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Attractions · Ash Sharqiyah

Wahiba

Wahiba

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Before you go

7 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 1–3 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • 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. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 310 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · 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 5 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 181 km
  • 13 mfrom Bidiyah (Wahiba gateway) · 11 km
  • 1 h 25 mfrom Sur · 118 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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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 Wahiba

Wahiba is a place to visit 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: Mitirib Fort, Hawrat Hal Sulaym and Jabal Suwadiyah.

At a glance

  • Attractions · Ash Sharqiyah
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wahiba?

Typically October–April for attractions

How long do I need at Wahiba?

1–3 hours (guidance for this category).

How high is Wahiba?

About 310 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Wahiba?

In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SS), Oman, at 22.4978, 58.7328 — near Mitirib Fort, Hawrat Hal Sulaym and Jabal Suwadiyah.

Who can take you there

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