Enchanting Salalah

Other visitors were happy to see the onset of Khareef and the mountains turning green.

Even though Salalah is warmer this time around, it is still a huge relief for those coming from north of Oman and some from places like Dubai, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. For them, Salalah is far better.

The local residents too are enjoying Salalah by visiting far-off places like Dhalkout and Rakhyout.

The regular roads leading to these places has been damaged due to a bridge collapse near Mughsayl, but a proper diversion has been provided, which makes it easier to reach this place.

Hotel operators were happy due to high occupancy and ongoing enquiries.

Manuel Levonian, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Salalah Resort, said: “The occupancy, of course, is not as high as in Khareef, but we are not disappointed. We did a quick makeover post-cyclone and due to the news of the greenery and fog conditions on Salalah mountains, enquiries have started pouring in for rooms. I can say we are having good bookings during the Eid holidays.”

The management of Intercity Hotel too expressed happiness over Eid bookings.

Mohammad Kashif, Food and Beverage Manager, said the bookings started picking up soon after the announcement of Eid holidays and the occupancy up to Monday is close to 100 per cent.