7 Attractions of Salalah You Must Visit

Salala is best known for its unique Khareef festival that happens in monsoon. The whole of the city turns lush green and attracts countless tourists from around the world. This is the best time to visit Salalah, and through Oman Air booking, you can get your flights to Salalah. Nevertheless, this stunning gem hides more natural beauty and architectural wonder.

Here are the best things to do and the most beautiful places to visit in Salalah.

1 – Sultan Qaboos Mosque

Although it has almost the same name as the Sultan Qaboos Muscat Grand Mosque, the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Salalah is less magnificent but no less attractive. It has two large domes with minarets, decorated with white and gold, which look stunning against a blue sky. The interior has a similar color palette and is equally subtle but beautiful, with crystal chandeliers and gold and white ceiling mosaics.
Non-Muslims can visit this beautiful place of worship every day from 9am to 11am except Friday, which is the day of the significant prayer assembly in the afternoon. Muslims can visit the mosque at any time of the day and during prayer.

2 – Taqah Castle

Taqah Castle undoubtedly is one of the most famous castles in the region of Dhofar and also one of the most famous and beautiful in Oman. This castle was built as a dwelling house of a tribal leader named Sheikh Ali bin Taman Al Ma'shani, who was the grandfather of the mother of Sultan Qaboos. The castle, between its ancient content and plantations, architectural design, is a unique place to consider when visiting Salalah.

 Don't forget to wait for the unforgettable sunset view of the famous castle point. If you are a lover of castles and ancient architecture, then take your airline tickets to Salalah right away and visit Taqah Castle.

3 – Museum of the Frankincense Land

This particular museum is quite strange in the name. It's called the Museum of the Incense. It sounds like Frankenstein, but you won't see the creature here. Incense is an aromatic resin mainly used in perfumes and incense. If you are in Oman, you can actually buy fragrance from the markets. Visit the museum to learn more about the history and uniqueness of scent. It is located in the center of the UNESCO World Heritage. The whole museum is enormous and if you decide to explore the building, plan your time wisely.

 The museum has two main rooms. These are the Sea Room and the History Room. Remember to take a snapshot of the museum from the outside. Such a building can only be seen in this part of Oman.

4 – Salalah Tourism Festival

This annual festival takes place during the Khareef season (monsoon season in Oman) in early July to the end of August. It celebrates the country's heritage and culture and is gaining popularity every year, especially among Arab families who like to enjoy the best weather in the region when most other countries suffer from the hot and humid climate. Ittin Road is one of the main festival centers, with entertainment rides, replicas of cultural villages, restaurants, street food stalls, and theater shows.
If you have already taken your flights to Salalah via Oman Air booking and you are in town when it's on, make sure you spend at least one evening there.

5 – Al Marneef Cave

It is located in Salalah near Al Mughsail Beach. The charm of this place begins with the surrounding mountain, which has several benches for tourists to enjoy the magnificent view of the beach and holes. Al Marneef Blowholes are also called as Al Mughsail Fountains or Blowholes.
Between the white sand beach, the lovely fountains, the majestic mountain, and the deep cave, the Al Marneef cave is the perfect place to visit tourists who love nature. You can take your airline tickets to Salalah whenever you want to visit Al Marneef Cave.

6 – Mirbat Beaches

It is a charming coastal town located between the fantastic Jebel Samhan escarpment and the Arabian Sea. The entrance to Mirbat is marked with two miniature statues of dancing brown horses, one on each side of the road. To the history of Mirbat, these horses are a capricious monument considered for Arabian steeds as an essential breeding center. This view undoubtedly is one of the best and most beautiful ones in the region.

 The sand is really soft and leaves a perfect footprint. A drive through old houses (abandoned village) along the beach is a unique experience in Mirbata.

7 – Salalah's Coconut Drink

One of the most unique local shops in Salalah is the famous fruit huts. They can be found almost everywhere near roads and beaches. They serve natural fruit juices but are best known for their delicious coconut drink, which they serve in their shell. Surrounded by fresh air and natural beauty, it is the perfect refreshment on the journey to Salalah that everyone needs.

Conclusion:

As popular as Muscat, Salalah is not just another alternative for tourists. Its natural wonders, history, and culture are entirely unique and ideal for all travelers, both residents, and foreign tourists. In this subtropical city, you can enjoy the charm of the river, mosque, castle, ancient city, and many more. If you're looking for a place out of the way, then take Oman Air booking because Salalah is just for you.