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Forts & Castles · Al Buraimi

Buraimi Gate

بوابة ولاية البريمي

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Before you go

7 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
  • 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 390 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · 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?

  • 3 h 25 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 299 km
  • 14 mfrom Al Buraimi · 18 km
  • 1 h 11 mfrom Sohar · 102 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 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.

About & Sources Buraimi Gate

Buraimi Gate is a fort in Al Buraimi, 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 Umm Bak, Jabal Bin Khartum and Jabal al Hamar.

At a glance

  • Forts & Castles · Al Buraimi
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Buraimi Gate?

Typically October–April for forts & castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.

How long do I need at Buraimi Gate?

45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).

How high is Buraimi Gate?

About 390 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Buraimi Gate?

In Al Buraimi (OM-BU), Oman, at 24.2333, 55.9358 — near Jabal Umm Bak, Jabal Bin Khartum and Jabal al Hamar.

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