Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
Salalah Local Customs
Search:

Home » Travel Guides » Middle East » Oman » Muhafazat Zufar » Salalah » Local Customs

Salalah Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

Salalah Local Customs

Learn the local customs of Salalah. Tips and photos posted by real travelers and Salalah locals.
Salalah Map
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
Job's Tomb
  • Tip Rating:
  • TomorrowsAngel
  • By TomorrowsAngel on June 22, 2003
  • Salalah Page by TomorrowsAngel
  • Job's Tomb - Salalah
    Job's Tomb
    by TomorrowsAngel
    Females need to wear a top with longish-sleeves, and a headscarf when entering the tomb. You can borrow a headscarf there, if you don't have one.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Salalah?

    Read reviews about Salalah Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Salaam
    ahmer82
  • By ahmer82 on October 18, 2006
  • Salalah Page by ahmer82
  • Salalah has a large friendly muslim population. They mostly greet with people with traditional way " Assalam Alai Kum" which means "peace be upon you" The traditional response is wa alaikum assalam, which means "and on you be peace too.

    Most of the population live in the hills and mountains and rarely come to the city. Omanis are caring people and will be very friendly and ready for help.

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Traditional clothing
  • By amna_alshamsi on August 2, 2003
  • Salalah Page by amna_alshamsi
  • Salalah Local Customs
    by amna_alshamsi
    Here is a pics of the traditional clothes in Oman and specifically in Salalah.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Traditional clothing
  • By amna_alshamsi on August 2, 2003
  • Salalah Page by amna_alshamsi
  • Salalah Local Customs
    by amna_alshamsi
    Here is a pics of the traditional clothes in Oman and specifically in Salalah.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Folklore
  • Updated By amna_alshamsi on July 19, 2003
  • Salalah Page by amna_alshamsi
  • Salalah Local Customs
    by amna_alshamsi
    The love of music that runs in the blood of Arabs is a unifying factor, which binds them as a nation. In a typical Dhofari folklore presentation, the music is enlivening with the performances of drummers, bagpipers and conch blowers. The male dancers wield swords and impressively take steps as girls sashay and make evocative gestures by waiving their palms. Al Raboba music and dance unleash energy as men dance with flashing swords while the bagpiper and conch blower set the musical rhythm which exude vitality.
    From June to September, the monsoon (rainy) season in Dhofar whips up the celebration mood (Khareff Festival), drawing people from all the around the world to partake the nature's blessings through festivities. Song and dance evoke the natural response to such a spirit-filled season when mountains, meadows and streams are attired in their colorful best to thrill people with scenic beauty.

    I remember that in our last visit to Salalah we meet an Omani family in one of the wadi , they welcomed us with there traditional dances ... it was amusing, and i really enjoyed it , they are very kind people. Some times you will see people from my county (UAE) joining them in there dances , even though there is a slight different but at the end every one is having fun!

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Salalah?

    Read reviews about Salalah Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    More Salalah Tips
    Overview
     
    Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 17 - Photos: 16
    Things To Do
    Tips: 43 - Photos: 132
    Nightlife
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 1
    Transportation
    Tips: 7 - Photos: 2
    Restaurants
    Tips: 11 - Photos: 15
    Shopping
    Tips: 10 - Photos: 12
    Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 0
    Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
    Local Customs
    Tips: 5 - Photos: 4
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
    General Tips
    Tips: 8 - Photos: 14
    Flights
    Tips: 10 - Photos: 0

    Best Salalah Travel Deals

    Premier Resort in Salalah
    Overlooking the Indian Ocean on pristine white sandy beaches.

    Salalah Beach Oman
    Resale of Sea/Golf Course Villas, Beach Plots & Marina Apartments.

    Louisiana Vacations
    Plan an Unforgettable Trip with Art, Cuisine & Music in Louisiana.

    30 Hotels in Muscat
    Book your hotel in Muscat online No reservation costs. Great rates!

    Salalah Accommodation
    Find Low Hotel Rates! Save Time & Compare Before You Book Online.

    Sponsored Links

    More Salalah Travel Deals

    Salalah Hotel Deals
    Fees Cut on Every Hotel! Dare To Compare Total Price, Save on ORBITZ

    Salalah Hotels
    Salalah - Book Now! Amazing Discounts – Up To 80% Off

    Hotel in Muscat
    Get great rates at Holiday Inn Top comfort and low prices!

    Sponsored Links

    Salalah Hotels





    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Press Center |  Help |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.