Mountains · Musandam
Jebel Ghabib
جبل غبيب
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 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 1332 m Source: osm
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · 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 46 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 452 km
- 1 h 8 mfrom Khasab · 49 km
- 3 h 14 mfrom Al Buraimi · 260 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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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 Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q31486920
About & Sources Jebel Ghabib
Jebel Ghabib is a mountain in Musandam, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "mountain in Oman". OpenStreetMap places it at about 1332 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 Khanzur, Jebel Jais and Jabal Ghabbas.
At a glance
- Mountains · Musandam
- mountain in Oman
- About 1332 m elevation (OSM)
- Season: October–May (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jebel Ghabib?
Typically October–May for mountains. High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.
How long do I need at Jebel Ghabib?
Half a day (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Jebel Ghabib?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Jebel Ghabib?
About 1332 m above sea level (source: osm).
Where is Jebel Ghabib?
In Musandam (OM-MU), Oman, at 25.8957, 56.1901 — near Jabal Khanzur, Jebel Jais and Jabal Ghabbas.
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