Salalah and the Empty Quarter

Salalah is located in the southern Dhofar region of Oman, known for its frankincense, dramatic mountains and 'khareef'; a monsoon which occurs during the summer months, turning the countryside lush and green. The town of Salalah is home to souks and garden farms, selling bananas, papaya and coconut. Salalah is also the gateway to the mystical Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world.