Oman
Salalah
Salalah is the capital of Oman's southern Dhofar Governorate and the country's second-largest city. With its busy port and sizable population, it makes a great base for exploring southern Oman.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Salalah Airport (SLL)
- Best season
- Nov–Mar, Aug
- Time zone
- Asia/Muscat
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
Heritage & monuments
Al Baleed Archeological Park
An archaeological park in Salalah, Oman, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Land of Frankincense." Wander the ancient ruins and take in the history of the frankincense trade route.
Museums & galleries
Museum of the Land of Frankincense
A museum dedicated to frankincense, which can be visited together with the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Baleed Archaeological Park. Opened in 2007, it offers insight into Oman's history of the frankincense trade.
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Getting around the city
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Family travel
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Central & near stations
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Best time to visit
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First-time guide
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Getting around
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