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Topic: Salalah


In the News (Mon 6 Jul 09)

  
  Salalah in the Dhofar
Salalah is home to legends and folklores, ancient history, wildlife and adventure.
Salalah is situated in the Dhofar region to the south of the Sultanate of Oman.
Due to the khareef season Salalah is a haven for wildlife and nature tourism.
www.holiday-in-oman.com /html/land/salalah.htm   (351 words)

  
  SALALAH OMAN HOLIDAYS | Nizwa, Musandam and Omans Deserts | HOLIDAYS in OMAN SALALAH
SALALAH Oman can be enjoyed either as part of a holiday in all Oman or as a holiday with OMAN Holiday only in Salalah enjoying the comforts of the Hilton Hotel Salalah and the Crown Plaza Hotel Salalah.
Salalah the main town of the region of Dhofar is fringed by these mountains which in summer change like a chameleon into an emerald green land.
Salalahs' fame is enhanced by the Frankincense tree which provide the sap that was so sought after in the ancient world.
www.omanholiday.co.uk /salalahnizwamusandam.htm   (926 words)

  
  Salalah, Oman’s land of frankincense, monsoons and camels.
Salalah, Oman’s land of frankincense, monsoons and camels.
Salalah is surrounded on land by a half-circle of mountains and behind that by the classic sand desert of the vast and infamous Empty Quarter.
The south Salalah coast is drenched by monsoon rains from June to September, keeping it surprisingly green and gorgeous in a region otherwise surrounded by sandy desert.
www.travelwithachallenge.com /Oman-Salalah.html   (1080 words)

  
 Salalah - Wikitravel
Salalah is the capital of Oman's southernmost Dhofar region.
Salalah is quite a small city in tourist terms, as most places of interest are close to each other.
Salalah experiences annual rainfall during the months of july-september, so offroading on slopes and slippery terrain is not advisable for salon cars.
wikitravel.org /en/Salalah   (1738 words)

  
 SALALAH HOLIDAYS OMAN | Travel Tours Holidays Salalah Oman | SALALAH HOLIDAYS OMAN
Salalah Oman is famed in the Arabian Peninsular for its summer monsoon, in the south of Oman, Salalah is certainly different.
Salalah the main town of the region is fringed by these mountains which in summer change like a chameleon into an emerald green land.
Salalahs' fame is enhanced by the Frankincense tree which provide the sap that was so sought after in the ancient world.
www.salalah.travel /salalah.htm   (449 words)

  
 About Salalah
Salalah today is also contributing towards the economic boom in the Sultanate of Oman.
Spread along the coast, Salalah is the most densely populated city in the Dhofar region.
Believe it or not … This road is a dirt track that lies on to your left when you hit the road from Taqha to Mirbat.
www.salalahport.com /salalah.asp   (342 words)

  
 Hilton Salalah Resort - Hotels in Salalah - Hilton International   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Relax by the Hilton Salalah Resort’s freeform pool overlooking the white-sand beach and Indian Ocean.
At the Hilton Salalah Resort, choose from 6 meeting rooms for 40-800 people and a ballroom with Indian Ocean views for banquets.
Join the locals for a glass of beer at this Salalah bar.
www.hilton.co.uk /salalah   (312 words)

  
 DEFE 5/193/12
ANNEX A TO Although Northern Oman and the coastal areas opposite Masirah are currently quiet the potential for dissidence exists close to the surface.
In Dhofar Province hard-core communist rebels are active in the hills overlooking Salalah airfield.
(1) for the reinforcement of Masirah and/or Salalah with the necessary RAF Regiment personnel.
www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/UN/UK/rep/PRO/DEFE/5/193/DEFE-5-193-12.html   (679 words)

  
 EO Newsroom: New Images - Salalah, Sultanate of Oman   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The city of Salalah is the capitol of the Dhofar region of Oman and is known as the “perfume capitol of Arabia.” The city is a popular destination for tourism due to the natural attractions of the al Qar mountains (Jabal al Qar‚ in Arabic) and abundant stands of frankincense trees lining mountain stream courses.
Salalah is a city of antiquity, boasting both the ruins of a palace reputed to have belonged to the Queen of Sheba and the resting place of the biblical prophet Job in the nearby Jabal al Qar.
Modern Oman is also represented by the Port of Salalah, located approximately 15 km to the southwest of the city.
eol.jsc.nasa.gov /EarthObservatory/Salalah,_Sultanate_of_Oman.htm   (331 words)

