A rich and fertile land, Salalah is the only
region in the Gulf which receives the
monsoon showers which fall from July to
September. Situated in the extreme south of
Oman, with a spread of beautiful, undulating
carpet of green coconut groves which lace
the coast line, where the clouds and mist
shroud the mountains and springs and wells
gush forth, Salalah is a place that attracts
many migratory birds. Salalah town is the
administrative capital and has all the
modern amenities.
Salalah can be visited all year round,
whether you seek a winter beach break or
wish to explore the many sights around the
town or choose to experience the monsoon
season with the Khareef Festival. The town
spreads along the coast with a long corniche
popular for evening walks, where one can
enjoy the cool sea breeze. The pace here is
relatively slow and perfect for a languid,
relaxed holiday interspersed with visits to
some interesting places and perhaps an
adventurous mountain trekking.
In the south of Oman, the area around Salalah offers a unique combination of landscapes. The resort itself is an oasis of Oman luxury – on the shores of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by coconut trees, papaya and banana plantations.
Relax by the pool,
laze on the white
sandy beaches, work
out in the gym or
enjoy a quick game
of tennis. Enjoy a
holiday with your
family. Guests may
choose from any of
the resort's 147
spacious rooms with
magnificent views of
the Indian Ocean or
of the majestic
Omani Mountains.
The Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah Hotel boasts a privileged situation, overlooking the magnificent white beaches of the Indian Ocean and surrounded by tropical gardens, very near the city centre and the airport.
The hotel provides a full fledged gymnasium, a soothing sauna, an exclusive fitness club with aerobics and the latest health equipment for ladies, 2 temperature controlled swimming pools, a floodlit tennis court and indoor sports facilities with snooker and table tennis for relaxation after a hectic day.
Nizwa is one of the
oldest cities in
Oman and it was once
a center of trade,
religion, education
and art. Its Jama
(grand mosque) was
formerly a center
for Islamic
learning. Nizwa
acquired its
importance because
it has been an
important meeting
point at the base of
the Western Hajar
Mountains. Set amid
a verdant spread of
date palms, it is
strategically
located at the
crossroads of routes
linking the interior
with Muscat and the
lower reaches of
Dhofar thus serving
as the link for a
large part of the
country. Today,
Nizwa is a diverse
prosperous place
with numerous
agricultural,
historical and
recreational
aspects. Nizwa is a
center for date
growing and is the
market place for the
area.
The green mountains and beautiful coast can only do so much. Nature did its part. Isn’t time that we did something too? Governments job is to provide the infrastructure the city needs. It’s the private sectors and investors turn. Restaurants, malls, parks, worldwide standard hotels ( 10 year old apartment building don’t count for tourist accommodation nor does renting ur house during the season!).
Muscat is popularly
known as the
financial capital of
Oman. The capital
has a pride and
grandeur of its own
and has successfully
blended the best of
the ancient and the
modern. The city is
has in the offering
picturesque beaches,
beautiful mosques,
forts that are
reminiscent of
Muscat's glorious
past and scenic
gardens and natural
parks. Apart from
these the
Muscat Tourist
Attractions
also include the
exquisitely
beautiful palace
that is home to
Muscat's royal
family. Among the
Muscat
Tourist Attractions
mention can
be made of the
beaches, parks and
gardens, forts and
the palace.
