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Wadi shab boating
Wadi shab boating
Photo: Wadi Shab, Oman 02.jpg · Davide Mauro · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 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 60 m · Parking 115 m · Drinking water 272 m · Food nearby 155 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 2 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
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 7 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 175 km
- 40 mfrom Sur · 52 km
- 1 h 17 mfrom Ras Al Hadd · 91 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 Wadi shab boating
Wadi shab boating is a viewpoint 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: Wadi Shab, Pebbles beach and Wadi Shab Resort.
At a glance
- Viewpoints · Ash Sharqiyah
- 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
When is the best time to visit Wadi shab boating?
Typically October–April for viewpoints
How long do I need at Wadi shab boating?
30–60 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Wadi shab boating?
Toilets 60 m · Parking 115 m · Drinking water 272 m · Food nearby 155 m (source: osm).
How high is Wadi shab boating?
About 2 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Wadi shab boating?
In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SJ), Oman, at 22.8397, 59.2468 — near Wadi Shab, Pebbles beach and Wadi Shab Resort.
Who can take you there
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