Enjoying the rain
Even with the dust of the Omani desert still in the eyes, the fresh green of the southern province of Dhofar stands out. Unlike the rest of the country, Dhofar has a subtropical climate. The annual Khareef, monsoon rains, transform the arid hills into a tropical paradise every summer. Omanis from the arid North head to this region to enjoy the rain. But also for visitors who are less impressed by a rainstorm, Dhofar should not skip. Waterfalls, coconut trees and mist-shrouded banana plantations give the landscape a fairytale appearance. And in the Dhofar Mountains, the rare Arabian leopard is hiding.
In Salalah, the largest city in the south, the arrival of the monsoon is celebrated with the annual Khareef Festival, full of music, culture and sporting events.
