An Adventurous Salalah Itinerary: Exploring Oman’s Dramatic Southern Coast
Scribbled by Claire ◊ 16 Mar 2025
Below is an adventurous Salalah itinerary, one that takes you through southern Oman’s mountains and along the exquisite coastline, from the country’s second city to the Yemeni border, plus all the information you need to plan a visit.
Salalah, Oman’s second city, isolated on the far-south coast near the Yemeni border, feels a world away from, well, anywhere. It could be an independent nation, surrounded by the utterly inhospitable Rub al Khali desert, the vast oil plains of central Oman and thousands of kilometres of entirely empty, breathtaking coastline. If you choose to travel via the desolate, 1000-plus-kilometre trail from Muscat, Salalah’s impact is especially significant.
Despite this description, Salalah, the foremost city in the governorate of Dhofar, has plenty of things for any visiting tourist’s itinerary – its diversity is astounding. The city itself, unlike much of Oman, is covered in fruit trees rather than date palms. During the Khareef summer season, the surroundings are a deep, fertile jungle green, with waterfalls spilling over melting travertine cliffs.
In the winter, Salalah is perfect for camping and outdoor adventures, with clear skies and some of the best beaches on the planet. The Dhofar Mountain landscapes are as spectacular as the Hajar range in the north, with craggy, precipitous ridges jutting up against the remarkable turquoise of the Arabian Sea. For the most intrepid, the deep, almost glowing, burnt orange of the Rub al Khali desert sports some of the largest sand dunes on the planet.
Although Salalah often comes up second fiddle to Muscat, receiving significantly less visitors than its capital to the north, this does not do justice to the city’s beauty. Having spent many weeks in the region over three trips, this is our exhaustive, enthusiastic list for your Salalah itinerary.
IN THIS GUIDE //
A Salalah Itinerary, Oman
WHY VISIT SALALAH?
ABOUT THIS SALALAH ITINERARY
WHERE TO STAY IN SALALAH
BEST TIME TO VISIT SALALAH
MAP: PLACES TO VISIT IN SALALAH
A SALALAH ITINERARY
– PLACES TO VISIT AROUND SALALAH CITY
– BEACHES AROUND SALALAH
SALALAH ITINERARY – ROAD TO YEMEN
SALALAH ITINERARY – THE EASTERN ROUTE
GETTING TO SALALAH
– DRIVING FROM MUSCAT TO SALALAH
– THE SCENIC ROUTE
– MUSCAT TO SALALAH BY BUS
– MUSCAT SALALAH FLIGHTS
– DUBAI TO SALALAH
FINAL THOUGHTS – PLACES TO VISIT IN SALALAH
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Why Visit Salalah?
Salalah is simply a little different to the rest of Oman. Even if you’re well-acquainted with the northern part of the country, it is worth revisiting to experience the uniqueness of its southern coast. Here are some reasons:
⬩ Yemeni influence | it feels like entering an entirely new nation (it’s still wonderfully Omani though!). A resident we met there was explaining how, in the south, they even speak a different, pre-Arabic language.
⬩ Khareef season and Salalah Tourism Festival | if you are visiting in the summer months of late June to early September, the monsoon season really puts on a show, with temporary waterfalls flowing ubiquitously and the scenery turning an uncharacteristic green. The tourism festival has a range of events on throughout the summer in the city.
⬩ Exquisite camping locations | we think that some of the best wild camping in the world can be found in the region surrounding Salalah.
⬩ Frankincense trade history | the UNESCO recognised locations in Oman were some of the most important and oldest caravan trade routes in the ancient world.
⬩ Lack of tourists | Salalah has so few international tourists. We’ve never spent time at the best places to visit in Salalah with other tourists, unless they were Omani.
⬩ Diverse landscapes | for outdoor enthusiasts, it’s all about the deserts, beaches, mountains, waterfalls and coastlines, all of which are spectacular.
About this Salalah Itinerary
This Salalah itinerary is designed for travellers with their own vehicle (we suggest renting a four-wheel drive option). We have mentioned if a four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary, plus any fees and distances from central Salalah.
