Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Grand mosque In Muscat.
Consider your cruise to Salalah an introduction to Dhofar, a region of southwestern Oman. Appreciate the ornate architecture of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, or watch locals haggle for meat, produce and other goods amid the stalls of the Central Market. Head to the Museum of Frankincense Land to learn about the treasured fragrance that's been farmed in the deserts outside of Salalah for centuries.
Salalah coast, Oman, Asia, Arabian Peninsula
Take a break from city life in Salalah with an excursion to Coconut Beach, which is less than a 10-minute drive from the port but feels a world away. Relax on the sugary sand under the shade of its namesake coconut palms, or get your feet wet in its gentle waters. You can sometimes to see dolphins in the distance.
Bragging rights of your travel to Salalah can include camels in the wild. Consider visiting Wadi Darbat, where herds of wild camels drink from a gorgeous river amid vegetation that seems too lush for the Arabian Peninsula.
Lean into the cuisine, be that crisp-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside chicken muthbe served with fragrant rice; fresh caught and grilled Indian Ocean kingfish; or crunchy and sweet kak bread seasoned with cardamom. Find lively sit-down restaurants near the Central Market or seek the open-air tables on Coconut Beach.
Among the popular things to do in Salalah is to go to the traditional market, the Al Husn Souk (also known as the Al Haffa Souk). At the market, visit stalls selling incense and perfume oils made from locally farmed frankincense, as well as silver crafts and handmade pottery.
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