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Khasab

Khasab (Arabic: خصب)town is the regional center of Musandam Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. It is located very close to the Strait of Hormuz about 60 km away from Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It is known for fishing and smuggling in small, fast boats, to and from Iran. They are destined for the Emirates and Saudi Arabia. A variety of goods taken back to Iran for sale. Cigarettes are the main export though scrap metal and white goods form a significant part. Khasab is currently evolving as a tourist destination, the diving in the area being well known for its challenges. Mountain safaris are popular as are the Dhow cruises of the nearby Fjords. A new harbour and docks are currently under construction.
Khasab's beautiful waters are a great destination for several tourists, both in and around the Sultanate of Oman. One can get a boat ride for as little as US$50 for a couple of hours where you can visit several smaller islands where several tourists convene to bear witness to some great scenery of surrounding mountains and still waters. Depending on the time of year, you can also get a chance to see dolphins, swimming nearby.

References

Fryer, James. Khasab: Peace and Quiet. - Article considering Khasab as a potential Eid break, particularly for people travelling from the UAE.

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Hotels in Khasab

	Golden Tulip Resort Khasab	Score 7.2 from 40 reviews
	Khasab Main Road
	Our diving centre, managed by extra divers, is now open. Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver, Khasab Underwater awaits your visit to show you the wonders of nature and the underwater world. You can even obtain your Padi licence here at our diving centre. ... more

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Private 4x4 Safari of Wadi Shab - The Coastal Caravan

11 hours

Head out from Muscat on your own private tour to the coastal town of Quriyat, famous for its beautiful beaches. Then onto a photo-stop at the "Sinkhole" which is part of a mountain that has collapsed and filled with sea water.

The next destination is Tiwi and the picturesque Wadi Shab with time to wander around its lush vegetation. A stop for a picnic lunch is made en route.

Option: drive to Sur and then take the tarmac road to Muscat.

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Private 4x4 Desert and Wadi Safari - Wahiba and Wadi Bani Khalid

9 hours

Your 4x4 vehicle will take you through the fascinating Hajar Mountains, and the town of Ibra to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman's most beautiful wadis (dry river bed), famous for its lush green oases, water pools and deep canyons.

The tour proceeds to the Wahiba desert for an exciting dune drive and the opportunity to try camel riding. A stop for a picnic lunch will be made en route.

On the way back to Muscat there is a final stop at the village of Mudairib to see its traditional watchtowers.

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Private 4x4 Wadi Safari - An Encounter with Nature

9 hours

This tour will bring you closer to nature by first of all visiting the Nakhl oasis and a having a photo stop at the impressive fort, you then proceed to the famous warm springs of Thowarah.

Continue on an off-road track through lush plantations of palm trees and small mountain villages to the wadis (dry river beds) Bani Awf and Sahtan. A stop for a picnic lunch is made en route.

Travel through a narrow gorge past water pools and reach some secluded wadis famous for their rock paintings, before returning to Muscat in the late afternoon.

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