Thumrait (also spelled Thumrayt) is in Dhofar.
Understand
Thumrait was historically known as an important stop along the frankincense trading route. In modern times it is the site of Thumrait Air Base, and for travelers is a convenient rest stop.
Get in
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17°36′11″N 54°1′54″E
Map of ThumraitThumrait is located on Highway 31 connecting Salalah with Nizwa, about 90km north of Salalah.
Get around
See
Do
- 1 Camel races. Held twice a year, in November and January.
Buy
- 1 Supermarket.
Eat
- 1 Thumrait Palace Restaurant (Opposite Royal Oman Police Complex.), ☏ 968 23 279121, ✉[email protected]. 11am to 2am. Wide parking area. Arabic, Chinese, Indian and Continental. Tasty food and good service. Separate family cabin. Wi-Fi.
Drink
Sleep
- Thumrayt Hotel (near the petrol station), ☏ 968 23 279371, fax: 968 23 279373. Operated by Indians, with an onsite restaurant. RO 12 /singles, RO 15 /doubles.