Thumrait (also spelled Thumrayt) is in Dhofar.
Understand
[edit]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
[edit]Thumrait is located on Highway 31 connecting Salalah with Nizwa, about 90km north of Salalah.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Do
[edit]- 1 Camel races. Held twice a year, in November and January.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Supermarket.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Thumrait Palace Restaurant (Opposite Royal Oman Police Complex.), ☏ +968 23 279121, thumraitpalace@hotmail.com. 11am to 2am. Wide parking area. Arabic, Chinese, Indian and Continental. Tasty food and good service. Separate family cabin. Wi-Fi.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 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.