While much of the Gulf simmers in 45°C heat, Oman offers a refreshing alternative. In Jabal Akhdar, perched 2,000 meters above sea level, the air is crisp enough for outdoor dining and evening stargazing. Days are sunny yet mild, with temperatures hovering around 25°C, ideal for lounging by infinity pools without breaking a sweat.
Further south in Salalah, August marks the peak of Khareef season, a weather phenomenon that turns the desert into a tropical dreamscape. Think mist-shrouded mountains, waterfalls cascading down rocky cliffs,…


