Al Haffa Souq
سوق الحافة
A traditional market by the sea in Salalah's old town, selling frankincense, incense burners, perfume and traditional Dhofari clothing.
Al Haffa Souq (also called Husn Market) is in the Al Haffa district by the sea in Salalah, next to the Sultan's Al Husn Palace. Rows of small shops sell frankincense of different grades, myrrh, clay incense burners, Arabian perfumes, silver jewelry and traditional Dhofari clothing. You can test-burn frankincense to compare the scents. Along the seafront promenade outside the market, coconut palms line the road, and roadside stalls sell fresh coconuts and bananas. A stroll along the beach at sunset is very pleasant. Haggling is expected when buying frankincense. The exterior of Al Husn Palace can be photographed, but it is not open to the public.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–13:00 and 16:00–22:00; mornings on Fri usually closed
Nearby sights
- Tomb of Nabi Imran
- Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Salalah
- Al Baleed Archaeological Park & Museum of the Frankincense Land
- Job's Tomb (Nabi Ayoub)
- Ayn Hamran
- Ayn Razat
- Ayn Athum
- Taqah Castle