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Tours & Tour Guides in Thumrait (Dhofar), Oman
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Curated with Muscat ShapersThe Muscat hub of the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum youth initiative. They helped gather Oman's regions, attractions and trails.Thumrait is a city in Dhofar, Oman.
Overview
Thumrait is a wilayat in Dhofar Governorate, Oman, on the arid plateau north of Salalah. It is best known as the gateway to the Empty Quarter (Rub' al Khali) desert and for the Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park, a component of the Land of Frankincense UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town grew around the RAFO Thumrait air base and sits on an ancient caravan route.
Best for
- Empty Quarter (Rub' al Khali) desert access - Wadi Dawkah frankincense park (UNESCO) - Frankincense heritage - Desert road trips toward Salalah
Best time to visit
November to February (cool, dry desert weather; summer heat is extreme)
Getting there
About 1 to 1.5 hours north of Salalah on the paved Salalah to Nizwa highway.
Local tips
Fuel up and stock water in Thumrait before heading into the desert. Wadi Dawkah is signposted off the highway. Do not photograph the air base.
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Frequently asked questions
November to February (cool, dry desert weather; summer heat is extreme)