Job's Tomb (Nabi Ayoub)
ضريح النبي أيوب
The tomb of the Prophet Job on a mountaintop northwest of Salalah. Revered by both Islam and Christianity, with views over the Salalah plain.
The Tomb of Job lies on Mount Itain, about 30 km northwest of Salalah at an elevation of roughly 900 metres. According to tradition, it is the resting place of the Prophet Job (Ayoub), who appears in both the Bible and the Quran. A mosque stands beside the tomb, and it preserves a rock said to bear Job's footprint. The mountain road passes through highland pastures that turn green during the khareef season. On clear days, you can see far across the Salalah plain and the coastline. Entry is free. Dress modestly, and remove your shoes before entering the tomb. Fog and slippery roads during the monsoon season call for careful driving.
Opening hours
All day (avoid visiting during prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Salalah
- Tomb of Nabi Imran
- Al Haffa Souq
- Al Baleed Archaeological Park & Museum of the Frankincense Land
- Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park
- Ayn Razat
- Ayn Hamran
- Mughsail Beach & Marneef Cave Blowholes