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Evening

Golden Hour at the Tomb of Nabi Umran

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the steps of a local shrine, then head to the nearby restaurant for a late dinner.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:24

    Lulu Hypermarket

    Stop at Lulu Hypermarket to buy bottled water and any light snacks. It is right next to the tomb, so you can grab supplies without wandering off.

  2. 17:54

    Tomb of Nabi Umran

    Arrive at the Tomb of Nabi Umran. Remove your shoes before entering. Find a spot on the grounds that faces WSW to catch the final moments of daylight as the sun sets.

  3. 18:39

    Al Jood Restaurant

    Walk to Al Jood Restaurant for dinner. It is open late and provides a calm place to eat after the evening visit.

Local tip

The tomb is free, but tips are gratefully accepted. Women should bring a scarf to cover their heads inside.

Check before you go

  • Lulu Hypermarket is open until 11 PM, so it will be open for your pre-sunset stop.
  • Al Jood Restaurant is open from 10:00 to 02:00 daily, so it will be open for your post-sunset dinner.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Salalah (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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