28-06-2025
Private operator to launch international bus service to Salalah
Muscat: The private scheduled bus operator, Al Khanjary, will operate services from Riyadh and Dubai to Salalah during Khareef from July 5.
Tickers wil cost 350AED for return the way ticket will cost 200 AED Dubai trip and SR600 for return Riyadh trip for the way SR300
Dubai services will be operated on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday in the first week and a daily service from the following week.
The service is expected to get a positive response as an alternative to flight travel and encourage motorists to avoid long drives on the stretch that have been prone to accidents, according to Rashid Al Khanjry, owner of Al Khanjry Transport.
It may be noted that around 70 percent of travellers to the Dhofar Governorate use road over air travel in Khareef.