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Viewpoints · Muscat
Marina Bander Al Rowdha
Photo: Marina, Muscat - panoramio.jpg · tsechanwah · CC BY 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is paved at 91 m
- Time needed 30–60 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy on arrival — the road to it can be the hard part Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — edges are rarely fenced Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Toilets 19 m · Parking 100 m · Food nearby 35 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. A wind layer. It is cooler and much windier at the edge. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 0 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
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 35 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 42 km
- 7 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 5 km
- 2 h 10 mfrom Nizwa · 188 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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ComfortableToo hot
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Marina Bander Al Rowdha
Marina Bander Al Rowdha is a viewpoint in Muscat, 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: Bandar al Rowdah, Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre and Capital Area Yatch Club.
At a glance
- Viewpoints · Muscat
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Marina Bander Al Rowdha?
No — approach is paved at 91 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Marina Bander Al Rowdha?
Typically October–April for viewpoints
How long do I need at Marina Bander Al Rowdha?
30–60 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Marina Bander Al Rowdha?
Toilets 19 m · Parking 100 m · Food nearby 35 m (source: osm).
How high is Marina Bander Al Rowdha?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Marina Bander Al Rowdha?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.5820, 58.6064 — near Bandar al Rowdah, Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre and Capital Area Yatch Club.
Who can take you there
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