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Attractions · Muscat
Bait al Oud
بيت العود
Photo: Oman, Muscat, Bait Al Zubair Museum (interior).jpg · Dr. Thomas Liptak · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 41 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 33 m · Food nearby 28 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 14 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 29 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 Bait al Oud
Bait al Oud 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: Bait al Dalaleel, Bait Al Zubair and Bait al Bagh.
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 Bait al Oud?
No — approach is asphalt at 41 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Bait al Oud?
Typically October–April for attractions
How long do I need at Bait al Oud?
1–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Bait al Oud?
Parking 33 m · Food nearby 28 m (source: osm).
How high is Bait al Oud?
About 14 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Bait al Oud?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6145, 58.5898 — near Bait al Dalaleel, Bait Al Zubair and Bait al Bagh.
Who can take you there
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.