nature and beauty of salalah oman hotels About Salalah Vol 4

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Salalah the main town of the region is fringed by these mountains which in summer change like a chameleon into an emerald green land. Instead of date, the palm in Salalah is the sub-tropical coconut. However Salalahs’ fame is enhanced by the Frankincense tree which provide the sap that was so sought after in the ancient world.

Salalah Attractions

The best place in Oman to buy Frankincense is Haffa (Al Husn) Souq where you can chat with traders speaking one of the ancient languages that are spoken domestically here instead of Arabic.

Out of town there are the UNESCO World Heritage sites associated with the Frankincense trade. Perhaps the most attractive is that of Sumharam set in the picturesque Khor Rori a creek opening out into the sea

Job’s Tomb (an-Nabi Ayyub) makes a very popular excursion from Salalah. The drive itself affords great views of the area, while the mausoleum can be visited (and photos taken) by all-comers. Just remember to take your shoes off first!

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The Mughsail (or Mughsayl) Blowholes are a local attraction. In certain weather conditions, the inflow from the sea will result in waterspouts being forced through porous rock. Even when this is not happening, the eerie sound is rather impressive.

Khor Ruwi is an archaeological dig near Salalah. For a small fee (roughly OR2), visitors can walk around the edge of the dig. Don’t expect any explanation for what has been found, though.

The small fishing communities of Taqah and Mirbat (or Mirbaat) are quite pleasant to wander around. Taqah has what is described as a “Castle” but is in fact a fort, which is not open to the public at the present time.
The Frankincense Trail, hotels in salalah

An ancient trade route with remains of the caravan oasis and trading ports.
Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb, Salalah
Attraction type: Cemetery
Mughsayl Beach

40 kilometers west of Salalah. Know for its beautiful beach, Blow Holes, stunning sea views and jagged cliffs and mountains. The Mughsayl Beach Tourist Restaurant located by the beach, offers visitors an international menu and water sports.
Prophet’s Emran’s Tomb

Located near the Clock Tower. The tomb of Prophet Emran is an extraordinary site to visit. It is around 30 meters long. Prophet Emran was the father of Moses, a famous biblical prophet.
Frankincense trail

The Frankincense trail are excavation sites protected by UNESCO and marked as under the World Heritage Sites. The Frankincense trail can be visited at Al Balid – downtown Salalah, at Khor Rohri, 37 kilometers from Salalah and Ubar at Shisr – believed to be the site of the Lost City, the Atlantis of Arabia discovered by the famous explorer, Wilfred Thesiger hotels in salalah

The Magic Road

Believe it or not This road is a dirt track that lies on to your left when you hit the road from Taqha to Mirbat. The road leads to a short drive down a hill on an elevated dirt-trail. When you reach the base of the trail, you have to switch off your engine and put the gear into “neutral”. Keep your foot on the brake lightly to “regulate” your speed when the anti-gravity thingy kicks in..!!!! Here’s what happens: hotels in salalah your vehicle instead of rolling down the slope begins to roll back UP hill.

Salalah History

Salalah and Dhofar are historically famous for the frankincense trade. The region has tended to be rather independent over history, although this has changed since Qaboos’ acession to the throne. The Jibbali (Arabic: those of the mountains) tribes maintain a slightly distrustful stance of the government in Muscat, although this is more a stance of custom than anything else. Interestingly, the tribes speak a different language to the Arabic spoken throughout the Peninsula, although visitors are unlikely to encounter it.

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