Sports and leisure activities Dhofar Area

With 4 diving centers in Oman, Extra Divers is the most represented company in the sultanate. In Dhofar, the club is located in Mirbat, in the heart of the Wyndham Garden Hotel, from where the boats depart. More than 25 scuba diving sites can be explored in the surrounding area (nitrox on request), and the club also offers snorkeling and swimming with dolphins. Courses follow the SSI curriculum, from beginner to assistant instructor, and can be taken in German, English, Italian and Arabic, from age 8 upwards.

The first of its kind in Oman, this water park, nice but relatively modest compared to what can be found elsewhere in the world, covers an area of 65,000 m². It includes the inevitable wave pool, a large playful paddling pool for the youngest and a whole range of water slides of varying speed and tortuosity. Kiosks can be rented for the day or for a few hours so that you and your belongings can rest while the children have fun. There is also an outdoor playground, fast food and a shop.

This nautical leisure center, run by Dhofari Youssef, offers a wide range of marine activities, including fishing trips to track barracuda, dorado or wahoo, 2.5-hour humpback dolphin watching trips, dhow cruises with lunch on board, and more. For whale watching, day trips are required to go further out to sea. The center also acts as a nautical hut for marina residents and vacationers - activities and equipment rental (wake, kayak, towed buoy, etc.). Another branch at the Al Baleed Resort.

As well as cultural and cultural destination, Salalah has beautiful beaches where it is possible to enjoy water sports of all kinds. Two companies (Extra Diverse and Sub Aqua Dive Center), based on the two luxury hotels in the sector, are responsible for organizing and/or providing courses for: windsurfing, scuba diving… They also offer cruises at sea to appreciate the beauty of the coast and try to see dolphins (regular in the area). Sub Aqua Dive Center also organizes wholesale fishing parts. Refer to "Scuba diving" section below.

Also a golf at the Crowne Plaza Resort.