Salalah, Oman tourism (HD)

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Tourist Attractions in Salalah, Oman - tourism & vacations in Salalah, Oman - Salalah, Oman trip Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Salalah is the capital city of Oman's southern Zufar and Dhofar region. It is often considered to be the "second city" of the Sultanate, although some of this designation is probably due to its distinction as Sultan Qaboos' birthplace. The region is famous for its khareef (monsoon), and the Khareef Festival is an annual event here. Many locals will in fact be quite surprised to see non-Arab visitors at other times of year. Salalah and Dhofar are historically famous for the frankincense trade. The region has tended to be rather independent over history, although this has changed since Qaboos' ascention to the throne. The Jibbali (Arabic: those of the mountains) tribes maintain a slightly distrustful stance to the government in Muscat, although this is more a stance of custom than anything else. Interestingly, the tribes speak a different language to the Arabic spoken throughout the Peninsula, although visitors are unlikely to encounter it. See in Salalah, Oman ================= Sultan Qaboos' Palace al-Hisn Souq The Haffa Souq The old city is confined to the area called Haffa. The Haffa souq(market place) has wide range of collectables to offer: frankinsence, dates, handicrafts, souvenirs etc.You'll need to practice your bargaining skills before you go shopping there. Better would be to have a local resident accompany you while you shop, so you know you are paying for the real thing. Salalah Gardens Mall, Besides Hamdan Plaza Hotel, This is the first modern shopping mall in Salalah and hosts branded shops, Carrefour, City Cinema and Food court Al Baleed Archaeological Site, As Sultan Qaboos Street (Near Haffa and Dahariz areas). Its a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ruins of Al Baleed site are approachable by walking or taking a ride on the golf cart. There is a entry ticket of OMR 2 per vichle and OMR 0.5 per person for golf cart ride. Boat ridding option is also available. There is also a museum there called Frankincense Land Museum. The Museum hosts artifacts found at Al Baleed site, models for various types of boats and ships and information about Oman. Al Haffa Beach. Good beach, bird watching is common there dharaiz beach. Nice beach with palm trees.