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Dhofar Khareef visitor numbers exceed 827,000, up 2.1% from last year

The Dhofar Khareef season attracted 827,115 visitors between June 21 and August 15, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

MUSCAT – This marks a 2.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, which saw 810,085 visitors.

Estimated statistics showed that the number of Omani visitors increased by 71.5 percent, recording 591,577 visitors, while the number of visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries reached 143,431 visitors. The number of visitors from other nationalities reached 92,107, while Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals accounted for 143,431 visitors.

The majority of travellers arrived by land, with 639,962 visitors entering Dhofar through roadways. Air arrivals reached 187,153, reflecting a significant 15.5 percent increase compared to last year.
It is worth noting that 46.5 percent of Dhofar Khareef visitors came during the period from August 1 to August 15, 2025.

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