Timeline
12:00
Find the Sohar boat near the Al Bustan Palace Hotel in Qantab. This dhow was built in Sur and sailed from Oman to Guangzhou in 1980 to recreate the voyages of Sindbad.
12:30
Walk 11 minutes ENE to Al Bustan Public Beach. The beach offers a good view of the mountains behind it and provides a quiet spot to rest after seeing the boat.
13:00
Stay at Al Bustan Public Beach to enjoy the afternoon light and the mountain views. This is a good time to relax before heading back.
Local tip
The beach is a short walk from the boat. Check the route if you need directions.
Check before you go
- The boat is located near the Al Bustan Palace Hotel in Qantab.
- Al Bustan Public Beach is an 11-minute walk from the boat.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Muscat (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).