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Musandam Peninsula — Birds-beach.jpg

Islands & Coast · Musandam

Musandam Peninsula

شبه جزيرة مسندم

Photo: Birds-beach.jpg · Ryan Lackey · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes 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. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 490 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

  • Boat trips depend on sea state; operators cancel in rough conditions. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and respect marine-reserve rules.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 6 h 11 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 490 km
  • 6 mfrom Khasab · 4 km
  • 3 h 39 mfrom Al Buraimi · 298 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

Boat trips depend on sea state; operators pause in rough summer seas.

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

peninsula in Oman and in the United Arab Emirates

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q3246200

About & Sources Musandam Peninsula

Musandam Peninsula is a island or stretch of coast in Musandam, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "peninsula in Oman and in the United Arab Emirates". 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 Nahar, Jabal Midah and Jabal Ghubb Ali.

At a glance

  • Islands & Coast · Musandam
  • peninsula in Oman and in the United Arab Emirates
  • Season: October–May (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Musandam Peninsula — Birds-beach.jpg
Ryan Lackey · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Musandam Peninsula — Canyon - panoramio (4).jpg
Xiaotong Gao · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Musandam Peninsula — Coast from Jezeerat Gunnum to Ras Sheik Munsoud by Michael Houghton 1825.jpg
Michael Houghton (drawing) not stated (water colour) · Public domain (licence)
Musandam Peninsula — Coast from Ras Moosendem to Perforated Rock by Michael Houghton 1825.jpg
Michael Houghton (drawing) not stated (water colour) · Public domain (licence)

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

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Musandam Peninsula?

Typically October–May for islands & coast. Boat trips depend on sea state; operators pause in rough summer seas.

How long do I need at Musandam Peninsula?

Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Musandam Peninsula?

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

How high is Musandam Peninsula?

About 490 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Musandam Peninsula?

In Musandam (OM-MU), Oman, at 26.2912, 56.3838 — near Jabal Nahar, Jabal Midah and Jabal Ghubb Ali.

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