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Selected pickup city: Salalah
Salalah, in Oman's southern Dhofar region, has a completely different climate and landscape from the rest of the country — during the khareef monsoon from roughly June to September, the surrounding hills turn green and mist-covered, drawing Gulf tourists escaping the heat elsewhere. A car matters here for reaching the coastline, the frankincense groves, and the waterfalls that only run during and shortly after the monsoon. Outside khareef season, the landscape reverts to the drier terrain more typical of Oman.
The ruins at Al-Baleed and Sumhuram mark Salalah's history as a centre of the ancient frankincense trade, with UNESCO recognition tying them to routes that once stretched across the region. Wadi Darbat, with seasonal waterfalls and boat rides on the lake during khareef, is one of the more dramatic short drives from the city. Al Mughsail beach, west of town, has blowholes in the rock where waves force water up through natural vents.
Mirbat, an old fishing port and former trading town, is about an hour east along the coast and has a quieter, more traditional feel than Salalah itself. Wadi Darbat and the Dhofar mountains are roughly 30 to 45 minutes from the city, an easy half-day loop. Further afield, the long desert drive north toward Muscat takes most of a full day and crosses genuinely empty terrain — plan fuel stops carefully.
During khareef season, roads into the hills can be foggy and slick; visibility drops fast in the mist, so slower driving is worth it. Outside the monsoon months, the same routes are dry and dusty, requiring less caution but offering less scenery too. If you're planning the long drive to Muscat, fuel stations thin out considerably in the desert stretch, so top up before committing to it.
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