The Omani Culinary Arts Festival, held in Salalah during the Dhofar Khareef Season, celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Oman through live cooking demonstrations, traditional music performances, and a vibrant showcase of local ingredients and dishes. This event is part of a larger initiative by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to promote Omani cuisine as a key driver of sustainable economic development.
The Dhofar Khareef tourist season, also known as the Salalah Tourism Festival, is a unique and enchanting event in Oman. This monsoon period transforms the arid landscape into a lush paradise, attracting visitors with its cultural celebrations, stunning natural beauty, and economic benefits.
Oman Air has significantly increased flight capacity to Salalah, offering up to 11 daily flights during peak Khareef season, to support tourism and accessibility to the popular destination. The airline also introduced fixed national fares for Omani citizens, making travel between Muscat and Salalah more affordable.