The following itinerary locations, both within the city and surrounding region, don’t have a set order to visit, as such. However, we’ve tried to group spots to the west and east separately, while adding how long we’d choose to spend at each.
There is a main route (Highway 47) to the west of Salalah, which leads towards the Yemen border. This has a number of incredible beaches, camp spots, wadis, mountain views and epic roads to explore. To the east, towards Mirbat and beyond, there are mountains, beaches, towns and wadis. Both routes are worthy of at least one (or two or three) days on your itinerary.
We think that spending a minimum of four days in Salalah is suitable for this itinerary.
WHERE TO STAY IN SALALAH
Salalah has a myriad of accommodation options depending on your budget. There are numerous upscale, luxury resorts along the beaches and coast, budget apartments within the city and affordable business-style hotels in the centre.
For a mid-range business hotel that we have stayed in a few times, we recommend the Salalah Gardens Hotel. It’s in a mall with an attached Carrefour hypermarket and is near a Lulu hypermarket. The hotel is central, has tonnes of free parking, access to shops, the rooms have small kitchenettes and there is an exceptional breakfast.
Another fantastic budget option for this itinerary is to wild camp. There are so many incredible spots with unimaginable views; it’s truly a camper’s dream. To learn more about camping, take a look at our guide to camping in Oman, plus our favourite camp sites across the country.
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Best Time to Visit Salalah
A Salalah itinerary can be enjoyed all year around, although daytimes are always hot, between 28 and 35 degrees throughout the year. The nights in Salalah are more moderate during the winter months and are perfect for camping, with no rain and clear skies.
Khareef (monsoon) season | this runs through the summer months of June to September. In other countries, many would avoid the monsoon season, but it’s actually the most popular time to visit Salalah. The verdant landscapes and incredible waterfalls are only present during this time. Temperatures drop significantly during July and August too, making outdoor pursuits tolerable!
Winter | personally, we love visiting Salalah during the winter months of December to February for its clear blue skies, lack of rain and warm temperatures. This season is also perfect for camping, diving, and dolphin and whale spotting from the coast.
After March, until around the Khareef season in June, the day and night-time temperatures rise to the low-thirties and upper-twenties respectively.
Places on this Salalah Itinerary – Map
Below is a savable Google Map of everything around Salalah mentioned throughout this itinerary.
Yellow markers are beaches.
Blue are wadis and waterfalls.
Other items are orange.
Places within Salalah are purple.
To save this map, click the star icon next to the title.
A Salalah Itinerary
Places to Visit Around Salalah City
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The city of Salalah is where most people will base themselves for their itinerary in southern Oman. It has all the normal mod-cons such as malls, cinemas, hotels, supermarkets, plus an international airport. The city also boasts the biggest seaport on the Arab peninsula, so expect to see some industry! To counter this, it has manicured, palm lined boulevards, beautifully crafted roundabouts and is, frankly, just an incredibly attractive city!
There are also a few things to see that are not either east, nor west, of the city. We’ve listed these in this section, too.
Beaches within the city
Salalah is home to some exceptional beaches that were always empty when we visited (despite being in the centre of a city!). They are low-key, lined with coconut palms and what felt like endless space to park and drive on the sand. Further east, Dhareez Beach is lined with small restaurants and shady cabanas, ideal for families (and great for bird watching!).
Sultan Qaboos Mosque
Named for the former leader of Oman, Sultan Qaboos, who was originally from Salalah, this central Salalah mosque is exquisite and allows visitors between 08:00 and 11:00 each day but Friday.
Al Balid Archaeological Site (or Al Baleed)
Al Balid, part of the UNESCO designated ‘Land of Frankincense’ site, is an easy-to-access archaeological site containing the remnants of an ancient city that prospered after the decline of Kohr Rori. As with its predecessor, Al Balid was known for the proliferation of Frankincense. There are even informative signs in English, a rarity in Oman!
Also on-site is the ‘Museum of the Land of Frankincense’ which is worth spending some time at to learn more about why this site is significant, although mostly it seems to be about the maritime history of this region of Oman. The entry fee is 2 OMR per car and the site is closed on Fridays and Sundays. There is also a nearby beach too.
