Thursday 31 / July / 2025
Muscat: Dhofar Governorate's beaches are witnessing a vibrant tourist movement during the Khareef season, due to the recreational, fishing, and natural exploration opportunities they offer. These opportunities cater to the needs of beachgoers and the open atmosphere, offering a pleasant time during the Khareef season and throughout the year.
Al-Dahariz Beach, overlooking the Arabian Sea with its soft white sand, is one of the most beautiful beaches in Salalah. It is a long, white sandy beach surrounded by tall, picturesque coconut trees. Families visit this beach for a relaxing time and various water activities. The beach, which extends over 3,500 square meters, offers numerous services, including restaurants, cafes, barbecue areas, and public facilities. The nearby Khor Al-Dahariz Nature Reserve is rich in wildlife, including various types of dense vegetation and a variety of fish. Migratory birds such as flamingos and ibises breed here.
The seating areas at Al Dahariz Beach have been designed with a touristic appeal to families, with lighting for the walkways, public parking spaces, walkways, and seating areas, tailored to the surrounding landscape at night.
Al Mughsail Beach is located approximately 40 kilometers west of Salalah city center and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dhofar Governorate, a favorite among citizens, residents, and tourists. It features a long stretch of blue sea and white sand, and boasts a range of enchanting natural landscapes and unique natural fountains. It is nestled between a mountain range, creating a distinctive natural backdrop.
Given the wonderful weather during these Khareef days, Al Mughsail Beach welcomes visitors throughout the day to enjoy its beautiful tourist attractions and watch the roaring waves of the Arabian Sea, which reach their highest levels during the autumn season. Swimming is prohibited during this period, which extends from June 21 to September 21 of each year due to high sea waves.
Aftalqut Beach, overlooking the Arabian Sea, is distinguished by its elevated, flat plain above the hills. It is a raised green area extending approximately 3 kilometers. Visitors can view the beach, which embraces the rocks and green hills, from a high vantage point. It is one of the most popular spots for photographers and nature lovers.
The beach in the Wilayat of Taqah extends over 5 kilometers and is characterized by its soft silver sand and the presence of coconut trees along the seafront.
Khor Rori Beach is a natural extension of the city of Taqah and is distinguished by its strategic location near the archaeological site of the ancient city of Samharam, an important historical landmark in the Dhofar Governorate. This beach is located directly in the ancient port of Samharam, which was a former site for exporting Omani frankincense to various regions around the world.
The natural resources of the Wilayat of Taqah are diverse. It is a coastal state containing beaches, plains, and mountains. It is also home to numerous caves, as well as Khor Taqah, Khor Rori, and numerous natural springs.
In the eastern part of Dhofar Governorate, Mirbat is distinguished by its coastal location overlooking the Arabian Sea, its diverse beaches, coral reefs, and attractive bays. It ocated approximately 76 kilometers from Salalah, it is one of the governorate's most important historical and tourist destinations.
Mirbat Beach is distinguished by its natural beauty, silver sands, coral rocks, and small bays, known locally as "Al-Khayas." These bays are rich in fish and coral reefs, making them one of the most prominent diving sites in the Sultanate of Oman.
Mirbat witnesses a vibrant tourist movement throughout the year, especially during the autumn season and weekends. Visitors enjoy fishing, seek relaxation and natural beauty, visit historical sites and ancient neighborhoods, and admire the coral reefs and waves, thanks to the diversity of its rare marine resources.
Among the most prominent rare marine fisheries in the Wilayat of Mirbat are the abalone and the sharkha. The abalone is found exclusively on the beaches between the Wilayat of Mirbat and the Niyabat of Sharbathat in the Wilayat of Shaleem, as well as the Al Hallaniyat Islands.
Al Fazayeh Beach, the main Rakhyut Beach, Shuaib Beach, and Al Hawtah Beach in the Wilayat of Rakhyut are also among the most beautiful natural beaches, distinguished by their unique charm and captivating tranquility, especially during the autumn season, when the atmosphere is foggy and the scenery is breathtaking. They are also known for their soft white sand and clear waters.
