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Heritage Sites · Muscat
Burj al Sahwa
برج الصحوة
Photo: Burj al Sahwa from Al Murtafa'a Street - August 2025.jpg · Socks · CC BY 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is paved at 188 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 162 m · Food nearby 187 m · Shop 257 m · Fuel 241 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. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 21 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
- Respect the site: no climbing on walls, no removing stones or artefacts, and modest dress at religious buildings.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 8 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 7 km
- 30 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 39 km
- 1 h 35 mfrom Nizwa · 143 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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- M
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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.
clock tower in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q22932992
About & Sources Burj al Sahwa
Burj al Sahwa is a heritage site in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "clock tower in 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: Al Sahwa Park, Amouage Perfumes Visitor Centre and Mawaleh Central Fruits and Vegetables Market.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Muscat
- clock tower in Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Burj al Sahwa?
No — approach is paved at 188 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Burj al Sahwa?
Typically October–April for heritage sites
How long do I need at Burj al Sahwa?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Burj al Sahwa?
Parking 162 m · Food nearby 187 m · Shop 257 m · Fuel 241 m (source: osm).
How high is Burj al Sahwa?
About 21 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Burj al Sahwa?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.5871, 58.2518 — near Al Sahwa Park, Amouage Perfumes Visitor Centre and Mawaleh Central Fruits and Vegetables Market.
Who can take you there
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