  
 Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Living in Salalah
I expect to be moving to Salalah in the very near future with my family.
The hills around Salalah are not too spectacular as regards viewing from a distance, but what a relief to be up there in the cool mists and drizzle.
We found it quite amusing to see families, some from as far as Saudi and Bahrain, sitting in the rain, food laid out and sipping tea as though they were on say, the moors in England, then we realised that that is what is was to them.
www.eslcafe.com /forums/job/viewtopic.php?t=29210   (3905 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Salalah book Salalah Hotels
Located on the private beach / sea of Salalah, Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is situated approximately is in southern Oman, on 45 personal acres, and approximately 10 miles from Salalah International Airport.
The Resort is set in striking landscaped grounds on the beach / sea of Salalah and has been thoughtfully designed to reflect Omani tradition and complement the breathtaking splendour of Salalah, nestled amid coconut, orange, lemon and papaya groves.
The hotel is situated south of midtown Salalah, along Oman's crystal blue coast, 10 kilometers from Salalah airport....
www.kasbah.com /resort_hotels/salalah_oman.htm   (638 words)

  
 SALALAH OMAN HOLIDAYS | Travel Tours Holidays Salalah Oman | SALALAH OMAN HOLIDAYS
SALALAH HOLIDAYS OFFER SUPERB HOLIDAYS IN SALALAH OMAN is a truly wonderful region to holiday in.
SALALAH in Oman is dominated by mountains and sandy beaches – SALALAH Holidays can provide a great selection of tours in these areas to take when you take your holiday in Oman with us.
SALALAH Holidays can be tailor to your own requirements and as we are based in Oman we can offer you up to the minute advice about your holiday in so that you can make informed decision about your holidays in Salalah or Oman holidays..
www.salalah.travel   (212 words)

  
 Salalah Forum - TripAdvisor
Connect with friends - see if Salalah is one of their favorites.
Connect with friends - see if they have advice on Salalah.
Connect with friends - see if they've been to Salalah.
www.tripadvisor.com /ShowForum-g298419-i7885-Salalah.html   (391 words)

  
 Salalah hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Oman, by all-hotels.com
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Hilton Salalah is set in landscaped gardens on the beach of Salalah and approximately eight miles...
Located on the private beach of Salalah, Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is located approximately is in southern Oman, on 45 private...
The Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is situated in 45 acres of lush tropical garden, overlooking the Indian Ocean and on a long...
www.all-hotels.com /middle_east/oman/salalah_e1.htm   (610 words)

  
 Salalah Travel Guide - Reviews and Travel Information - TripAdvisor
This was in May 2008 when my wife and me after a long business trip to Muscat decided to unwind ourselves and were suggested to go Salalah, as usual I booked the hotel by calling the property.
This hotel was a total misfit as a choice since we had to experience a substandard quality of food and overall services.Room...
Even if you are not Muslim, or have any interest in the grave itself, the area surrounding the grave site gives fantastic viewpoints of the mountains and salalah city.
www.tripadvisor.co.uk /AllReviews-g298419-Salalah.html   (562 words)

  
 Off the Beaten Path - Salalah Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
Visitors to Salalah are quick to spot the brightly roofed fruit shops, uniformly set up near the city’s main streets.
The fruits that originate from Salalah include papaya, banana, plantain, lemon, avocado, supporta, custard apple, guva and star fruit.
While custard apple and star fruit command prices in the range of 500 baisa per kilo, lemon is available during the season for as low as 250 baisa per kilo.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Middle_East/Oman/Muhafazat_Zufar/Salalah-1804048/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Salalah-BR-1.html   (383 words)

  
 Salalah hotels : Haffa House Salalah, Salalah, Oman. Hotel description, reviews, deals from asiahotels.com
Salalah hotels : Haffa House Salalah, Salalah, Oman.
Offering comfortable accommodation and quality services, this property is an ideal place for a pleasant and enjoyable vacation.
Situated in the heart of the city with a view of the sea and mountains, Haffa House Salalah is placed 10 minute walk from the bus stop, 2 kilometres from the airport and 3 kilometres from the city centre.
www.asiahotels.com /hotelinfo/Haffa_House_Salalah   (421 words)