Buy Some Fruit
It’s a weird one, but everyone visits the fruit markets along As Sultan Qaboos Street, the main road running parallel to the beach. Driving along here, you’ll see a tonne of thatched little stalls with many bananas hanging from them.
We bought a load of fruit and also got to try some raw tamarind, which was a first for us!
Wadi Ayun (Ain Ayuoon)
This is a less well-known, all-season wadi in Oman that will almost certainly have you exploring some pools completely alone (apart from some oversized dragonflies).
Wadi Ayun is in an easy to access valley (on a gravelly road), less than an hour inland from Salalah, which makes for an amazing half day of exploring. It’s not particularly suited for young kids though as there are quite a few cliff edges and uneven paths.
The 20-minute hike from the carpark is only mildly intrepid, having to find your way to the bottom of a gorge where the beautiful blue pools sit, enclosed by small patches of tall grass (somehow both times we visited we got lost, though). If you perch on the overhangs at the valley top, you can watch birds swoop in and out of openings in the cliffs opposite, while listening to the call to prayer echoing from miles away.
There are no facilities anywhere near the site either, so bring food, water, a hat and sunblock (there is very little shade!).
GPS: 17.248528, 53.887546
Car: 2WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: 56 kilometres
Waterfalls and Springs During the Khareef
The monsoon season brings a lot of rain to Salalah (and strangely, tourists). Normally, excessive rain would be a downer, but in the case of Salalah it’s a huge draw. This is the busiest time of year in the city as most tourists visit to see the ayun (meaning ‘springs’) or waterfalls. The Salalah Tourism Festival, running from mid-July to the end of August, coincides with the Khareef season, holds various events across the city.
Here is a list of a few springs and waterfalls you might consider checking out:
⬩ Ayn Jarziz | a lovely green spot with some waterfalls, very close to Salalah
⬩ Ayn Sahlounout | pretty pool, close to Salalah
⬩ Ayn Razat | some nice pools and caves
⬩ Ayn Athum | very cool waterfalls and an amazing travertine cliff
Car: 2WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: various
BEACHES AROUND SALALAH
There are so many absolutely epic beaches in and around Salalah. If you are looking for some jaw-dropping coastline, the best sandy strips and scenery in the entire of Oman are found in the Dhofar region.
There are different types of beach in Salalah for every kind of traveller. From family friendly ones like Mughsail Beach and Dhareez Beach, to isolated four-wheel drive only beaches like Shaat Hidden Beach and the multiple Fazayah beaches. In Dhalqut, there are white, sandy beaches without a single footprint on them, accompanied by crystal-like turquoise waters, offering views of Yemen’s mountains.
In this post, we’ve briefly mentioned the names of beaches to the east and west of Salalah as part of this itinerary. Have a look at our dedicated post on the most beautiful beaches in Salalah for more detailed information about them.
No matter what kind of beach you are looking for, Salalah has it.
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GOT MORE TIME IN OMAN?
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Salalah Itinerary – Road to Yemen
– 2-3 days –
To the west of Salalah is some of the most scenic landscapes across the entire of the Gulf, in our opinion. It’s striking, dramatic and no matter what time of year, you’ll find something memorable to see and do.
Dhalqut (Dhalkut)
We mentioned Dhalqut above in relation to beaches, and this little town has one of the best beaches in Oman. It’s also pretty much as far as you can drive without passing the border into Yemen!
Dhalqut is a small place, but has a lovely beach, some stunning scenery and even a crashed helicopter on the beach. Half the fun of visiting is the outstanding scenic drive – the journey to Dhalqut is worth it for this alone.
It is also possible to visit Wadi Sayq (just off the road, mentioned below) en-route, plus the beaches mentioned in the beaches section below.
Car: 2WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: 158 kilometres
Eftalquot (or Iftalqoot)
Eftalquot, for some completely unfathomable reason, isn’t a place you’ll see popping up on most travel blogs for Salalah. It’s a large cliffside region just to the west of Salalah’s port area and, if you’re willing to wander down the steep cliffs, presents you with a wide stretch of beach.
