Musandam Resorts and Packages|Places to stay in Musandam

Musandam

Nearest Airport : Khasab Khasab To Musandam : 45 Km

Getting to Musandam

Separated from the other regions in Oman by the eastern coastline of the UAE is the picturesque peninsula, Musandam. The peninsula, with its capital city Khasab, is more of a scenic retreat for travelers who are looking for some fine natural adventures along the lovely mountain side and coast. The capital of the peninsula is known for shopping and food delights in the region with a couple of restaurants and supermarkets.

Apart from these activities, the peninsula is well known for its water sports and fun recreation centers.

There are plenty of boats available from Muscat to Khasab which are very affordable and comfortable. Most travelers coming in from Dubai usually prefer driving down to Khasab by taking the northern route leading to Ras Al Khaimah.

Why Visit ? (Things to see, Things to do, Food, Notes)

Situated on the Strait of Hormuz
Ideal for water sport activites
Well known for recreation zones
A decent collection of supermarkets and restaurants
Lovely Dhow rides

Getting to Musandam

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Why Visit ?

Some of the well known sights that draw hordes of travelers from the UAE which are known for their great historical significance, include:

Khasab Castle: Built by the Portuguese in the 17th century, the castle is known for being restored after serving as a residence for the royal family as well as a prison. The castle now serves as one of the city's main museums.

Palm Groves: Lovely palm groves of Khasab which are known to bear lovely palm dates and are ideal for picnics and wonderful evening walks.

Dhow Port: Located next to the Port Authority which service the ferries coming in and heading out to Muscat, the port is ideal for renting dhows for some wonderful sailing and cruises along the coast.

Khasab Seaside Tour Services: The best thing to do while you in the peninsula. Khasab Seaside Tours provide some of the most wonderful coastal rides as well as trips all the way to nearby islands like the Telegraph island and Seebi island.

Some of the other well known activities here include:

Dolphin Viewing

Snorkeling

Scuba Diving

Jet Skiing

Mountain Safari

Night Safari

Musandam Restaurant: A well-maintained restaurant in Khasab which is the main joint for travelers. The restaurant, located at the center, is known for it's lovely seafood dishes as well as continental delights with a wonderful menu of desserts to choose from.

Supermarkets: Most of the supermarkets like the Lulu Hypermarket and many others are known to have canteens and mini-restaurants attached where you can indulge yourself in sumptuous eating.

Lulu's Hypermarket: The main shopping center in Khasab where there is a store for almost anything. An ideal place to visit as you can indulge yourself in some amazing fast food and continental delights at some of the well known restaurants in the mall as well as shop for wide range of items that include Apparel, Souvenirs, Gifting Articles, Electronics and Handicrafts.

There are many other supermarkets which may not be as large and spread over like the Lulu but are known to sell a good range items that include Groceries, Snacks, Beverages, Gifts and Fast Food.

Language: Omani Arabic

Climate: The summers are known to get really hot and humid while the winters are known to be relatively cool and pleasant. The region is not known to receive a good amount of rainfall, with most of the rainfall concentrated in the period of December to March.

Currency: Rial

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