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Jabal Bu Faraj — Jabal Bu Faraj (889 m). Historic border between Oman and the emirates of Ajman, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE).jpg

Mountains · Al Buraimi

Jabal Bu Faraj

جبل بو فرج

Photo: Jabal Bu Faraj (889 m). Historic border between Oman and the emirates of Ajman, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE).jpg · IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed Yes Source: osm · approach is a grade4 track
  • Time needed Half a day Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Hard — steep and exposed, and the drive is part of it Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Older children — sheer drops are rarely fenced 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. Layers: it runs 10–15 °C cooler up here. Proper walking shoes. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 913 m Source: osm

Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Mountain tracks can be steep with sheer drops. Check the fact box for 4x4 requirements; some routes are closed to two-wheel-drive vehicles.
  • Temperatures at altitude are much lower than on the coast; carry layers and enough water for the hike.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 5 h 2 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 322 km
  • 2 h 47 mfrom Al Buraimi · 118 km
  • 2 h 48 mfrom Sohar · 125 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–May
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ComfortableToo hot

High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

mountain in United Arab Emirates

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q21733099

About & Sources Jabal Bu Faraj

Jabal Bu Faraj is a mountain in Al Buraimi, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "mountain in United Arab Emirates". OpenStreetMap places it at about 913 m above sea level. 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–May. Nearby: Jabal Sawamia, Jabal Jima and Jabal Scharab.

At a glance

  • Mountains · Al Buraimi
  • mountain in United Arab Emirates
  • About 913 m elevation (OSM)
  • Season: October–May (editor default)
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Jabal Bu Faraj — Jabal Bu Faraj (889 m). Historic border between Oman and the emirates of Ajman, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE).jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Jabal Bu Faraj — Complete course of Wadi Al Qor from Jabal Bu Faraj.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Jabal Bu Faraj — Confluence of the Wadi Al Qor and the Wadi Bu Faraj.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Jabal Bu Faraj — Wadi Al Qor shortly after the beginning of its middle course - Jabal Bu Faraj in the background.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Jabal Bu Faraj?

Yes — approach is a grade4 track (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit Jabal Bu Faraj?

Typically October–May for mountains. High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.

How long do I need at Jabal Bu Faraj?

Half a day (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Jabal Bu Faraj?

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

How high is Jabal Bu Faraj?

About 913 m above sea level (source: osm).

Where is Jabal Bu Faraj?

In Al Buraimi (OM-BU), Oman, at 24.8711, 56.0620 — near Jabal Sawamia, Jabal Jima and Jabal Scharab.

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