Al Hosn Palace Salalah, also spelled as Al Husn Palace, is a royal palace along the Arabian Sea. This is the palace of Sultan of Oman in Haffa District.   What is the meaning of Al Hosn? Al Hosn is an Arabic word that means Fort in English. In Arabic, it is written as الحصن.  Due […]

Taqa Castle (also spelled Taqah Castle and known in Arabic as حصن طاقة) is one of the most important historical landmarks in the Dhofar Governorate and one of the finest examples of traditional Omani architecture. Located in the coastal town of Taqa, around 35 kilometres east of Salalah, the beautifully restored castle offers visitors an […]

Clock Tower Salalah is an icon of the largest city in Dhofar, Sultanate of Oman. It is known as Burj An Nahdah (or Burj An Nahda) in local language. Salalah doesn’t have any skyscraper. In the absence of an skyscrapers, this tower has more significance.  It is one of the best landmarks to represent Salalah. The […]