Lusso Travel Ltd, No. 1 Glasshouse - 1LG1,
Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
With a number of fabulous beach resorts to its name, the southern cities of Salalah and Mirbat are well worth including in any Oman itinerary, especially in summer, when the cooling monsoon provides a respite from the heat.
One of the country’s most ancient settlements, Salalah is the capital of the Dhofar region in the far south-west of Oman.
The beaches here are widely regarded as some of the most varied and beautiful in the Arabian Peninsula, boasting pristine white sands, dramatic headlands and clear turquoise waters.
The best frankincense in the world is harvested from trees that thrive in Dhofar, a practice that’s continued for thousands of years.
Sleepy for much of the year, the summer monsoon transforms the region into a lush green oasis, attracting visitors from across the Arabian Gulf and beyond.
Salalah is also a great staging post for trips into the fabled Rub Al Khali or Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world.
Oman’s southernmost region is a land of contrasts, home to breathtaking beaches and islands rich in corals and marine life, as well as deserts, mountains and banana plantations. It’s especially popular during the summer months, when the khareef (monsoon) turns the arid fields and hills into a lush green land of waterfalls and wadis.
Dhofar’s capital, Salalah, is one of Oman’s oldest settlements and was the traditional seat of the Sultan. Around the city are several fascinating historical attractions, including the tomb of the Prophet Job, the ‘lost city’ of Ubar, and the Land of Frankincense, a series of UNESCO sites that illustrate the trade in frankincense that flourished in Dhofar for over 1,000 years.
A stunning marriage of contemporary design and Arabian tradition, this beachfront resort in the south of Oman boasts a lavish spa, separate adult and family pools and supremely stylish rooms.
This sophisticated resort on its own private strip of palm-dotted sand offers luxury pool villas, an arresting spa, a freshwater lagoon and a great range of restaurants.