Ras Al Khaimah (also written as Ras Al Khaima or in short RAK) is one of the popular of the seven Emirates in United Arab Emirates; the other six are Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm al-Qaiwain. This post will cover some of the popular places to visit and things to do in Ras Al Khaimah. I believe this …
This post will cover all the places based on the visit on 26th July 2019 and that was the monsoon season (known as Khareef season locally). This season is only in July and August every year. If you are visiting these places in other parts of the year, your experience would be different. Also note, …
North Salalah Drive | Wadi Nahiz, Qairoon Hairiti Read More »
Wadi Darbat is without any doubt is the most visited Wadi in Dhofar and anyone who is visiting Salalah is visiting this stunning place on the eastern side of Salalah. Located in the Taqa wilayat of Dhofar Governorate, this place is a tourist destination all the year round. Due to popularity of Salalah as a …
On the Renaissance Day Holiday in Oman on 23rd July 2019, we planned a road trip to Jabal Samhan Salalah (also written as Jebel Samhan), the highest point in Dhofar Governorate in Sultanate of Oman. Jabal Samhan is famous for its view point, from where one can see the clouds below. The journey from Salalah …
Guide: Road Trip to Jabal Samhan Salalah Oman in Khareef Read More »
The west side of Salalah has some of the best beaches in the world. The drive from Salalah to Dalkut is mesmerizing and is full of amazing beaches all along the road. You can cover stunning Raysut, Eftalqoot, and Mughsail beaches and the pristine Fazayah beach on the way back or on the way to …
Exploring West Salalah | Fazayah Beach, Shaat, Rakhyut, Dhalkut Read More »
Duqm is a coastal city on the Arabian Sea in Al Wasta Governorate of Oman. The city has a port – Port of Duqm and an airport – Duqm Airport. The Duqm Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZAD) manages, regulates, and develops all economic activities in the city. This Post ContainsWhere is Duqm Oman?Where to Stay …
As Salalah received its first drizzle of Khareef season for year 2019, people like me and others residing in Salalah are super excited. Living in Salalah since 2013, whenever I share it with people in my home country and with friends in other parts of Middle East, they are simply amazed at how every year …
Bucket List: Things to Do in Salalah in Khareef 2019 Read More »
This time when I was in Karachi in June 2019, although it was summer and outdoor excursion was a challenge, but I was determined to explore at least two or three historical sites in Karachi and increase my knowledge about the city where I was born and raised. I shortlisted Jahangir Kothari Parade, Mohatta Palace …
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Taqa (or Taqah) is one of the ten wilayat in Dhofar Governorate of Oman and it’s the nearest wilayat from the beautiful city of Salalah. Details about the wiliyat of Dhofar: Salalah is the capital of Dhofar Governorate. The other 9 wilayats in alphabetic orders are Al-Mazyona (المزيونة), Dhalkut (ضلكوت), Mirbat (مرباط), Muqshin (مقشن), Rakhyut …
Guide | Places to Visit in Taqa near Salalah Oman Read More »
Through a drive on single carriageway Highway 47, beyond Salalah Port in the Western direction of Salalah, the most stunning beaches in the world can be found. One of them is Mughsail Beach (also written as Al Mughsayl Beach), which is the most popular beach in Dhofar Governorate of Oman. On the way to Mughsayl …
Guide | Mughsail Beach & Blowholes at Marneef Cave in Salalah Oman Read More »