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Souqs · Dhofar & Salalah
Commercial Market
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 22 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — crowded and narrow in the old quarters Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — keep children close in the narrow lanes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 226 m · Food nearby 187 m · Shop 164 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- 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. These are everyday shopping streets, not tourist sets. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 12 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Photograph people only with permission; dress modestly.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 6 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 3 km
- 7 h 48 mfrom Duqm · 688 km
- 9 h 47 mfrom Nizwa · 879 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef
Mornings and evenings; many stalls close mid-afternoon. 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 Commercial Market
Commercial Market is a souq in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Salalah Public Park, Salalah Museum and Al Mo'tazza Park and Pond Fountains.
At a glance
- Souqs · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 7 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Commercial Market?
No — approach is asphalt at 22 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Commercial Market?
Typically October–April for souqs. Mornings and evenings; many stalls close mid-afternoon. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Commercial Market?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Commercial Market?
Parking 226 m · Food nearby 187 m · Shop 164 m (source: osm).
How high is Commercial Market?
About 12 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Commercial Market?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0164, 54.0779 — near Salalah Public Park, Salalah Museum and Al Mo'tazza Park and Pond Fountains.
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