Things to do in Khasab

12 activities, venues and outings in Khasab, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Bassa Beach
Bossa Beach
A pleasant beach popular with locals, with picnic and toilet facilities.
Free
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Khasab Travel & Tours
The oldest agency in Khasab has been operating since 1992. Also has a representative in the Esra Hotel Apartments as well as an office in Dubai.
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Musandam Discovery Diving
Offers diving courses, diving, snorkelling and fishing excursions, and rents out equipment.
Daily 8:30AM-noon, 3:30-7:30PM
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Al Hajar al Gharbi Mountains
Ru'us al-Jabal Mountains
Khasab is a good base to stage a mountain safari and explore the rugged northernmost extremity of the Western Hajar Mountains. If you don't have your own 4WD vehicle, you can rent one or arrange a guided tour through one of the travel agencies in town. Highlights include the prehistoric petroglyphs of and the Musandam Peninsula's highest point, (2087 m). At the mountain top is a military radar station, so going to the top requires permission and most tours therefore stop at 1600 m above sea level near the military barracks.
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City walk by night
As the temperature is far more pleasant during the evening, you can stroll around the city center along the avenue and center mosque. Also, there are a couple of gardens that are open by night, where you can see families playing with their children.
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Dhow cruises
A great way to appreciate the dramatic coastline is to take a cruise in a dhow. Cruises depart from the main Khasab port and travel through Khor Ash Sham, the largest and one of the more scenic fjords. Highlights include dolphin-watching, visits to (Jazirat al Maqlab) with its abandoned 19th-century British telegraph station, and snorkeling in the surrounding waters. Full-day cruises continue on to (Jazirat Sibi), with possible detours to one or more traditional fishing villages, and more snorkelling. The dhow operator will provide all snorkelling equipment, along with drinks and a snack for the half-day excursion, or lunch for the full-day outing. Any of the agencies in town can arrange this but possibly the easiest way to book a trip is through the front desk of your hotel.
Twice dailyHalf-day: RO 15 if going with other people, RO 30 if going alone; full-day: RO 20
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Diving
The diving season runs from April through January, and the best time to see whale sharks is between May and October. Most dive spots are also suitable for snorkeling. In addition to the dive centres listed below, the Atana Khasab (listed under 'sleep') has its own dive centre.
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Dolphin Khasab Tours
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Khasab Sea Tours
They offer dhow cruises.
9AM - 6PM
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Musandam Sea Adventure Travel & Tourism
Khasab Coastal Rd
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Ras Musandam Diver
Offers PADI courses and diving trips.
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Dhow Khasab Tours
Khasab Musandam tourism company.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Khasab (CC BY-SA 4.0).