Dubai to Salalah Roadtrip with Friends: A Memorable Journey - VLOG #1

Road trip from Dubai to SALALAH in the Beginning of Khareef Seoson:

Our route in this video:
Sharjah - - Al Ain - Mayzad Border - Ibri - Haima - Watch our next vlog for further journey until Salalah.

Salalah is the capital city of southern Oman's Dhofar province. It's known for its banana plantations, Arabian Sea beaches and waters teeming with sea life. The Khareef, an annual monsoon, transforms the desert terrain into a lush, green landscape and creates seasonal waterfalls. The Frankincense Land Museum, part of the Al Balid Archaeological Site, recounts the city’s maritime history and role in the spice trade.

Started 4PM from Sharjah and reached Haima around 03 AM Midnight.

Few points to ponder for those who intended to drive.
1. Keep in mind that you need to travel 1,300 kilometers from Sharjah/Dubai to reach Salalah. Hence even though a SUV/4X4 is not a must, we recommend a SUV/4X4 considering your comfort to travel a long 13 hours continuous journey.
2. Start your journey from Sharjah/Dubai early in the morning [3 AM-4 AM] so that you can reach Salalah before night
3. No need to worry on fuel stations, you have fuel station almost every 150 to 200 KMs, except from Ibri [Take right from the R/A] till you reach T Junction in route 31 – Main Highway Muscat to Salalah (Approx 120 Kms).

Documents required traveling to Salalah -Oman from UAE by road
• You and your dependent’s / co-passenger’s passports
• Your driving license + registration card (Mulkiya)
• Car insurance document. You can purchase car insurance at the border, if your car doesn’t have Oman insurance coverage.

Visa requirements:
• If you are a UAE residence visa holder, you will get visa on arrival at the Oman border provided you have below mentioned mandatory documents.
• Valid residence visa of UAE. Please refer Royal Oman Police website.
• Valid passport (Not less that six months). For Companions / Drivers / Maids Labor card and valid passport ( not less than 3 months )
• Insurance document for your car in Oman – (You can buy Oman insurance coverage from UAE-OMAN border check post, If your vehicle insurance doesn’t have Oman coverage )
• Grab some snacks as it will be a long journey.

Duration of drive from Dubai to Salalah:
15 to 16 hours travel time if you go by a speed of 110 to 120 KM per hour with 2 stopovers lasting 1/2 an hour.

Currency in Salalah:
The local currency is Omani Riyal. However almost all the places UAE Dirhams are accepted.