Jawharet Al Kheir Furnished Apartments
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Full kitchen · 35–90 m² · Sleeps 7
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Salalah
24 stays · 22 aparthotels and 2 serviced apartments
Salalah is the capital of Oman's southern Dhofar governorate and the base for exploring a coast and mountain range that turn green each summer. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Salalah work well here because places to stay and eat outside the city are scarce: a kitchen lets you pack food and water for day trips into the wadis, and the extra space helps the many families who arrive for the khareef season.
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Where to stay in Salalah
Al Haffa
- culture
- shopping
- first-time visitors
The old seafront quarter is home to Souq Al Hafa, the best place to buy frankincense, incense burners and local crafts. The grounds of the Sultan's palace are on Al Bahri Street, and older Yemeni-style houses line the same street along the beach. Beach football is a common sight on the sand here.
Stays in or near Al Haffa
- Al Noor Furnished Flats · about 800 m away
- RED14 Al Ferdous · about 1.2 km away
- Red-15 - Bn Saif · about 1 km away
- RED-33 - Gardenia · about 700 m away
Central Salalah
- transport links
- dining
- long stays
The commercial centre runs along 23 July Street, with the New Souq, the long-distance bus station next to it, and many of the city's Indian, Lebanese and Omani restaurants. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, completed in 2009, and the clocktower roundabout are close by.
Stays in or near Central Salalah
- Al Noor Furnished Flats · about 900 m away
- RED14 Al Ferdous · about 200 m away
- Red-15 - Bn Saif · about 400 m away
- Rimal Suites Apartments · about 200 m away
Al Dahariz
- beach
- families
- archaeology
Dahariz lies east of the old town between the coconut groves and the sea. Al Baleed Archaeological Park, the ruins of the medieval port of Zafar with the Museum of the Frankincense Land in its grounds, lies along the coast between the district and the old town, and several of the city's international schools are in the district.
Al Saada
- long stays
- residential
- sport
A district north-east of the centre, Al Saada is home to the Al-Saadah football stadium and sports complex. Salalah International Airport lies about 5.5 km north-east of the city centre.
Stays in or near Al Saada
- Bristol Hotel Salalah · about 1.1 km away
- nassayem salalah saada · about 900 m away
Getting around Salalah
Salalah International Airport has frequent flights from Muscat with Oman Air, plus direct services from Gulf cities including Doha, Dubai and Sharjah. Mwasalat, the national transport company, has run city buses in Salalah since December 2018, including a route linking the airport, the city centre and Salalah Port. Taxis are orange and white and unmetered, so agree the fare before setting off.
Mwasalat and other operators run daily long-distance buses to Muscat from the station by the New Souq; the journey takes around 12 hours. Within the city most sights are fairly close together, but heat makes walking hard work outside the cooler months. To reach the mountains, wadis and the Mughsail blowholes, hire a car: an ordinary car is fine in town, but an SUV is advisable for off-road sites, especially on slippery khareef roads.
Living in Salalah for longer
Supermarkets and hypermarkets are spread across the city, from Lulu Hypermarket near Al Matar Street to a smaller supermarket with international food by An Nahdah roundabout. The Handicraft Souq and Souq Al Hafa are the places for traditional crafts, frankincense and gifts. Book a hire car well ahead if you are staying through the khareef, as rental agencies often run out of vehicles.
Carry plenty of water on trips outside the city, and take care at the beaches: strong currents and a steep drop-off make the sea unsafe for swimming. For a longer assignment in Dhofar, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what to look for.
When to visit Salalah
Salalah has a hot desert climate, but its summer is unusual: the khareef monsoon, from roughly June to September, brings mist, drizzle and cooler air, and turns the mountains green. July and August are the peak months, when visitors from across Oman and the Gulf arrive for the Khareef Dhofar Tourism Festival; book well ahead for that period.
From October to May the weather is dry and sunny, with daytime highs of roughly 27–33°C. This is the season for diving, which is only possible outside the khareef, and from November to April the lagoon of Khawr Salalah, in the city, attracts flamingos and other birds. May and June are the hottest and most humid months.
The city stretches along a flat coastal plain between the sea and the Dhofar mountains, with coconut and banana gardens between the districts. It is a short flight from Muscat, and the frankincense sites of Al Baleed and Sumhuram, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, are within easy reach.
Long-stay tips for Salalah
Of the 24 properties here, 10 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 11 include some form of housekeeping and 21 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
21 properties list a full kitchen and 3 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 56 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Oman
Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Muscat, Sur, Seeb, Sohar, Nizwa, Al Buraymi, Saham and Khasab.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Salalah?
Central Salalah along 23 July Street is the most convenient for restaurants, shops and buses, while Al Haffa puts you by the souq and the seafront. Dahariz suits beach stays and is close to Al Baleed Archaeological Park.
When is khareef season in Salalah?
The khareef runs from about June to September, with July and August the peak. The mountains turn green and temperatures are far lower than elsewhere in the Gulf, so it is also the busiest time to visit.
How do I get from Salalah Airport to the city?
The airport is about 5.5 km north-east of the centre. Mwasalat city buses run between the airport, the centre and the port, and taxis are unmetered, so agree the fare first; fares from the airport can be far higher than normal city rates.
Do I need a car in Salalah?
Not for the city itself, which has buses and plenty of taxis. Most natural sights, such as Wadi Darbat and Mughsail Beach, are outside the city and are easiest to reach by car.
How many aparthotels are there in Salalah?
We currently list 24 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Salalah.
Do aparthotels in Salalah have kitchens?
24 of the 24 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Salalah have a washing machine?
10 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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