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Wadis · Dhofar & Salalah
Wādī Dawkah
وادي دوكة
Photo: Wadi Dawkah.jpg · Armatus1995 · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with close supervision near water 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. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 210 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
- Flash floods: never enter a wadi when rain is forecast anywhere in the catchment, even under a clear sky. Water rises fast and there is often no quick way out.
- Pools can be deep and cold with slippery rock. Wear shoes you can swim in and keep valuables in a dry bag.
- Dress modestly on the approach through villages; swimwear only at the pools themselves.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 44 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 218 km
- 2 h 43 mfrom Salalah · 218 km
- 5 h 51 mfrom Duqm · 505 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
Cooler months for hiking; pools are swimmable most of the year. Avoid rainy forecasts (flash floods). 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.
River in Dhofar, Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q28714529
About & Sources Wādī Dawkah
Wādī Dawkah is a wadi in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "river in Dhofar, 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: Sleep in tents, Ubar and Archaeological site of Shisr.
At a glance
- Wadis · Dhofar & Salalah
- River in Dhofar, Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wādī Dawkah?
Typically October–April for wadis. Cooler months for hiking; pools are swimmable most of the year. Avoid rainy forecasts (flash floods). Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Wādī Dawkah?
2–4 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Wādī Dawkah?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Wādī Dawkah?
About 210 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Wādī Dawkah?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 18.6667, 53.8667 — near Sleep in tents, Ubar and Archaeological site of Shisr.
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