TRIP TO SALALAH

Hi Guys,

My Friends and I intend to drive down to Salalah for the Khareef Festival during the last week of July, between 31/07/2008 to 03/08/2008

If anyone has plans to visit the area / festival during the said period then please do let me know so we can arrange it and travel as a convoy.

Just letting you all know that during the Khareef Festival season, getting Hotel accommodation is very very difficult, in fact impossible; but early hotel bookings and early payments can avoid disappointment and results in savings for you from peak rents!!! Below are some recommendations:

· Haffa House – . Tel: 0096823295444

· Dohfar Hotel – 3*.

· Hamilton Plaza-4*

· Hilton -5*

Alternatively, some people like to take a villa and stay; but you would need to have some contacts. If you can manage then please go ahead.

Tentative itinerary:

• ETD: 03:00 Hrs (early morning) – recommended.
• 1 day – allocated for onward journey.
• 2 days for site seeing.
• 1 day – allocated for return journey.

The route is pretty simple. Dxb-Al Ain – Mezyad Border – Ibri –take new bypass to avoid Adam – some small towns – Hayma – Thumyrait – Salalah. Route no:31
The approximate distance is 1200-1250kms from Dubai.

Reaching the destination, safely, by approximately 6 – 7 pm in the evening will be possible with a prior good night’s sleep which will result in good awareness while driving, with an average speed between 120-140 km / hr and averagely 10-15 min stops at every petrol station during the way. Please make sure that all vehicles used should be in its best condition and the driver should be on full alert.

So guys, if you have any plans to join us then please do let me know; upon reaching Salalah you can have your own agenda planned!

The above dates are confirmed so accordingly you can plan your annual vacation schedule.