with branded shops as well as a convenient supermarket. Taxi point and central

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