Oman Unveils Khareef Dhofar 2026 Season with 125 Events as Middle East Tourism Surges
The 2026 Khareef Dhofar season is set to transform Salalah and the wider Dhofar Governorate into a global hub of travel, culture, and entertainment, as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iraq join Oman in a surge of international participation. With 125 carefully curated events spanning heritage showcases, cultural performances, sports competitions, and modern entertainment, the season aims to attract visitors from across the Middle East and beyond, highlighting Dhofar’s unique monsoon landscapes, historical richness, and vibrant tourism infrastructure. This ambitious programme underscores Oman’s commitment to establishing the region as a world-class destination for experiential travel and immersive cultural tourism.
Oman’s Dhofar region is preparing for one of its most ambitious seasonal tourism programmes yet, as Dhofar Municipality unveils the 2026 Khareef Dhofar season, running from 21 June to 21 September 2026, with a large-scale calendar of 125 cultural, artistic, sporting, and entertainment events spread across multiple wilayats and tourism destinations in Dhofar Governorate.
