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Port of Salalah
ميناء صلالة
Photo: US Navy 090923-N-5345W-026 A deck department Sailor tosses a heaving line from the foc'sle of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) as the ship moors pierside in Salalah, Oman, for a scheduled port visit.jpg · U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson · Public domain (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — most have no lifeguard Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 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. Swimwear at the water, covered up away from it. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 0 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Currents and rips can be strong on open coast; swim only where locals do and never alone.
- Some beaches are turtle nesting sites: no lights, no flash, keep your distance and follow ranger instructions.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 25 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 19 km
- 23 mfrom Salalah · 19 km
- 8 h 6 mfrom Duqm · 704 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
Sea and beach weather is best in the cooler half of the year. 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.
deep sea port in Oman, situated on Arabian sea
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q2190920
About & Sources Port of Salalah
Port of Salalah is a beach in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "deep sea port in Oman, situated on Arabian sea". 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: Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir Reserve, Hilton Salalah and Khawr Al Qurm Al Kabir Reserve.
At a glance
- Beaches · Dhofar & Salalah
- deep sea port in Oman, situated on Arabian sea
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Port of Salalah?
Typically October–April for beaches. Sea and beach weather is best in the cooler half of the year. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Port of Salalah?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Port of Salalah?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Port of Salalah?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Port of Salalah?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 16.9481, 54.0089 — near Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir Reserve, Hilton Salalah and Khawr Al Qurm Al Kabir Reserve.
Who can take you there
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