Khasab is a port city on northern Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Khasab has located close to the UAE border about 200km from Dubai. From Khasab Harbor, ancient-styled wooden boats named “Dhow”(Arabic word for wooden boats) cruise the Strait of Hormuz, offering rugged coastal views surrounded by rocky mountains and dolphin sightings in the ocean. Let’s go for a Long weekend getaway to Khasab (Oman) from Dubai.
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The Musandam Peninsula has beautiful Fjords or Khors, created by fragmented rocks stretching like a claw into the sea, and huge cliffs standing beside are splendidly reflected in the blue waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
The coast which meets the Strait of Hormuz extends some 600 km. These stunning Fjords have been named “The Norway of Arabia”. Musandam area is divided into four parts –
- Khasab ( we stayed in Khasab)
- Bhuka
- Dibba
- Mudha.
10 Things to do in Khasab Musandam | Weekend trip from Dubai
Dhow cruise Trip to Musandam Fjords-
One full-day tour by Dhow through a traditional Omani decorated dhow where visitors are comfortably seated on the floor on cushions and carpets. Visitors are allowed to find the ancient towns and snorkel the waters of Telegraph Island & Seepi Island, going to Khor Shem, Qanaha & Maqlab along the way. Also, dhow stops at dolphin sighting view in the middle of the sea where dolphins come along with us. Buffet lunch and refreshments are served on board. Snorkeling gear and towels are provided onboard. Timings of Cruise:- 10: A.M. TO 4:00P.M.
Camping in Musandam Beach-
People take camping stuff and do overnight camping on the beach beside the sea and mountains. People take their caravans also.
Overnight staying at Dhow cruise
Camp under the moonlight to enjoy nights in the sea surrounded by cliffs. Dinner and breakfast are provided onboard.
Mountain Safari to top of Fjords –
You will need a 4 X 4 vehicle for this to reach Jebel Harim, which offers a most beautiful view from the top at 2087m above ocean level. Visitors enjoy the stunning views of the Hajar Mountains.
Snorkeling & Swimming in Clear Waters–
Dhow Cruise stops in the middle of the sea for an hour and offers snorkeling and swimming between the sea.
Natural Dolphin Watching
Watch dolphins swimming with you along the Dhow Boat-
Banana Boat ride,
Local Beach Access with seagulls – Local beach of Khasab is suitable for beach lovers and can access water sports.
Kayaking and Fishing–
There are many fishing points in the Khasab area. Also, lots of Kayaks can enjoy kayaking.
Khasab City Tour –
A tiny city on the borders of UAE & Oman with local Arabic Culture and a small fort in Portuguese style.
Trekking –
Explore the Mountains of Musandam. From the top of the mountains have stunning views of the Gulf of Arabia and the Gulf of Oman. On top of the mountains, camping can also be done. Many people lay down their tents and stay here.
Nearest International Airports – Dubai in UAE and Muscat(Oman)
From Dubai it takes around 4 hours to reach here, covering a distance of about 200kms by road.
Read more about visa and other practicalities for Musandam Trip Oman by clicking here.
Between UAE and Oman border, there is a checkpoint border where our visas and passports are checked. Read more about 7 reasons to love Oman. Sometimes it takes a lot of time because of the massive rush on long weekends, so it is better to start early from Dubai so that Queues can be avoided. This place is a favorite of UAE for day trips and long weekend trips. Check visa formalities on Oman official site or go for an online visa before going. Driving after crossing the border to the Khasab city is very scenic. If you are spending a week in Oman, then check this Oman itinerary for a one week trip.
After reaching Khasab, we stayed in the local 4-star hotel, Atana Khasab hotel, offering views of the sea with mountains and a swimming pool. Many rooms face the sea, and many face only mountains. The hotel is located on the rocks facing the sea. It offers professional diving courses also with skilled instructors. Parking is free in the hotel.
Currency – Omani Rial
Food – Arabic and Continental
Atana Khasab hotel arranges cruise services and mountain safaris. These services pick up from a hotel and drop also. Oman is a great place for photography.
Muscat is the capital city of Oman and it is also worth visiting a place. Read about what to do and see in Muscat.
Read about Complete Guide to Oman by clicking this
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Very interesting attractions. This place is looks very calm and quite where you can enjoy with family.
This looks like a great place to visit. I really love the natural scenery, so impressive. I love seeing dolphins. That is once in a lifetime experience.
Beautiful pictures and the trip looks fun too. Oman is indeed a place on my bucket list and now after reading this i am even more excited. also it would be great if you shared your budget for the trip along with the post, just for us prospective tourists.
Peace!
sure will post the budget soon. Keep following! working on budget part
I certainly would not mind sailing around on these open blue seas for a few days, if I did not suffer from sea sickness.
Beautiful Dubai ! That’s the word that I can describe about this place after reading your post . I like the port and cruising them with wooden boat . So artistic and ancient style , love it
I’ve never heard of Khasab, but it looks breathtaking! I would definitely do the dolphin watching and swimming in the water.
So beautiful. Dubai is at the top of mu bucket list of places to visit. I’ve heard so many good things about it, especially that it is beautiful. Your adventure sounds like it was a great getaway for the whole family. Nice.
Wow! Beautiful place! Blue waters, seems very calming and relaxing and from a rockhound’s point of view I would love to see the rock formation on that mountain!
This view is breath taking and it looks little similar to Kashmirs famous dal lake . 🙂
I always wanted to break the routine of living in the big city and to get an easy gateway weekend. I would love to visit Omani’s historical sites, beautiful scenery, experience the outdoor sports and activities.
