OPNO's thoughts on Salalah's Khareef Festival thus far

Khareef (falll/the monsoon) festival is on now in Salalah and the Dhofar region of Oman. Practically everybody I know is there (or is just ...

Definately Dhofar eye-candy

Taqah Castle

Taqah Castle is just a 25 minute drive out of Salalah. If you have an interest in architecture (like me) it is definately worth a trip it se...

Omani Folktales: Myth of the Abu Thail

                  Long, long ago in the area of Dhofar in the land of Oman and extending past that into all the land that was then of Yemen...

Frankincense from Salalah back to the time of the Queen of Sheba, and Ubhar in Shisr

Frankincense tree in bloom Frankincense is an integral part of Omani culture and history.  I don't remember an Oman without the scent of...

A little bit of modern architecture from Dhofar

These are some design blueprints/mock-ups for villas in Salalah for sale. I love them, though I plan to build my future home only one storey...