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Family Book Shop

Has books in English and Arabic, and a good selection of maps.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Salalah, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Burj an-Nadha
Burj al-Nadha, Clocktower
The clocktower may not be a sky-scraper but it is indeed the icon of Salalah, featured in the coat of arms of Dhofar Governate. The tower looks stunning during nights due to the colorful light display.
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Tomb of Nabi Umran
Tomb of Nabi Imran
Umran (Imran) was a local Arab prophet, believed by some to have been the father of the Virgin Mary, and believed by others to have been the father of Moses. The sarcophagus is 33 m long. Visitors should remove their shoes before entering, and women should cover their heads with a scarf.
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Lulu Hypermarket
A branch of the UAE chain. Good for picnic supplies or camping gear.
Sat-Thu 9AM-11PM; Fri 9AM-11PM, 4:30PM-11PM
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Footprint of Prophet Saleh's Camel
A shrine housing the footprint of an enormous camel in the bedrock. According to the Quran, the camel was said to have appeared from nearby mountains as a miracle, yet was killed three days later by unbelievers who refused to recognize the Prophet Saleh. In punishment a severe earthquake was said to have destroyed the entire city and its inhabitants. As in other religious sites, visitors are requested to remove their shoes and women should cover their hair.
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