There is a massive, rusting, abandoned ship at the bottom of the cliffs, just sitting there in the perfect green-blue ocean. Aside from this, the most fantastic views and zero other visitors, there’s also some seriously fun off-road tracks if you have rented a four-wheel drive vehicle.
We spent one of our favourite days in Salalah here, and it was only supposed to be an hour!
Car: 4WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: 41 kilometres
Wadi Sayq
This small but almost fluorescently bright green wadi is found by the side of the main road, halfway down some steep switchbacks on the way to Dhalqut. It’s not huge, but definitely worth a stop on your drive, and the colours and setting are magnificent.
If you’re willing to get your feet wet, the short hike into the canyon beyond the pools is pretty, providing a nice break in the long journey from Salalah.
Car: 2WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: 132 kilometres
Beaches to the west of Salalah
The best beaches are to the west! Here are a list of ones to consider for your itinerary (in distance order from Salalah):
Eftalquot Beach | 40 kilometres | 4WD recommended but not strictly necessary
Mugsail Beach | 49 kilometres | 2WD
Afoul Beach | 51 kilometres | 4WD
Fazayah Beaches | 70 kilometres | 4WD recommended but not strictly necessary
Shaat Hidden Beach | 72 kilometres | 4WD
Rakhyut Beach | 110 kilometres | 2WD
Dhalqut Beach | 154 kilometres | 2WD
For more information on our favourite beaches, check out our post on the best beaches in Salalah.
Car: 2WD & 4WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: various
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Salalah Itinerary – The Eastern Route
– 2-3 days –
To the east of Salalah is a wild adventure. There are a few more populated towns, but for the most part, it’s as empty as the west.
Below are our favourite spots, essential additions for any Salalah itinerary.
Wadi Darbat
This is possibly the best wadi in Oman, despite having relatively few visitors when compared with places like Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khalid in northern Oman.
Wadi Darbat, around a half-hour drive east of Salalah, is easy to access by paved roads and even has facilities like cafes and bathrooms (an extreme rarity in Oman!). The outrageously blue-green waters and immense waterfalls will astound you, even during the dry season (this wadi runs year-round).
We’ve written a detailed up-to-date guide for Wadi Darbat, so if you’re interested in visiting, check it out.
Car: 2WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: 46 kilometres
Khor Rori And The Frankincense Trail
An estuary at the mouth of Wadi Darbat, Khor Rori is an attractive stretch of water (‘Kohr’ means ‘fresh-water outlet’), bound by a sand bar during low tide and home to the ruins of the historic fortified trading city of Sumhuram.
Founded around the 4th century BCE, Sumhuram has historical trading connections to Yemen, India and even as far as the Mediterranean. It is regarded as one of the most important trading posts in ancient Arabia as a result. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 (as part of the ‘Land of Frankincense’), it’s worth visiting just for the views alone (even if you’re not into the Frankincense Trail history).
This is a fascinating stop, perfect for a day trip twinned with a visit to Wadi Darbat. They are connected geographically and located off the same highway junction.
Car: 2WD
Cost: entry to Khor Rori/Sumhuram – per vehicle 2 OMR
Distance from Salalah: 41 kilometres
Mirbat
Once the capital of southern Oman, the ancient city of Mirbat is just under an hour east of Salalah, past Wadi Darbat. Historically, it was well-known for Arabian horses and the frankincense trade.
As a traditional southern Omani town, it’s worth checking out the harbour, with its traditional dhow boats and Yemeni-style merchant housing. Mirbat, as with everywhere along the Dhofar coastline, is also home to some empty white sandy beaches. Mirbat Castle, the site of a well-known battle in 1972, is also worth a visit now that renovations have been completed.
Our favourite thing to do near Mirbat is off-roading to the east of the city, towards the tiny town of Sadah. The entire area has superb coastal views, exquisite mountains, birdwatching and even camping. It’s a nature-lover’s playground.
