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Beaches in Oman
13 beaches picked by a licensed Omani tour guide, with how to get there, what it costs and the right month to go.
Marjan Beach (Ras Al Hamra)Turtles grazing metres from the sand, inside the city, for free.Muscat & around · 2–3 hrs
Qurum BeachThe city's beach, and better than a city beach has any right to be.Muscat & around · 1–3 hrs
Ras Al JinzOne of the rarest turtle experiences globally — watch sea turtle species only found in Oman.The east coast · 2–3 hrs (night or dawn tour)
Sidab & its hidden covesThe 100/10 coves. My favourite hike in Muscat, with some of the most beautiful views.Muscat & around · Oct–Apr · Half day
Al Bustan BeachA mountain-framed bay ten minutes past Old Muscat.Muscat & around · 2–3 hrs
As SifahA long, pretty, empty stretch an hour from the city.Muscat & around · Half day–overnight
Bandar KhayranThe snorkel and kayak playground near Muscat.Muscat & around · Half day
Fins BeachWhite sand, turquoise water, mountains behind.The east coast · Half day–overnight
Pebble Beach, TiwiThe relaxed stop on the Tiwi coast everyone drives straight past.The east coast · Oct–Apr · 1–2 hrs
Qantab & its ten beachesOne fishing village, ten beaches, three rials.Muscat & around · 2–4 hrs
Ras Al Hadd beach campCamp at the easternmost tip of Arabia, first sunrise in the Arab world.The east coast · Oct–Apr · Overnight
Sifah BeachThe easy wild beach an hour from town — with a famous surprise in the shallows.Muscat & around · Oct–May · Half day with the drive
Yiti BeachThe easy bay 30–45 minutes from the city.Muscat & around · 2–3 hrs
From Exploring Oman, a guide to Oman by Hussain, a licensed Omani tour guide (@hussain_explores). 67 places and 5 day-by-day plans, all of them free to read.