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Islands & Coast · Dhofar & Salalah
Al Hallaniyah
الحلانية
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 110 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Boat trips depend on sea state; operators cancel in rough conditions. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and respect marine-reserve rules.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 18 h 11 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 281 km
- 18 h 10 mfrom Salalah · 281 km
- 21 h 48 mfrom Duqm · 577 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef
Boat trips depend on sea state; operators pause in rough summer seas. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
island in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q3607441
About & Sources Al Hallaniyah
Al Hallaniyah is a island or stretch of coast in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "island in Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–May; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Ash Shuwaymiyyah, Sharbatat village and Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Dhofar & Salalah
- island in Oman
- Season: October–May (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Hallaniyah?
Typically October–May for islands & coast. Boat trips depend on sea state; operators pause in rough summer seas. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Al Hallaniyah?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Hallaniyah?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Al Hallaniyah?
About 110 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Hallaniyah?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.5168, 56.0264 — near Ash Shuwaymiyyah, Sharbatat village and Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Who can take you there
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