Oman Khasab Tour

Rayna's Oman Khasab Tour is a full day excursion from Dubai to Khasab, the capital of Oman's Musandam Peninsula, known for its fjords and mountain scenery. The trip runs for more than seven hours and combines an overland drive with a dhow cruise along the coast.

You can book this with private transfers, on a shared basis, or without transfers if you prefer to make your own way to the departure point. Where a transfer is included in your chosen option, your driver collects you from your Dubai hotel or residence for the drive north, crossing the UAE-Oman border into Musandam. The road runs along the base of the Hajar Mountains before reaching Khasab, giving you a close view of the peninsula's rugged terrain as the scenery shifts from city to mountains to sea.

Qadah village and the Portuguese fort

In Khasab, you stop at Qadah village to see rock carvings left by earlier generations, then continue to the ruins of an old Portuguese fort. Walking through what remains of the fort's walls gives a sense of the trading and defensive history that shaped this stretch of coast. Along the way you also pass a fishing village, where life continues much as it has for generations.

Dhow cruise through the Musandam fjords

The main part of the day is a cruise aboard a traditional Omani dhow, fitted out inside with cushions and carpets for a relaxed ride. The boat threads through the Musandam fjords, passing small coves and villages reachable only by water. Onboard, you are served refreshments, mineral water, soft drinks and a lunch with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

The dhow anchors at Telegraph Island, where you can swim in the clear water and, depending on the day, spot dolphins alongside the boat. This stop is built around slowing down and enjoying the water rather than sightseeing, before the boat turns back toward Khasab.

Rayna's team manages the border crossing and the cruise itself, along with the transfers where your option includes them, so the day stays focused on the scenery. Carry your passport throughout, since the tour crosses into Oman and returns to the UAE at the end of the day.

• Full day excursion from Dubai to Oman's Musandam Peninsula, bookable with private or shared transfers, or without transfers
• Stop at Qadah village to see ancient rock carvings and the ruins of a Portuguese fort
• Cruise through the Musandam fjords aboard a traditional Omani dhow fitted with cushions and carpets
• Swim stop at Telegraph Island with a chance to spot dolphins in the clear water
• Onboard refreshments and a lunch with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options

• Refreshments, mineral water and soft drinks
• Lunch onboard with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
• Swimming stop at the waters of Telegraph Island
• Visit to Qadah village
• Dolphin watching during the cruise, sightings not guaranteed
• Hotel pickup and drop off, if the transfer option is selected

• Oman tourist visa fees, paid directly by the guest
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities
• Anything not listed under inclusions

1. After booking, you will receive a confirmation voucher by email
2. Show the voucher, printed or on your phone, to the driver at pickup
3. Carry your passport with you throughout the tour for the Oman border crossing

• Carry a valid passport, as the tour crosses the UAE-Oman border
• GCC nationals can enter with a valid passport ID
• Guests on a UAE work permit or residence visa can also enter with a valid passport ID, depending on profession
• Oman visa fees are not included in the tour price and are paid directly by the guest, either at the border or in advance through Oman's official e-visa portal
• A minimum of 2 people is required to book the sharing transfer option
• Guests booking without transfers should arrive at least 30 minutes before the cruise departs
• Where your chosen option includes a transfer, pickup is arranged from your Dubai hotel or residence only, not from the airport
• On the sharing transfer, pickup and drop off timing can shift by 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic and your location