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Springs & Oases · Dhofar & Salalah

Ayn Umran

عين عمران

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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 66 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?

  • 28 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 27 km
  • 27 mfrom Salalah · 27 km
  • 7 h 56 mfrom Duqm · 658 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
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef

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.

About & Sources Ayn Umran

Ayn Umran is a spring or oasis in Dhofar & Salalah, 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; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Jabal Nashib, Jabal Hayath and Hawana Aquapark.

At a glance

  • Springs & Oases · Dhofar & Salalah
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ayn Umran?

Typically October–April for springs & oases. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.

How long do I need at Ayn Umran?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Ayn Umran?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Ayn Umran?

About 66 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Ayn Umran?

In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0900, 54.2900 — near Jabal Nashib, Jabal Hayath and Hawana Aquapark.

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