About Şalālah
Şalālah is one of Oman's major cities, home to around 163,140 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Şalālah
1
Al Baleed Archeological Park
2
Museum of Frankincense Land
3
Salalah Museum
4
Tomb of Nabi Umran
5
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
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Sultan Qaboos Palace
Budget travel
Free things to do in Şalālah
Al Baleed Archeological Park
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Al Baleed Archeological Park
- Visit Museum of Frankincense Land
- Visit Salalah Museum
- Eat at Al Kutaini Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Tomb of Nabi Umran
- Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Visit Sultan Qaboos Palace
- Eat at Annapoorna Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
Al Kutaini Restaurant
Offers a wide range of continental dishes but specialize in Pakistani cuisine.
Annapoorna Restaurant
A traditional South Indian Restaurant serving only vegetarian food.
Bin Ateeq
Part of a small chain of Omani restaurants, and a good place for Omani food.
Cascade Tandoori Restaurant
Offers a large range of Indian dishes, particularly well-known for their vindaloo.
Chinese Cascade
Chinese restaurant offering decent food. No buffet.
Chopsticks
Indian-styled Chinese restaurant with decent food. No buffet.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Al Hanaa Hotel
Within walking distance of downtown.
Arabian Sea Villas
An Omani-Belgian enterprise, adjacent to the coconut groves. This is one of the best budget options in Salalah; rates include breakfast and
- $
Dhofar Hotel
The hotel offers basic accommodation at very affordable prices. Service is very friendly and hotel is reasonably clean.
Hamdan Plaza Hotel
Free breakfast with wi-fi.
Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah
A better alternative for luxury accommodation as the property is much larger than the Hilton and more importantly it is close to the city ce
Shopping
- Handicraft Souq
- Souq Al Hafa
- New Souq
- Family Book Shop
- Goal Sports
- Al Isteqrar Hypermarket
Museums & culture
- Museum of Frankincense Land
- Salalah Museum
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Sultan Qaboos Palace
In pictures
Şalālah gallery
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