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Ruwi
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Photo: Ruwi quarter in Mascat, Oman.jpg · Wusel007 · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 27 m
- 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 Food nearby 148 m · Shop 190 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. Layers: it runs 10–15 °C cooler up here. Proper walking shoes. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 30 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
- 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?
- 26 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 32 km
- 9 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 8 km
- 2 hfrom Nizwa · 177 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
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.
human settlement in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q2177966
About & Sources Ruwi
Ruwi is a mountain in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "human settlement 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–May. Nearby: Currency Museum, Muscat, Ruwi Clock Tower and Sultan's Armed Forces Museum.
At a glance
- Mountains · Muscat
- human settlement in Oman
- Season: October–May (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 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 Ruwi?
No — approach is asphalt at 27 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Ruwi?
Typically October–May for mountains. High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.
How long do I need at Ruwi?
Half a day (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Ruwi?
Food nearby 148 m · Shop 190 m (source: osm).
How high is Ruwi?
About 30 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Ruwi?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6003, 58.5433 — near Currency Museum, Muscat, Ruwi Clock Tower and Sultan's Armed Forces Museum.
Who can take you there
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