Salalah, OM
Part of the Salalah market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
OMR7.2k
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
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
OMR14
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Salalah market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +OMR 1,842 | — | — |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (17.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (12.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.8 nights)
1 bedroom (8.0 nights)
Studio (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (OMR 53)
1 bedroom (OMR 40)
3 bedrooms (OMR 26)
Studio (OMR 18)
4+ bedrooms (OMR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (64%)
Professionally managed (36%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Salalah market averaged 308 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 20% from a year earlier and up 278% over two years.
An average Salalah listing earns OMR5K/year. High-performing listings earn OMR16K, while low-performing listings earn OMR2K.
Average occupancy in Salalah is 14%, producing RevPAR of OMR11 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Salalah, at OMR7K.
Rules vary across Salalah. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Salalah, Taqah, or Mirbat in Oman. These cities don't have widely documented STR regulatory frameworks in English-language sources, and enforcement information is particularly scarce. To provide accurate information about permits, licensing, owner-occupancy rules, and actual enforcement levels in these Omani cities, you would need to consult local municipal authorities or Omani tourism/housing ministries directly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Salalah Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 20% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, 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 Washing Machine (100%), Kitchen (100%), Air Conditioning (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+14%).
Average daily rate in Salalah is OMR88, up 35% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in April.
Guests in Salalah book an average of 22 days in advance, down 4% 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 Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday.