Musandam Tour for UAE Residents

Come & Discover the gems of Musandam. Musandam has two primary locations for Tourists to enjoy: Dibba and Khasab.

Dibba is one the most wonderful place located along the shoreline of Oman. Musandam Dibba is a highly sought vacation spot because of its spectacular area and majestic mountains. The loveliness of the place is indeed amazing and a journey to this haven is truly worthwhile.

Khasab is the local capital of the Musandam peninsula and has frequently been dubbed the “Norway of Arabia” because of its extensive fjord-like craggy inlets and desolate mountainscapes.

Take an exciting day trip of discovery in isolated and largely untouched Musandam. The full-day excursion begins with a drive to the Oman, where you’ll board a wooden dhow or speedboat and sail in comfort through the beautiful fjords of Musandam.

Things to do in Musandam One Day Tour

Available Musandam Packages for UAE Residents

Important Note 1: Only for UAE Residence Visa holders.
Important Note 2: National Day Weekend Booking closes at 1 PM on 29th Dec, 2016
Support: If you need any help, please call our support desk.

Musandam Photo Gallery

Tips

• Guests are advised to bring their own swimwear, towels and clothes to change.
• Keep themselves hydrated during the trip.
• Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses are recommended for those who wear eyeglasses.
• Hats or some protection for the head are advisable when in direct sunlight.
• Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings.

Dress Code

• Swimwear should be confined to the beach and hotel pools.
• Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops, and villages.

About Musandam

Musandam Dibba – Oman

The Musandam Governorate is a mountainous Omani peninsula projecting into the Strait of Hormuz, separated from the rest of the country by the United Arab Emirates. Its jagged coastline features fjordlike inlets called khors, and its waters are home to dolphins and other marine life. Dhow cruises are a popular activity.

The population of about 30,000 people in Musandam is concentrated in

• Khasab in the regional capital city in the north and
• Dibba a small port town on the east coast.

Network Coverage:

Omantel operates a good mobile phone network in Musandam. With an UAE SIM card roaming is significantly cheaper than with other international cards. Internet cafes are limited as almost everyone uses mobile Internet.

Photography Restrictions:

Don’t photograph public buildings or military installations. Musandam is on the front line to the Strait of Hormuz and Iran. Omani army forces regularly train in the area and all cameras, smartphones, etc. will be confiscated if seen to try to take photos of sensitive structures. For religious reasons, many people – especially women and elderly people – don’t like photos taken of them. Always ask explicit permission to photograph before you raise your camera. Iranians in the Khasab harbour don’t like direct face shoots as they are smuggling into Iran which involves risks to their lives.

Other attractions in Musandam:

Barren mountains that rise up to 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) above sea level jut out like fingers into the sea, creating countless fjord-like inlets and yield spectacular views.

• Village of Tawi Rock Paintings (Wadi Quida)- The new road allows access to Tawi where you can visit some prehistoric drawings and rock engravings of boats, animals and warriors.

• Bukha Fort-Khasab Coastal Rd, Bukha. Sa-Th 09:00-16:00, F 09:00-11:00. Built in the 17th century and restored in 1990, its rounded pear-shaped watchtower is particularly notable.

• Mountains- Starting from the principal town of Khasab, a graded road straddles a ridge, high above valleys on either side. Mt. Harim is the highest point in Musandam. It’s used for military purposes, so the road doesn’t go over the top, but veers off about 0.4 km from the summit.

• Coastline- Out on the water is where to get a closer look at the fjords of Musandam. There are huge chunks of rocks towering over the serene waters and little villages that are only accessible by boat. One of the striking geological features of these mountains is all the twisting and turning they’ve gone through over the years. It is possible to see many of these on boat trips arranged through agencies in Dubai or Khasab. Dhow cruises take you either out to the Hormuz Strait or to the biggest fjord, Khawr Shamm.