14-06-2025
Events, avenues announced for Dhofar Khareef 2025
Salalah – Dhofar Municipality has announced details of the Dhofar Khareef 2025 season, which will begin on June 21 and continue until September 20, with new events and upgraded facilities aimed at attracting more visitors.
Dr Ahmed bin Mohsen al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, said the season will showcase Dhofar as an integrated tourist and cultural destination. Activities will be spread across five main locations: Ittin Square, Al Saada area, Awqad Park, Ittin Plain and Salalah Public Park. Each site will feature distinct events designed to reflect the region's natural and cultural diversity. The municipality confirmed that the venues have been prepared in cooperation with supporting institutions to ensure high standards and varied content. Dr Ahmed bin Mohsen al Ghassani at a press conference on Saturday
Alongside the main sites, several other venues will host public and cultural activities, including the frankincense market, the 'Al Gharf' event at a Salalah farm, events at Raysut Beach, and artistic murals on Al Nahda Tower using modern visual displays.
Additional events are planned in the wilayats of Taqah, Mirbat and Sadah, as well as at Al Hafa Beach Market and Samharam Village in Salalah.
The season will also feature major sporting events such as the Salalah International Cycling Tour, the Dhofar International Drag Racing Championship, the Salalah Marathon and the Dhofar Khareef Traditional Weapons Competition. 'These aim to attract wider participation and position Dhofar as a destination for quality sports tourism.'
Cultural activities include theatrical performances and seminars at Al Murooj Theatre in Salalah, with contributions from local and international writers and thinkers. Dhofar Municipality also plans to allocate dedicated space during the khareef season for small and medium enterprises, allowing entrepreneurs to present their products and promote local heritage as part of the visitor experience.
