The Khareef Dhofar 2025 season in the Sultanate of Oman recorded 827,115 visitors from its launch on June 21 until August 15 of this month, an increase of 2.1% compared with the same period last year, when the number of visitors reached 810,085, according to preliminary estimates issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information.
The data showed that Omanis made up the largest share of visitors at 71.5%, totaling 591,577 visitors, while the number of arrivals from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries reached 143,431, and 92,107 visitors came from other nationalities, according to the Oman News Agency.
In terms of mode of arrival, Dhofar Governorate received 639,962 visitors through land ports, while 187,153 visitors arrived on flights, recording an increase of 15.5% compared with last year.
The report indicated that 46.5% of all visitors arrived during the period from August 1 to 15, reflecting the peak of demand for the governorate during the first half of the month.
The Khareef Dhofar season is one of the most prominent tourism events in the Sultanate of Oman, attracting tourists thanks to its moderate weather and stunning nature, and runs from late June until September every year.
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