Deal alert: Soak up the mist and mountains of Oman at Hawana Salalah Hotels
Khareef season is arriving in Salalah, meaning the Omani south will soon transform into a mist-covered paradise – and the best part? It's right here in the Middle East.
Whether you're a first-timer or a returning fan, this season reveals a whole new side to Salalah.
And with Hawana Salalah Hotels, planning your trip just got a whole lot easier.
Book your Khareef stay by Monday June 30 and you'll get up to 35 percent off your accommodation, for stay during the Khareef season, when the clouds roll in and the desert goes green.
But the savings don't stop with the room rate. Guests also get 30 percent off food and drinks during their stay, complimentary access to Hawana Aqua Park (always handy if you've got little ones in tow) and the chance to join specially curated cultural and nature-based activities that offer more than your average photo stop.
It's the kind of escape where you wake up to the sound of birds instead of traffic, where mornings are cool enough for mountain walks and afternoons are spent exploring waterfalls, coastal drives and ancient ruins like the port of Sumhuram.
The hotels are designed for comfort. Expect peaceful rooms, that thoughtful Omani welcome and easy access to natural gems like Wadi Dharbat and Mughsail Beach.
'Salalah during Khareef is like nowhere else in the region,' says Eihab Attia, Head of Marketing at Hawana Salalah. 'It's a place to slow down, reconnect, and experience nature in its purest form — and we want our GCC neighbours to feel at home while doing it.'
If you've been craving a greenery-filled getaway, you need to book your stay asap.
Book now: hawanasalalah.com/stay, +968 2327 5748
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