Car: 2WD (4WD for off-roading)
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: 70 kilometres
Around Hasik
East of Sadah, and a lengthy two-hour drive east of Salalah, is the tiny town of Hasik. This unassuming little town is surrounded by some of the most unbelievable scenery. It is backed by dramatic peaks and fronted by wide stretches of sand, punctuated with small fishing boats. We would recommend camping as it is a bit of a drive to get here and back in a day from Salalah. However, if you can’t camp, we’d still recommend a visit – the drive may be long, but the scenery is utterly epic! There is also the option to stay in Mirbat, which cuts the driving time in half.
A few places we recommend visiting in the area include:
⬩ Wadi Al Nakheel 17.599463, 55.253040
⬩ Canyon View Point 17.730869, 55.312311
⬩ Dolphin and whale watching (in the dry season) – common between Hadbeen and Hasik
⬩ Prophet Saleh’s Tomb (PBUH) 17.312315, 55.257969
⬩ Natif Waterfall (during the rainy season)
⬩ Waterfall at Ash Shuwaymiyyah 17.935166, 55.526805
Car: 2WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: 187 kilometres
Taqah
The biggest highlight of a trip to the pretty little coastal town of Taqah, a little east of Salalah, is Taqah Castle. This 19th century fortification turned museum shows off tools, weapons and more from ancient Oman. It’s compact, with beautiful architecture and stretching views from the top of the steep steps up. The castle was closed the last time we visited, so check ahead.
It’s also worth popping up on the cliffs to the east of the town (‘Taqah View Point’, 17.031892, 54.409972) for some exceptional views of the even more exceptional beach. If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, continue further along the coast to the east and check out ‘Taqah Hidden Beach’ and alternative views of the Kohr Rori sand bar (17.031234, 54.434247).
Car: 2WD
Cost: free
Distance from Salalah: 34 kilometres
Gravity Hill
This is a weird, quirky stop, a little off the main highway east of Salalah.
It’s a spot on the road where if you put your car in neutral, it will appear to be rolling up hill against gravity due to the surrounding terrain. You can try it out – just keep an eye out for the sign ‘Location of Gravity’.
It’s weird, but a little bit of weird fun.
GPS: 17.041226, 54.612730
Car: 2WD
Cost: 0
Distance from Salalah: 59 kilometres
Bonus – Ubar and the Rub Al Khali Desert
Not really to the west or east, the lost city of Ubar (or Wubar or Shisr), although technically part of the Frankincense Trail UNESCO World Heritage site, is probably not worth driving all the way out to the desert for (it’s far!). This city was a major stopping point on the caravan trade routes across Arabia and historically a very significant site, however is not super exciting to visit nowadays. As much as I’m a big fan of solitude and adventure, it’s only partly excavated and there’s not much known about the site.
However, it’s worth heading to Ubar if you also intend to check out the world-class dunes of the Rub al Khali desert, by following the road onwards towards ‘Fasad’. From there, the tracks lead to the desert, but please don’t go without adequate preparation, such as extra fuel, food, water and even potentially a convoy. You’ll need to have experience driving on sand, too. If you want to visit but aren’t comfortable with the risks, consider taking a tour, such as this organised trip.
Car: 2WD/4WD essential for sand dunes
Costs: entry to Ubar: vehicles 2 OMR each
Distance from Salalah: 170 kilometres
How to get to Salalah
Salalah is a small, isolated city with a population of around 450,000. It is situated on the southern Omani coast in the governorate of Dhofar (the largest in Oman), bordering Yemen and Saudi Arabia. This governorate is made from ten wilayats, or provinces, including the wilayat of Salalah. To reach this region, the options are to drive, take a bus or fly.
Driving From Muscat To Salalah
The distance from Muscat to Salalah is around 1000 kilometres, when taking route 31, the fastest highway through central Oman. This can be driven in one long day and takes around 9.5 hours. It’s an easy, comfortable drive, mostly frequented by lorries. Often, during certain sections, you’ll have miles and miles of road all to yourself (if you discount the camels!). This is the quickest way to travel from Muscat to Salalah by road.
There are services along this route, including gas stations, bathrooms and shops. The journey can be begun from the beautiful ancient city of Nizwa too, which cuts off an hour or so of the total travel time.
