Tourism

Saturday 24/August/2019 21:26 PM

Seeing Double: Oman tourist numbers double in a decade

Muscat: The number of tourists coming to Oman has more than doubled in the last 10 years, according to data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and...

Wednesday 21/August/2019 21:52 PM

Big turnout in Salalah this year

Muscat: Close to 700,000 people have visited Salalah so far this year. As of August 20, some 699,217 people had visited Salalah, compared to the 715,305 who...

Friday 16/August/2019 09:15 AM

Eid festivities in Dhofar conclude today

Muscat: The Eidkom in Taqah festivities, in Dhofar Governorate, will conclude today. The Ministry of Tourism said in a statement online, "Eidkom in...

Wednesday 14/August/2019 14:32 PM

In pictures: Eid Holiday celebrations at Salalah

Eid-al-Adha celebrations at Salalah.

Thursday 08/August/2019 08:08 AM

Visit Dhofar’s beautiful and enchanting waterfalls

Muscat: Nine days of vacation start tomorrow and of course many of you plan to use this as an opportunity to visit Dhofar and enjoy the Khareef season with...

Tuesday 06/August/2019 22:41 PM

Sunaidi tours OMR50mn Barka Marina project

Muscat: Work on the Barka Marina project is ahead of schedule, with phase one set to open in April 2020, 10 months earlier than planned. His Excellency Ali...

Tuesday 06/August/2019 17:20 PM

Omran extends summer promotion to include Eid holidays

Muscat: People in Oman who are travelling during the Eid holidays can now take advantage of more discounts on hotel stays, after Omran decided to extend...

Monday 05/August/2019 22:53 PM

Stunning landscapes of Dhofar

Muscat: For everyone planning to visit Dhofar this season, Times of Oman has launched a series showcasing the varied scenery of Khareef with photographer...

Saturday 03/August/2019 16:57 PM

Magical, misty and green Khareef Season beckons visitors to Dhofar

Muscat: With thousands of visitors flocking to the Dhofar governorate during the Khareef Season this year, there are many who are planning their next trip...

Friday 02/August/2019 11:45 AM

Land of Frankincense draws large crowds

Muscat: More than 23,000 people have visited the 'Land of Frankincense' sites in Dhofar Governorate in the month of July, the Department of...