Explore Oman's heritage and landscape.

Delve into the fascinating world of vines with our expert Wine Guru. Enjoy a tasting master class that imparts insider knowledge and passion. 

Snuggle into beanbags on the beach to watch a film on a giant screen. Order your favourite beverages and snacks to savour under the stars. Combine a movie evening with sumptuous dining, choosing from our special set menus.

36 hours’ advance reservation required.

Anglers come from all over to fish in the waters around Salalah. Test your skills against giants like trevally, yellowfin tuna, sailfish, dorado, king mackerel and amber jack. Full- or half-day trips with an experienced crew allow you to trawl, hand-line or deep-sea fish in search of that big catch.

This activity is subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.

Cruise in search of the dolphins that frequent the coast. Watch them dance alongside your boat on a two-hour voyage. Encounters with sea turtles are also possible and bring added delight.

This activity is subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.

Relive centuries of charm aboard a traditional dhow boat. Spend a whole day exploring the picturesque bays of Mirbat, snorkelling and swimming in crystal waters, and enjoying lunch on board. Or cruise into dusk, admiring the sunset as you savour indigenous snacks and coffee.

This activity is subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.

The waters around Salalah teem with marine life, and our water sports centre provides everything you need for snorkelling or diving. For first timers, a PADI Open Water Course is your gateway to a new passion.

This activity is subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.

Easy to master and a great way to test your balance and co-ordination, this water sport offers a leisurely adventure. Set your own pace as you explore Salalah’s beautiful coast.

Stand-up paddleboards are available for complimentary use. This activity is subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.

Drive to Jabal Samhan Mountain to begin a six-hour trek that will take you past desert roses and centuries-old dragon trees, to a plateau 1,700 m above sea level. Descend the mountain and gape at the Tawi Attair sinkhole and Taiq cave, the largest on the southern Arabian peninsula. 

Explore historic Taqah’s fishing life, castle, towers and stone houses. Visit Wadi Darbat to view ancient Sumhuram ruins and two of Salalah’s most dramatic sinkholes. At Jebel Samhan, a 1,700 m panorama awaits. Visit the 14th-century tomb of Islamic scholar Bin Ali. Wonder at cars speeding uphill without acceleration at the anti-gravity point.

Nature, history and local life flourish in a choice of exciting excursions. Head east to explore traditional fishing life, ancient archaeological ruins, a spectacular nature park and mountain springs. Venture west to encounter a prophet’s tomb, pasture valley scenery, an amazing blowhole, beaches, and a road that weaves through frankincense trees to reveal surprising vistas.

Immerse yourself in Omani heritage in Salalah, garden city of the south. Tour coconut, banana and papaya groves. Stroll back in time at Al Baleed Archaeological Park and the Museum of the Land of Frankincense.

Cultural treasures include the Nabi Imran tomb, the stained tiles of the majestic Sultan Grand Mosque, and the Al Husn Souq famed for its frankincense products.

See flamingo, spoonbill and glossy ibis that frequent a nearby lake. Spot rare species that find haven at a garden spring, in fruit trees, at a lush wadi and an expansive lagoon. Visit Khor Rori and view birds gracing the ruins of Sumharan, believed to be the Queen of Sheba's castle.