Salalah, OM
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Annual revenue (actual)
OMR6.7k
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
25%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
OMR56
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
22 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
OMR14
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Salalah market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +OMR 1,584 | — | — |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (10.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (9.8 nights)
1 bedroom (8.5 nights)
Studio (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (OMR 44)
2 bedrooms (OMR 44)
3 bedrooms (OMR 26)
Studio (OMR 18)
4+ bedrooms (OMR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (71%)
Professionally managed (29%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Salalah market averaged 323 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 24% from a year earlier and up 298% over two years.
An average Salalah listing earns OMR4K/year. High-performing listings earn OMR14K, while low-performing listings earn OMR2K.
Average occupancy in Salalah is 14%, producing RevPAR of OMR10 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Salalah, at OMR6K.
Rules vary across Salalah. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Salalah, Taqah, and Mirbat in Oman. Oman's tourism regulations are evolving, and specific municipal rules for these cities aren't well-documented in available sources. Local enforcement practices, permit requirements, and actual compliance levels would require verification with Omani tourism authorities or local municipalities. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Salalah Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 24% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in April and May.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Washing Machine (100%), Kitchen (100%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+18%).
Average daily rate in Salalah is OMR85, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in April.
Guests in Salalah book an average of 22 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 18 days for 4+ bedroom listings to 22 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Thursday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday.
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