Beaches · Ash Sharqiyah
Shib Matrah
شعب مطرح
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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
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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?
- 7 h 53 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 514 km
- 5 h 35 mfrom Duqm · 328 km
- 6 h 18 mfrom Ras Al Hadd · 348 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.
About & Sources Shib Matrah
Shib Matrah is a beach in Ash Sharqiyah, 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: Dhow fish unloading point, English Stairs and Jibal al Hilm.
At a glance
- Beaches · Ash Sharqiyah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shib Matrah?
Typically October–April for beaches. Sea and beach weather is best in the cooler half of the year.
How long do I need at Shib Matrah?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Shib Matrah?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Shib Matrah?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Shib Matrah?
In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SJ), Oman, at 20.1500, 58.6200 — near Dhow fish unloading point, English Stairs and Jibal al Hilm.
Who can take you there
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