Two tall minarets and a great central dome rise over the centre of Salalah. Inside, a fine carpet stretches across the prayer hall beneath a crystal chandelier.

The mosque

The Sultan Qaboos Mosque is the main mosque of Salalah, the capital of Oman's southern Dhofar region. It stands in the centre of the city, with two tall minarets and a large central dome. It is described as the second-largest house of worship in Oman, with room for around 3,000 worshippers.

Inside

Its walls are clad in pale stone, and the prayer hall has a fine carpet, carved wooden doors and a crystal chandelier.

Visiting as a non-Muslim

Non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside prayer times. Check the visiting hours before you go, and dress modestly: long sleeves and trousers or a long skirt, with women covering their hair.

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  Minarets Two, rising over the city centre.
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  Prayer hall Carpet, carved doors and a crystal chandelier.
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  Dress Long sleeves and trousers or a long skirt.
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  Al Husn Souq About 2.5 km away.
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  Al Baleed The archaeological park is about 4 km away.

Visiting

Entry is free, within set visiting hours. November to March is the most comfortable season. The mosque fits easily into a day in Salalah with Al Husn Souq and Al Baleed Archaeological Park, and the Tomb of Prophet Ayub is about 15 km away and Ayn Razat about 18.7 km.