Posts about Middle East
Nizwa is one of the oldest cities in Oman and the capital of Ad Dakhiliyah governorate. There are many things to do and places to visit within Nizwa or nearby both for solo visitors or for family. Nizwa will serve you as a base camp for the exploration of the Western Hijar Mountains and the …
This is the guide for those who are planning a road trip to Salalah, the land of Frankincense and the capital of Oman’s Dhofar Governorate, from Dubai or other parts of United Arab Emirates (like Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Ummal Quwain, and Fujairah). You can travel either by car or by Bus. …
Since I moved to Salalah, the road trip from Salalah to Muscat was in my mind. But since its a thousand kilometer trip one way and takes around 10 to 12 hours, I didn’t plan journey from Muscat to Salalah by car until September 2019. This post will hopefully guide all those who want to …
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, also known as Sultan Qaboos Masjid, is located in Nizwa – the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate and one of the oldest city in Oman. The mosque is at the base of the wester side of the famous mountain range – Hajar Mountains. I visited Sultan Qaboos Masjid in summer …
Since I moved to Salalah, the road trip from Salalah to Muscat and Muscat to Salalah was in my mind. But since its a thousand kilometer trip one way and takes around 10 to 12 hours, I didn’t plan journey from Muscat to Salalah by car until September 2019. This post will hopefully guide all …
Haima, a town in the Al-Wasta Governorate of Oman, is approximately a mid point between a road trip between Muscat and Salalah in Dhofar Governorate. It is one of the most popular town in Oman not at the shore, while the rest of the cities like Muscat, Salalah, Duqm, Sohar are at the coast of …
Hotels in Haima, Oman for Stay during Road Trip to Salalah Read More »
Al Saada Commerical Centre is a mini mall in Saada, Salalah, which is offering mix of stores and restaurants on the eastern side of the wilayat. There are many other malls and shopping areas in Salalah. If you stay in Millennium Resort Salalah, you can explore this mall plus the Salalah Grand Mall by walking. …
Review: Al Saada Commerical Centre in Salalah Oman Read More »
Why Leaning to Swim is Vital? Swimming is not only a good sport and keeps a person physically fit. It is an important skill that shouldn’t be ignored. In fact it’s a life saving skill. Our Prophet Mohammed Peace Be Upon Him also emphasized on swimming. The Prophet said: “Everything in which there is no …
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 …