Every year from June to September, Salalah turns into a green, green paradise during the Kharif season in Oman. This cool and blurred climate, filled with waterfalls and beautiful mountains, saves a refreshing with the intense heat of the United Arab Emirates. For many inhabitants of the United Arab Emirates, one of the best ways to enjoy this seasonal beauty is to move from Dubai to Salalah. This article explains why just the option is growing in popularity, what passengers can expect, and details of available packages and services.
Why just choose for your Kharif trip?
Traveling by bus for Salalah provides a beautiful, inexpensive and trouble -free way to experience the Kharif season. With extreme tourism between June and September, flight prices to Salalah are often spikes, making simply a budget friendly option. These overland packages often bundle transport, housing and guided tourism, offering excellent value for money.Oman-based tour operator Beautiful Salalah Tour co-founder Abdus Samad Hussain Siddiqui shared with Gulf News, “One of the cheapest ways to enjoy kharif during summer breaks is one of the cheapest ways to enjoy just from Dubai to Salalah.” He highlighted the increasing demand from UAE residents for all inclusive travel options. “We offer a full bus package that includes tour, hotel stay and transfer within Salalah. Some other companies only provide transport between Dubai and Salalah. ,Siddiqui said that just two weeks ago, his company had a group of about 80 people in two buses who opted for full package, and they expect the same group size every two weeks.
What is included in Salalah bus tour package?
This year, one of the most demanded packages comes from a beautiful Salalah tourism. Siddiqui told Gulf News, “We offer a full package that includes round-trip bus travel, staying in the hotel, local transfer and directed sightseeing. It is ideal for those who do not want to plan every detail.”The entire tour lasts for four days and three nights, this summer has several departure dates available, including 10 July, 24 July, August 7 and 21 August. Buses depart from the gold Sook metro station in Dubai at 2 pm, which goes on the night of Barshalah.According to Siddiqui, “Just is air -conditioned and it is an overnight journey. We make a total of three stops, one and the other two on the border for rest and food in Oman.”Passengers live in a comfortable three -star hotel with breakfast and are directed during a trip by an English -speaking Omani Tour Guide.Salalah’s most prestigious natural and cultural sites are included in the program, such as:
- Plaintiff
- Al Mugsel Beach
- Shock in Marneif cave
- Itin mountain
- Prophet Job’s Tomb
- Titam canian
- Taka Castle
- Francinance farm
Siddiqui said, “You have a round-trip luxury bus ticket, stay in a couple-night hotel and two directed groups of sightseeing, West and East Salalah, all include all.”
Pricing and additional details
All inclusive bus tour package is priced:
- DH1,400 ($ 380 USD) per capita
- Single Associate Complement: DH350 ($ 95 USD)
- Children under 2: Free
- Children aged 2 to 9: 50% discount
- Age 10 and above: Full adult rate
Lunch and dinner, visa fee, or customs (if applicable) food may be extra, but passengers will be informed in advance.
Simply just option without tourism
For those who prefer to arrange their housing and tourism independently, there are direct international bus services from Dubai to Salalah that provide only transport.A private bus operator Al Khanjri announced the scheduled services launched on 5 July. His Dubai office is in Deira, near DNATA Yatra Office. These buses are air-conditioned, provide free Wi-Fi, and follow a beautiful route to the southern Oman.Ticket prices for Serving Al Khanjari are DH350 ($ 95 USD) for a round-trip and DH200 ($ 54 USD) for one-way.Initially, buses will work on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday during the first week, which will soon plan to go to daily service.
Visa requirements and travel documents
Most UAE residents can get visas on arrival while entering by land by Oman, although it depends on nationality and visa status. Tour operators usually assist with EVISA procedure or documentation if pre -approval is required.Passengers should be taken:
- A passport valid for at least six months
- A UAE residence visa or Emirates ID, is valid for at least three months
