TRAVEL GUIDE TO SALALAH

Salalah is the capital of the Omani governorate of Dhofar. The city is the second largest in this Arab sultanate and has a population of about 180,000 inhabitants. Here was born the present Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who, on the other hand, now lives in Oman's capital Muscat since joining in July 1970.
In geographical terms, Salalah is located in the southern part of the country along the coast and despite its proximity to the Arabian desert has a tropical climate with periods of monsoon rain. This rainy season stretches from the end of June to the beginning of September and is how strange it can sound to the city's main tourist attraction. Domestic visitors, as well as tourists from surrounding countries, flock in hundreds of thousands to Salalah to escape the otherwise very intense heat and instead enjoy the coolness of the rain. Khareef, known as the rainy season, has also named the annual festival that is held at this time.
During the dry and sunny period, tourists also (but so far) do not come to the same extent and from other parts of the world. The temperature rarely or never drops below 20 degrees Celsius but can pass 40 degrees under the strongest heat. Otherwise, the large port is very important for the local economy and the Danish company APM Terminals, which operates it, is the largest employer in the entire region. Right next to the port area is Salalah's economic free zone, which is developing into a heavy industrial center for the Middle East.
In addition to its cooling monsoon rain, Salalah also has nature to thank for its other main attractions such as the nearby mountains and the large amounts of olibanum, a kind of aromatic resin extracted from the trees and which is an important ingredient for incense. It is without a doubt the absolute best-selling souvenir that you simply cannot miss if you come here. This includes - also because of the climate - leopards and hyenas in the fauna, which are otherwise most often associated with African wildlife.
The beaches and the coastline are ideal for diving and bird watching is a popular activity for the area's visitors. The city also has historical remains such as the ruins of Sumharam, the tomb of the Prophet Job and as it is also claimed the tomb of the Virgin Mary's father Nabi Imran.
The limited surface area makes the most convenient way to look around the city itself is on foot, but during the worst heating period, it is probably advisable to take a taxi with air conditioning.








Hotel Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah enjoys an enviable and privileged location with surrounding tropical gardens, proximity to downtown as well as to the airport and also overlooking the magnificent white beaches that face the Indian Ocean. Here, couples can come for a romantic stay with all the desirable comfort and delicious meals in the restaurants and relaxation in the bars, families who want to use the fitness and wellness center with an outdoor swimming pool and playground for the children, sauna, tennis courts or the friendly babysitting.

Business travelers and conference organizers also find suitable premises and professional staff for their assistance. This five-star hotel offers elegant rooms with fully equipped bathrooms and modern amenities. Rooms that are accessible to people with disabilities are also available on request.