Muhafazat Zufar Travel Forum

Heyloo All,

Well, I live in Dubai and have for years wanted to plan a trip to Salalah with my Family. I decided that, that it! we're going this year! :D

So I basically had quite a few questions, and was hoping the good people on this forum maybe able to answer.

1) Ive read that there is a way to avoid Muscat and just go straight to Salalah. Great!...my question...how long will it take?

2) Border pass- what do I need? Passport enough? Any restrictions on expiry dates etc? My passport is expiring in September 2008 (and most of my family's as well)

3) I may have cousins visiting during the same time, who will be on visit visa to the UAE, will they also be allowed to come to Oman as they are not a resident of UAE? If not, is there any other way to bring them along?

4) Can we take a Rental car across the border? If yes, Which rental company do you suggest we rent from? Also, are 4x4 necessary or a SUV is ok?

5) Hotel Accommodation- Do you suggest I book online or call them? Where do you suggest we stay? (p.s. not looking for a 5 star because dont plan on spending to much time in the hotel :D....) Also, any restrictions in bookings (such as xx days booking in advance etc)?

6) Planning to make the trip in August? Weather conditions?

Thanks a bunch in advance to all who answer this Loooong query of mine..
TC

Hi,
I am planning a trip to salalah for 3/4 days between 1 july to 15 July.
Wanted to know if I can take road trip with a car/(honda accord).- I prefer road then flying.
and I'd appreciate if any other family is planning such tour & can join us?

thankx

akhil

v r planning to visit salalah in july and v r a big group.i would like to knw if there are villas to rent and if yes wht would b their charges....thanks

Anyone can guide on this...

I would like to know if this could be possible without touching Muscat. Muscat would be a location on the say back...

Regards,

We are planning a photoshoot for outdoor and climbing clothing and need to find recommended locations. These can be urban ie market/ beach / mountainous, Spectacular Omani locations.

hello,
I am from the Indian state of Kerala.It is believed that the last emperor of Kerala-Cheraman Perumal embraced Islam adopted the name Tajuddin and went to Makkah.It is believed that his grave is in salalah.Does any of you have any idea where his grave is located.if so can some one post a photo of it?
Salaam
malabarmasood@yahoo.com

Does anybody know anything about the fountain that originated back in the times of Hazrat Ayub? I have been told that a bath in its water can cure many skin diseases so I am trying to find where it is in Salalah. If anybody knows about it please do let me know! thanks!

We are three families and wish to visit Salala to spend our long weekend during 13th Nov to 17th Nov 2004. Please give us your suggetsed travel plan as soon as possible.

I want to visit salala for sight seeing from muscat . Can you inform me about the bus services and the timings other than Oman national Transport corporation?

I wanted to know how i can get bookings for apartments in salalah in november. also whats the cheapest way to travel to Salalah from dubai. were can i get info for the oman bus services. also if we take the bus is it possible to see the turtle farm also.hope to hear soon.
Saraswati