Salalah is internationally famous for its breathtaking Khareef monsoon season, a unique meteorological phenomenon that turns the desert mountains of southern Oman into lush green oases blanketed in mist and waterfalls during the summer months. Furthermore, the city is globally celebrated for its rich heritage as the historic capital of the frankincense trade, producing some of the highest-quality aromatic frankincense resin in the world from ancient Boswellia trees. It is also well-known for its pristine white-sand beaches, coconut plantations, and vibrant banana groves.