Museums in Salalah

Dating back to antiquity, Salalah is the resting place of Virgin Mary's father, Prophet Emran and hosts the palatial ruins believed to have been home of the Queen of Sheba.

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Things To See & Do

The Frankincense Land Museum

The Frankincense Land Museum

Popular UNESCO World Heritage Site
Located in the Al Baleed Archaeological Park, The Frankincense Land Museum preserves Oman's rich frankincense history and is an educational experience.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Salalah

Monsoon Destination

  • JUN-SEP

    Peak Season

  • OCT-FEB

    Moderate Season

  • MAR-MAY

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Occasional showers and light drizzles with cool weather.
  • Things You'll Love:Taking up outdoor activities, visiting places and hosting family picnic amidst nature.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Salalah Tourism FestivalJuly - August

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Exploring a destination like Salalah

Holiday on your mind? Salalah is an incredible tourist destination for International based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.

Top festivals celebrated here are Salalah Tourism Festival in the months of July - August respectively. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Tourists like to travel to Salalah in June, July, August and September to enjoy occasional showers and light drizzles with cool weather! Even October, November, December, January and February is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering clear skies and moderate temperatures for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.

March, April and May is the off season for tourism in Salalah. Main things to do in Salalah are The Frankincense Land Museum, Khor Rori and Al Balid Archaeological Site. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Salalah

What are some of the most famous restaurants and eateries to explore in Salalah?

If you are a foodie, Salalah is the right place for you. Salalah has many famous restaurants and eateries for you to explore, some of which are Yamal Seafood Restaurant, Al Jood Restaurant and Mayfair Cafe.

What is the best time to visit Salalah?

Ideally the best time to visit any place is considered when the weather conditions are delightful. For Salalah, you can choose to go in June, July, August and September which is the peak season and October, November, December, January and February which is the moderate season. Both will serve you well to unwind from your tedious routine.

What are the activities you can explore during the peak season and moderate season in Salalah?

In the peak season months June, July, August and September you will experience occasional showers and light drizzles with cool weather wherein around moderate season i.e. October, November, December, January and February you will enjoy clear skies and moderate temperatures. Whatever that suits your calendar, Salalah awaits you for a good time.