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Beaches · Muscat
Port of Mina Al Fahal
Photo: Mina Al Fahal from sea.jpg · Wusel007 · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — most have no lifeguard 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. Swimwear at the water, covered up away from it. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 0 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
- Currents and rips can be strong on open coast; swim only where locals do and never alone.
- Some beaches are turtle nesting sites: no lights, no flash, keep your distance and follow ranger instructions.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 25 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 27 km
- 16 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 14 km
- 1 h 59 mfrom Nizwa · 173 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
Sea and beach weather is best in the cooler half of the year.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
Port in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q7231198
About & Sources Port of Mina Al Fahal
Port of Mina Al Fahal is a beach in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "port in 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: Oil and Gas Exhibition Center, EcoMan Center and PDO Planetarium.
At a glance
- Beaches · Muscat
- Port in Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Port of Mina Al Fahal?
Typically October–April for beaches. Sea and beach weather is best in the cooler half of the year.
How long do I need at Port of Mina Al Fahal?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Port of Mina Al Fahal?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Port of Mina Al Fahal?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Port of Mina Al Fahal?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6364, 58.5089 — near Oil and Gas Exhibition Center, EcoMan Center and PDO Planetarium.
Who can take you there
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