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al-Kabir Gate
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 1 m
- Time needed 1–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 165 m · Drinking water 263 m · Food nearby 104 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. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 12 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 28 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 35 km
- 2 h 3 mfrom Nizwa · 181 km
- 2 h 34 mfrom Sur · 209 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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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.
About & Sources al-Kabir Gate
al-Kabir Gate is a place to visit in 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: Omani French Museum, Bait al Oud and Bait al Dalaleel.
At a glance
- Attractions · Muscat
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach al-Kabir Gate?
No — approach is asphalt at 1 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit al-Kabir Gate?
Typically October–April for attractions
How long do I need at al-Kabir Gate?
1–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at al-Kabir Gate?
Parking 165 m · Drinking water 263 m · Food nearby 104 m (source: osm).
How high is al-Kabir Gate?
About 12 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is al-Kabir Gate?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6151, 58.5911 — near Omani French Museum, Bait al Oud and Bait al Dalaleel.
Who can take you there
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