Salalah..the Omani city that you must visit

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Even if this is your first visit to the Sultanate of Oman , you should put the city of Salalah on your list for many reasons, most notably the Khareef Festival that takes place in July and August, which is the best period to visit .

The southern coastal city of Salalah is located in the Dhofar Governorate and is its administrative and commercial center. It can be considered the tourist capital of the Sultanate thanks to its natural tourist attractions and rich cultural heritage.

The region includes many natural fountains and springs such as Ain Razat, Jerziz, Sahlnot and Tobruk. The plains of Salalah are also the most important beautiful tourist sites, especially for camping lovers in the fall period, including the plains of Atin and Sahnut.

Inside the city, there are other landmarks such as the ancient city of Al-Baleed, the central market of the city, the Haffa Fortress market, and a number of ancient mosques such as the Al-Jama’a Mosque and the Sultan Qaboos Mosque.