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Middle east - Oman - Salalah a road trip

While summer temperatures in the Middle East average about 43°C, in the south of Oman, late June to September marks Khareef season , when monsoon rain sweeps over the region. The seasonal weather unfolds in Oman's southernmost Dhofar Governorate.   Unique places you should not miss in Oman Salalah Nizwa Al Hadd Bimmah sinkhole Travel from UAE Enter Oman via Al Ain - need car insurance if you are driving (Some insurance in UAE have Oman coverage but need to take a Orange paper in advance) Ibri Bawadi Mall - A mall with LULU inside for a break or shopping Nizwa (town) Take a night break at Nizwa. Al Hoota Cave ** Al Hoota Cave is one of the best natural attractions near Nizwa, Oman. It’s a 2-million-year-old limestone cave near Jebel Shams, with dramatic stalactites, stalagmites, an underground lake. About 500 meters of the cave is open to visitors through guided tours. Time needed: About 1.5–2 hours total including the tour. Tickets: Roughly OMR 7 for adults and about OMR 3.5 for c...