Salalah

Salalah is the capital city of Dhofar Governorate of Oman. There are many posts here in the Dhofar region. This post fills in some more detail about the city and its surrounds.
The first 3 pictures are of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque from the outside, the inside and a detail if the wood carving. Completed in 2009, it can hold 3,000 worshippers in a mix of architectural styles, most notably modern Islamic.
The next 3 pictures are in the traditional food market. There are sections for butchering camel and beef plus sheep, goat, etc. There is a large fish market, reflecting the significant fishing business here. Finally, there is a fruit and vegetable section plus small eateries.
The 7th picture is in the gold and silver market here. Most shops sell their own creations. The next 3 pictures are in the frankincense market. There is a lot to say about the frankincense trade as Dhofar is where these trees grow (see another post).
The next 2 pictures are at Ayn Razat, the largest natural spring in Salalah. This is a major source of irrigation water and was the water source for a sultan's palace until the desalination facility that serves the region was completed.
The 13th picture is the tourist area in the upper part of the Wadi Darbat. This is the wadi that flows into the Samharam lagoon during the monsoon.
The next 2 pictures are of the tomb of the prophet Job, reflecting the story of Job as told in the Quran, that Job was tempted and restored here.
The next 2 pictures are more examples of the empty beaches here. The next last picture is of a school of sardines. That's the black area in the center of the photo. The last picture is of a beautiful secluded beach west of Salalah and about an hour from the Yemeni border.Read more