Dolphine watching is a real candy for eye type of activity . Me and my 3 year old son has special fondness for this one .
Oh man this just makes me even more excited for my travels I cannot wait. I love the look of the fjords and khors of oman, they are stunning. What camera did you use to capture your shots? x
Thanks! I always use Canon Camera. This one is having high zoom power to capture distant places.
What a dream destination. So exotic! I have heard a lot of good things about Oman. But never about the fjord. Camping is my thing so I would problably do that. And snorkelling, hiking and dolphine watching. Must be an awesome trip!
wow, Just Wow. I am planning to head to dubai next year hopefully and am surely gonna visit this beautiful place
This is such a great read! I love learning about new places to visit, and I am definitely adding Musandam beach on my list of places to camp. Hooray!
Looks like you had a great time! What a lovely place to visit. xo
This was great! Those pictures were breathtaking… I can only imagine what they looked like in person
These pictures are breathtaking!!
Such a beautiful place!!! Never been there, but definitely it would be nice
Beautiful pictures! The boat trip looks amazing!
The Dhow cruise looks wonderful! This is one region of the world I know nothing about, but would like to see it for myself. The Hajar mountains are beautiful, you’re so lucky you went there!
I would love to take the cruise around the fjords. Were you able to jump off the boat at any point and go for a swim? Looks like there’s a ton to do here between the snorkeling and hiking – I could easily stay here for a week.
Wow that brings back so many memories. Lived in Dubai for two years and loved trips to the musandam. Did you take a dhow trip? Great post
The fjords and clear blue water looks so beautiful. Seeing the dolphins swimming there must be such an amazing sight too.
You made some amazing photos! Sounds like you had a great adventure. I sure would love to do the same. The water is just beautiful.
Goodness this looks beautiful. I adore an active holiday where you have plenty of energetic opportunities. Big fan of dolphins! Been Whale watching before, but would really like to see the dolphins!
Wow! That look beautiful. Once in a lifetime visit for sure!
I love the scenery. The water is so clear and blue! Oh the roads from the aerial view photo are really tight curves. Real hairpin curved roads!
This looks incredible! It is this beauty that appears to still be untouched and as naturale! Thank you for sharing!
Oman does look and sound like such an amazing place. I love all of the beautiful pictures of natural wonders you have here. They look spectacular.
What a great list of fun activities to do in Khasab! Dolphin watching sounds especially interesting. The view from atop the fjords is spectacular!
Khasab sounds amazing! I love to read about other interesting places in the Gulf area, there is so much more to it than just Dubai, although Dubai is amazing as well. This looks like a very picturesque place, perfect for the activities I love most – trekking and snorkelling! I want to see the dolphins!
Ok, I was totally unaware that there are Fjords in Oman! Amazing. This trip with dolphins and snorkelling seems so fun. Thanks for bringing this story to me – very cool indeed!
Your photos are absolutely beautiful with such incredible views. I’d love to take an adventurous trip like this and will add it to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing!
This is exactly how my husband and I love to do our vacations! Adventure-filled with great landscapes! 🙂 This is now on my bucketlist!
That’s a beautiful area. Thanks for giving us information about an area that we wouldn’t normally think of going
This looks so stunning! I would love to spend a day here on a boat, just admiring how beautiful it is.
well, first of all, your photos are truly stunning as you were able to capture the ambiance perfectly.. those huge rock formation are truly mind blowing and I would love to witness them in my own eyes.. same thing with those marine creature encounters!
thanks for giving us a quick tour through your wonderfully captured photos
hopefully I will get a chance to experience and visit this place in the future
Thanks!
This is so amazing. THis post is right in time as I am planning to travel to Dubai in July for work. I can definitely make use of some of this information.
What a gorgeous place! Love the dolphins, most people only see them in captivity and not in the wild. I’m not really a camping person but must say, I wouldn’t mind camping on the beach!
Such beautiful photos of the fjords; something I always associate with cold countries! A dhow boat trip looks like an absolute must. How lucky to see dolphins! I would definitely go snorkelling here too – I bet it’s great.
So much gorgeous natural scenery. A great spot for a long weekend away. Especially with those dolphins.
What gorgeous natural scenery! I would love to see dolphins in real life someday! I had never heard of this destination before.
When I think of Oman, I would think of the dry desert mountains, but I would never have thought of dolphins and especially fjords. Such a diverse and beautiful landscape. The dhow boat rides look like an unique way to experience the area and a must for me if I make it to the region for a visit. You have brought to life a vibrant area that I know so little about.
I actually didn’t know much about Oman at all before reading this post. But now you’ve made me want to add it to my bucket list! I’d love to do all 10 of things you suggested. I love snorkeling, kayaking and would love to go dolphin watching! So cool!
Wow, this looks like a great adventure. I love the pictures of the dolphins. I bet the snorkeling was phenomenal!
Absolutely breathtaking views. I love how well traveled you are. I would love to visit Dubai and Oban both from seeing your recommendations
Oman is a country I have never been to but is on my list so I’m jealous you visited Oman! Good tip about setting off early from Dubai to avoid the queues, I wonder how is the visa process is for UK nationals? The images you shared are stunning, fjords are the last thing I’d expect to see in Oman.
Some lovely landscape shots in this post! I would love to go hiking and kayaking. Especially if I was lucky enough to see dolphins like you!
The Dhow reminds me of the Kashmiri boats! The dolphins sighting is always such a pleasure!
Camping beside the sea in such a location would be such an awesome thing to do.
Trekking in this rocky terrain would be exciting yet very tiring!