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Attractions · Al Buraimi

Kitab round about

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Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • 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 266 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 290 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · 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?

  • 3 h 35 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 312 km
  • 1 h 21 mfrom Sohar · 115 km
  • 2 h 5 mfrom Ibri · 159 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

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

About & Sources Kitab round about

Kitab round about is a place to visit 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: Buraimi Market, Al-Khandaq fort and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-Buraimi.

At a glance

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

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kitab round about?

Typically October–April for attractions

How long do I need at Kitab round about?

1–3 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Kitab round about?

Parking 266 m (source: osm).

How high is Kitab round about?

About 290 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Kitab round about?

In Al Buraimi (OM-BU), Oman, at 24.2391, 55.7773 — near Buraimi Market, Al-Khandaq fort and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-Buraimi.

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