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Forts & Castles · Muscat
Al Jalali Fort
قلعة الجلالي
Photo: Old Muscat (2).jpg · Andries Oudshoorn · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 91 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 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. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 14 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
- Interiors can be hot and steps steep and uneven; go early and watch children on ramparts.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 31 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 36 km
- 2 h 5 mfrom Nizwa · 182 km
- 2 h 36 mfrom Sur · 210 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
Open year-round; go early in summer.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman.
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q5470710
About & Sources Al Jalali Fort
Al Jalali Fort is a fort in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, 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: Muttrah Fort, Al Alam Palace and Mascate fortresses.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Muscat
- fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman.
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 4 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Jalali Fort?
Typically October–April for forts & castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.
How long do I need at Al Jalali Fort?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Jalali Fort?
Parking 91 m (source: osm).
How high is Al Jalali Fort?
About 14 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Jalali Fort?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6166, 58.5977 — near Muttrah Fort, Al Alam Palace and Mascate fortresses.
Who can take you there
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