Job's Tomb (Nabi Ayyub) — Religious site in Dhofar, Oman

⏱️30–45 minsDuration

🎟️FreeEntry fee

🕐Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMOpening

🚗Approx. 1,000 km — 1.5 hr flightDistance

⛪Religious siteType

About Job's Tomb (Nabi Ayyub)

The believed tomb of the Prophet Job (Nabi Ayyub), set on a hilltop above Salalah with sweeping panoramic views over the city and the Arabian Sea. One of the most significant religious sites in southern Oman and an important pilgrimage destination.

During Khareef season, the hilltop is surrounded by lush green vegetation — a remarkable contrast to the desert landscape. The tomb site is peaceful and well-maintained with a small mosque adjacent.

✨ Highlights

✓Believed resting place of Prophet Job

✓Sweeping 360° views over Salalah

✓Lush Khareef season setting

✓Small adjacent mosque

✓Important pilgrimage site

📅 Best time to visit

Avoid

Okay

Best

This month

🎒 What to bring

0/7 packed

💧 Water bottleMust

👟 Comfortable shoesMust

🧢 Hat & sunscreenMust

👗 Modest clothingMust

📷 Camera

💵 Entry fee: Free

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📍 Location

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Getting there

Located on the Ittin plateau above Salalah. About 30 minutes by car from central Salalah. Signposted from the main Salalah road.

🚗Approx. 1,000 km — 1.5 hr flight

💡 Tips before you go

→Visit during Khareef for the extraordinary green hilltop setting

→The 360° views over Salalah and the sea are worth the drive

→Dress modestly as this is an active religious site

→Combine with Al Mughsail Beach for a full Salalah day

🏛️ Religious🏛️ Heritage🏛️ Viewpoint🏛️ SalalahProphet Job's tombPanoramic Salalah viewsFree entry

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Quick info

Category⛪ Religious site

Duration30–45 mins

Entry feeFree

OpensDaily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

DistanceApprox. 1,000 km — 1.5 hr flight

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Nearby in Dhofar

Al Baleed Archaeological Park

🪨 Archaeological site · 2 hrs

OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 children

🕌 Visitor etiquette

👗Dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered

📷Ask before photographing local people

🕐Arrive 30 mins before closing — staff may rush you

🤫Speak quietly at religious and heritage sites

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