Culture and Landmarks
Dhofar is a tribal community, home to many ancient tribes. The Arab tribes include Al-Hakli (Qara), Al Kathiri, Al-Hashmeis, Al-Yafei, Al-Mashaikhi, Al-Shahri, Al-Mahri, Al-Batahri, and Al-Barami. It also houses many expatriates. Still, Dhofar is not a rural region but, in fact, has a combination of cultures. It is a mixture of traditional Omani heritage and an international way of living. The Salalah city (provincial capital) is more or less developed like Muscat. It has an International Airport, One Bus station, more than three star resorts including Marriot & Crowne Plaza, well-kept streets,Outlets of international retail chains,more than five 3D cinemas under construction,one of the largest seaports in the middle-east, one post office, a University, many hospitals, Colleges & Schools (both English and Arabic medium) are a few amenities to mention. But the main attraction of the region is that the nature is preserved and maintained along with the industries. Dhofar has been praised for its scenic natural beauty from times immemorial. The Dhofar region is rich in meteorites. The Burj-al-Nadha Clock-tower is a popular landmark and is featured in the Dhofar Municipality coat of arms.
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