Hotels in Mirbat

About Mirbat

Mirbat is a coastal town in southern Oman, sitting on the Arabian Sea in the Dhofar Governorate near the border with Yemen. It lies east of Salalah, the regional capital, along a stretch of coastline known for its fishing heritage and historical maritime trade. The town occupies a flat coastal plain backed by rocky hills and the escarpment of the Dhofar mountains, which catch the summer monsoon winds and create a uniquely green season in an otherwise arid region. Travellers staying in Mirbat would be near the old merchant quarter with its restored traditional houses and the harbour where fishermen still land their catch. The town is close to several beaches and the headland where a historic fort overlooks the sea. Nearby, the ruins of Sumhuram, an ancient port city associated with the frankincense trade, sit at the mouth of the Khor Rori inlet, now an archaeological park. The surrounding area offers opportunities to see coconut palms and banana plantations that thrive in the monsoon climate.