  
 Discover Egypt: Salalah   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Situated to the extreme south of the country is Salalah, Oman's second largest city.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean Salalah enjoys a unique sub tropical climate mainly because of the annual monsoon and is steeped in myths and legends that date back to biblical times and it is reputedly the home of the Queen of Sheba.
Our extension package includes return flights from Muscat to Salalah, a stay at either the Hilton Salalah or Crowne Plaza both situated on the beach and return transfers.
www.discoveregypt.co.uk /salalah.php   (134 words)

  
 Hilton Salalah Resort
Do business by the Indian Ocean at the Hilton Salalah Resort with 6 meeting rooms, ballroom, business center and wireless internet access in public spaces.
Visit Salalah attractions on your doorstep such as the Gold Souk and the Frankincense Route.
From Salalah International Airport, a courtesy bus is available for every Scheduled Flight arriving and departing Salalah.
www.salalah.hilton.com   (311 words)

  
 Salalah Holidays: Cheap Holidays in Salalah, Oman - lastminute.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Have a look at our spectacular selection of holidays in Salalah and Salalah holiday deals, all at great savings.
Salalah, a centre of tradition and art, is the capital of the province of Dhofar, the most southerly of Oman's provinces.
This part of Oman benefits from the warm turquoise seas of the Indian Ocean and yet in part due to Salalah's former image as a shipping port, the beaches here are relatively quiet and unspoilt.
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Middle-East/Oman/Salalah/Salalah--Holiday.html   (344 words)

  
 Crowne Plaza Salalah is awarded top honours for Best Renovation | Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Commenting on the accolade, Edward Chaaya, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah, said: 'We are delighted at being recognized, and above all winning the prize.
Tony Zamora, Director of Operations, InterContinental Hotels Group, Oman enthused: 'The awards were designed to identify outstanding achievers within EMEA and Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is a true example of this.
'The Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is a brand new resort, with an added variety of Suites catering to the higher bracket of upmarket tourists, we also see ourselves as a showcase for the local and regional and foreign investment into Salalah,' explained Chaaya.
www.ameinfo.com /78333.html   (919 words)

  
 Salalah Hotels: Find Hotel Rates and Cheap Deals in Salalah from $119.63 on Travelocity.com
Salalah Hotels: Find Hotel Rates and Cheap Deals in Salalah from $119.63 on Travelocity.com
Find cheap hotels in Salalah, and browse discount hotel packages and Salalah hotel deals.
Find a great hotel rate, or book a flight and hotel together and save even more on a Salalah vacation package.
www.travelocity.com /site/find/World/Middle-East/Oman/Salalah/Salalah--Hotel.html   (191 words)

  
 Holidays in the Sultanate of Oman with Muscat and Salalah
Visit Dhofar, in the south of Oman as a cool summer alternative to Muscat vacations.
Base yourself at a hotel in Salalah or step back in time and camp under the stars.
Dhofar, is the land of Frankincese, the Emplty Quarter and the Lost City of Ubar: the Queen of Sheba steeped in history and culture, set to a backdrop of natural beauty.
www.holiday-in-oman.com   (311 words)

  
 Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Items needed in Salalah
If anyone has been to Salalah recently or is there now, can you recommend what I need to bring with me from the states that seems to be a comodity or you can't find in Salalah - i.e., Tylenol for the kids, shampoo, books for both teachers and leisure reading, etc.
Not specific to Salalah, but laptops computers are cheaper in US than Gulf.
If you can afford it, get a good lightweight laptop in the US - since you will want to have it in your carry-on.
www.eslcafe.com /forums/job/viewtopic.php?t=31188   (616 words)

  
 Salalah Tourism - Salalah Vacation Reviews - Salalah Vacations - TripAdvisor
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Flights: Find deals on airfare to Salalah (arriving in Muscat, Oman)
TripAdvisor™ provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on Salalah vacations.
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 Salalah line Transports
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