Oman is not a particularly public transport-friendly country so we’d suggest renting your own vehicle, plus Oman is very safe and easy to drive in. Check out our guide to driving in Oman for more information.
The Scenic Route
It is also possible to drive the Muscat to Salalah coastal ‘scenic’ route. This will take, at minimum, several days but is well-worth the detours if you have the available time.
The route can include as many of the following as you’d want: the coastline before and after Sur, Ras al Jinz, Masirah Island, Duqm, Ras Madrakah, Miji, Ash Shuwaymiyyah, Hasik, Sadah and Mirbat. Including all these stops is time consuming, but for the ultimate Oman adventure, we’d absolutely recommend it!
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Muscat to Salalah by Bus
To travel by road from Muscat to Salalah, another option is the public bus. It is then simple to rent a vehicle in Salalah directly if you don’t want to drive the 1000-kilometre journey yourself!
Buses run from Muscat to Salalah using the Mwasalat service. These are decent quality intercity services, run by the Omani authorities. Since August 2023, the intercity route 100 operates between Muscat and Salalah two times a day at 07:00, 18:00. A single ticket costs 8 OMR (about £16.50) and a return ticket is 13 OMR (about £27). Tickets are reservable online via the website (when the website works) and the timetable can be found on the Mwasalat website. The journey takes around 13 hours.
Flights from Muscat to Salalah
Direct flights from Muscat to Salalah operate multiple times daily with SalamAir and Oman Air. These cost from around 30 OMR (about £60) each way and take around 1.5 hours.
We use Skyscanner to research and book all of our flights.
Dubai to Salalah
There are no direct buses from Dubai to Salalah, Oman. Two buses are needed to travel the Dubai to Salalah route by public transport. First, take the Al Khanjry bus from Dubai to Muscat, then the Mwasalat service from Muscat to Salalah. This could potentially mean an overnight stop in Muscat.
It is also possible to fly directly from Dubai to Salalah with Flydubai or Emirates. Emirates often costs double the price of Flydubai.
If you are looking for the cheapest flights possible from Dubai to Salalah, consider flying from Abu Dhabi instead. Wizz Air fly directly from Abu Dhabi to Salalah, often for as little as 100 AED or 11 OMR one way (about £21).
Check all the routes mentioned in this section on Skyscanner – it’s the cheapest place to book flights and the only site we personally use and vouch for.
Final Thoughts – Places to Visit in Salalah
Salalah is often missed off an Oman itinerary due to its distance from Muscat. However, we love the city of Salalah and have returned on each and every visit to Oman. It’s an absolute banger and rarely gets visitors from outside the Gulf states, which is a shame.
We feel that you could easily spend a week or more on a Salalah itinerary and exploring the surrounding Dhofar region. If you get the opportunity, definitely consider it for your next trip!
Whether you are visiting for waterfalls and lush greenery, soaring cliffs, pristine sandy beaches, off-road adventures, ancient history or otherworldly sand dunes, Salalah and Dhofar will not disappoint.
We hope this is helpful, have an amazing trip!
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Thank you, Claire + Nick
Hey thank you for the nice summaries. It really helps with our planning. Do you guys also know about snorkeling spots in Dhofar? Thank you!
Hi, thanks for your message! We’ve never been snorkelling in Dhofar but know it’s best around Mirbat, to the east of Salalah. There are a few hotels in that region who you could message that might know more specific details. We also met up with a whole bunch of divers who were (scuba) diving off Shaat Hidden Beach west of Salalah too, but I don’t know how decent it would be for snorkelling. If you find somewhere particularly good, let us know – I’d love to snorkel there on our next visit! Hope you have a great trip 🙂
Hello, we are thinking of coming for 8-9 days to salalah in october 2024. We’ve already done Oman (Muscat and around) and we loved it ! We did a lot of off road and camping … I am wondering if it’s really worth renting a 4×4 for salalah or 2WD is enough for seeing already nice place ? what would you recommend ? or share half of the week with 2WD and rest with 4×4 as the distance seems not so long …
Hello, just came back from Salalah 3 wks ago, rented a 2WD and completely regretted it. Salallah has too many off road off shoots so recommend 4WD