MUSCAT : With temperatures elsewhere in the country reaching above 40°C on the hottest days, the coastal city of Dhofar enjoys pleasant weather making it an ideal base to kickstart your travel in Oman. 

The capital city of Dhofar province, Salalah, has a lot in store for those looking to explore the Arabian Peninsula. Starting off with the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, the largest mosque in Dhofar is a perfect example of Islamic architecture. Don’t miss out on a mandatory photo stop outside Al Hosn Palace, before you head to check out Al Hosn Souq — you’ll be drawn to the aroma of spices and frankincense here.

Picnic on the Al Mughsail Beach, watching geysers of seawater erupting from the ground at the Mughsail Blowholes. A boat ride on Darbat Lake is nothing short of a fairytale as you soak in the rain-bathed valley. 

Dhofar’s rich heritage of frankincense can leave you mesmerised for more. The resin has been used in perfume-making and for medicinal purposes too. It also has a special place in religious rituals for thousands of years.

With the onset of the Khareef season, Dhofar will be witnessing a spurt in visitors and tourists from within and outside of Oman until September 21, 2022.

The coastal wilayats in the Dhofar Governorate, mainly from the Wilayat of Dhalkut in the west to the Wilayat of Mirbat in the east, will reflect the effects of the Khareef season. This would mean that monsoon winds and the flow of clouds coming from the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean will be expected during this period.