Overview
Khasab is a remote Omani exclave on the Musandam Peninsula, sitting on the Hormuz Strait between Iran, the UAE, and Oman. The city is the gateway to one of the world's most dramatic coastlines—tortuous fjords, steep mountains plunging into turquoise waters, and lonely islands.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Diving · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Six hotels from RO 25-103+. Book ahead on weekends when domestic tourists from UAE fill all properties. Bassa Beach offers free camping.
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi available at most hotels. Mobile coverage is provided by Omantel and Ooredoo networks.
Etiquette
Dress conservatively, especially when visiting villages. Obtain permission before photographing locals. Kumzar village requires a special permit.
Money
Currency is Omani Rial (RO). ATMs from HSBC, National Bank of Oman, and Bank Muscat are near the New Souq roundabout. Credit card acceptance is limited.
Transport
No taxis exist; hotels provide free minivans. Car rental starts at RO 10/day. Oman Air flies daily Muscat-Khasab (45 min, RO 25). Ferry to Muscat takes 5 hours.
Weather
Best visited November-March. Summers exceed 45°C. Khasab holds records for world's highest minimum (41.2°C) and highest nighttime low (44.2°C).