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At the crossroads of three continents, Salalah has been a busy trading centre for hundreds of years, building its reputation on the incense trade, particularly frankincense.

For beach lovers there's a broad white strand right by the city as well as numerous secluded bays and coves along the rocky coastline.

 

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Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Southern Oman, Oman

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Between a beach and freshwater lagoon, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara offers refreshing luxury, and a gateway to Oman’s cultural treasures.

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Highlights

Leave the resort and explore the natural surrounding and the fascinating history of the area.

Bargain with the locals

Haafa Souq is an essential stop for traditional Omani and Arabian gifts and souvenirs, and a true Salalah experience. Traditional clothing and accessories, homeware and, most noticeably, perfumes, are available at every turn.

Bargain with the locals
The scent of history

The scent of history

Follow the incense trail and discover the ancient world's most sought after perfume - frankincense. The Frankincense Trail is a World Heritage Site that leads from the Empty Quarter to the Oasis of Shisr, Wadi Dawkah and the medieval ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed. See where this exotic resin is harvested and return with a sweet-smelling souvenir of a desert journey. Or simply explore the souq in Salalah for a sample of this legendary aromatic.

Beaches and blowholes

30 minutes drive from Salalah, there's six kilometres of white sand beach and crystal clear waters at Al-Mughsail. Dotted with picnic shelters and surrounded by frankincense trees, the beach's west end has three entertaining blowholes where waves force water from the sea below up into the air (as high as 28m in the sky in Khareef season).

Beaches and blowholes

Climate

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  January
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19
  February
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  March
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6
22
  April
10
6
24
  May
12
8
27
  June
10
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27
  July
8
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25
  August
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24
  September
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24
  October
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5
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  November
10
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  December
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