Springs & Oases · Ad Dhahirah
Al Hiyaz
الحياز
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — wet stone at the edge Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with supervision near water 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. These sit in working villages, not resorts. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 300 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
- Many springs feed working falaj systems and villages; bathing may be restricted or segregated — check locally.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 4 h 7 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 283 km
- 1 h 14 mfrom Ibri · 70 km
- 1 h 54 mfrom Al Buraimi · 120 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 hot
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
spring in Ad Dhahirah Governorate, Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q34941476
About & Sources Al Hiyaz
Al Hiyaz is a spring or oasis in Ad Dhahirah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "spring in Ad Dhahirah Governorate, 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–April. Nearby: Jabal Bijalah, Qurun al Khubayb and Alayat Dank Fort.
At a glance
- Springs & Oases · Ad Dhahirah
- spring in Ad Dhahirah Governorate, Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Hiyaz?
Typically October–April for springs & oases
How long do I need at Al Hiyaz?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Hiyaz?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Al Hiyaz?
About 300 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Hiyaz?
In Ad Dhahirah (OM-ZA), Oman, at 23.5500, 56.1700 — near Jabal Bijalah, Qurun al Khubayb and Alayat Dank Fort.
Who can take you there
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