The 10 Best Things to Do in Salalah, Oman

November 21, 2017 Carley Gatson

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
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5 based on 113 reviews

Al Fizayah Beach

Reviewed By Vladka11 - Czech Republic

I love this beach! :)) This is so nice and sandy beach where you can relax and no one will disturb you. :)) When I visited this Al fizayah Beach, there were no tourists. Which was great, because I dont t like crowded Beaches. :)) Here you can swim and sunbathe. The sunsets are amazing here! :)) It is definitely worth a visit, I can only recommend!:)))

2. Al Mughsail Beach

Salalah, Oman +968 9389 2833
Excellent
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4.5 based on 549 reviews

Al Mughsail Beach

Reviewed By graham s - Alresford, United Kingdom

We were staying at the Hilton in Salalah and hired a car to drive the short distance to Al Mughsail beach. You could get there by taxi but they are a rip off if you take them from outside the hotel. There was hardly anyone of the long stretch of sandy beach which had a series of sun shelters at regular intervals large enough for families to gather and enjoy a picnic. GS

3. Sumhuram Old City

49 Sumhuram Street, Salalah 211, Oman
Excellent
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4.5 based on 259 reviews

Sumhuram Old City

Mocha City

Reviewed By Nicole B - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

These ruins have been well-restored to get a good picture of a frankincense trading port town of about a thousand years ago. Some signage and a small information center on site. See Khor Rori while you're there.

4. Sultan Qaboos Mosque

23.July Street, Salalah 211, Oman
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4.5 based on 252 reviews

Sultan Qaboos Mosque

Reviewed By Pablo17 - England

We visited this building before 11am which is the cut-off time for women to roam the Mosque freely. It is basically a large courtyard and a large hall will washing areas all set in beautiful grounds. We really enjoyed our visit.

5. Marneef Cave

Salalah, Oman
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4 based on 354 reviews

Marneef Cave

Reviewed By Jurassictraveller - Devon

We drove all the way from Salalah and the road and coast are spectacular. We went when the blow holes weren't blowing, so not at it s best. The caves are OK, but hardly a major attraction. The best bit was seeing herds of camels along the brach, amazing.

6. Museum of the Frankincense Land

As Sultan Qaboos Street, Salalah 211, Oman +968 24 955500
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4 based on 382 reviews

Museum of the Frankincense Land

Reviewed By BrusselsGlobetrotter - Brussels, Belgium

the most interesting part is the explanation of frankincense : the harvest, the different types and what it is.

7. Taqah Castle

Taqah, Salalah 211, Oman +968 24 588833
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4 based on 206 reviews

Taqah Castle

Reviewed By Vladka11 - Czech Republic

Another very nice and a historical building. You can see how the Omans lived. How they used kitchenware in the kitchen and how the rooms looked etc. Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 8 - 18 and only Friday 8 - 11. I can recommend it.

8. The Frankincense Trail

Salalah, Oman
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4 based on 104 reviews

The Frankincense Trail

An ancient trade route with remains of the caravan oasis and trading ports.

Reviewed By Andrew D - Alicante, Spain

We know of frankincense from the Christmas story, of the wise men who came from the east, bearing gifts .... but not much more. The history, and the production are really interesting.

9. Museum Salalah

Al Balid Archaeological Park, Salalah 211, Oman
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4 based on 73 reviews

Museum Salalah

Reviewed By ArvindYerram - Hyderabad, India

In the entire museum, we found that Naval portion which displays the old boats and their equipment is the best. This has good collection of old ships and replicas of various warships and ships from various generations. Another portion which depicts various stones and minerals along with old generations vessels can be given a miss if there is no time.

10. Nabi Ayoub's Tomb

Jable Ittin | جبل إتين, Salalah 211, Oman
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3.5 based on 333 reviews

Nabi Ayoub's Tomb

Reviewed By Nicole B - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Supposedly there are some sacred footprints up there, but we couldn't find them. The drive is beautiful - even in November after the Khareef. Very little is marked however, but the caretakers were friendly.

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