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Sunset

Golden Hour at Marjan

Grab a drink in Qurm before the sun dips below the horizon at Marjan Public Beach.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 70 min

Timeline

  1. 16:50

    Al Rifai

    Stop at Al Rifai for a tea and light snack. It is a tea shop with reliable hours, making it a safe bet to start your evening.

  2. 17:20

    Shatti Qurum Beach, Muscat Oman

    Walk to Shatti Qurum Beach to stretch your legs and enjoy the early evening breeze. The beach is quiet during the day and begins to liven up as the sun sets.

  3. 17:40

    Marjan Public Beach

    Head to Marjan Public Beach for the main event. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view. The coral reefs nearby are home to clown fish and parrot fish, adding life to the scene.

  4. 18:10

    Al Shatti Beach, Muscat

    End the evening at Al Shatti Beach. It is a short walk away and provides a quieter spot to reflect after the sunset.

Local tip

Check the route from Al Rifai to Shatti Qurum Beach, as walking directions are not provided in the context. Al Rifai is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time.

Check before you go

  • Al Rifai is open Mo-Su 10:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Muscat (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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