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Auqad park
حديقة عوقد العامه
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Entry fee Free Source: osm
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — step-free in most Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Public parks are family spaces. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 28 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 11 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 10 km
- 9 mfrom Salalah · 9 km
- 7 h 48 mfrom Duqm · 690 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef
Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Auqad park
Auqad park is a park in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman. Practical notes from open data: entry is recorded as free; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: North Auqad Park, Khareef Festival Area and Khawr Awqad Reserve.
At a glance
- Parks & Gardens · Dhofar & Salalah
- Free entry (OSM)
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entry fee at Auqad park?
No — entry is recorded as free (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Auqad park?
Typically October–April for parks & gardens. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Auqad park?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Auqad park?
About 28 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Auqad park?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0184, 54.0375 — near North Auqad Park, Khareef Festival Area and Khawr Awqad Reserve.
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