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Şalālah
City in Dhofar, Oman
Overview
Salalah, the capital of Dhofar, is renowned for its lush greenery during the Khareef (monsoon) season and boasts a unique blend of tropical landscapes and Arabian culture. With beautiful beaches, lively souks, and impressive historical sites, the city offers a distinctive Omani experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Oman
Governorate
Dhofar
Population
331,949
Time Zone
Asia/Muscat
Coordinates
17.02°, 54.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$980
Local Cost
$560
Local Income
$950
Cashless
45
English
55
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
22.0°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
11.3°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
364 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
36
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SLL
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 175 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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