Can we drive to Musandam?

Can we drive to Musandam?

Musandam Trip from Dubai by car Khasab is the state capital of Musandam Peninsula on the coast of Hormuz. This city is accessible by road from the United Arab Emirates through Al Dhara border. You can drive by personal car from Dubai taking the northern road towards Ras Al Khaimah.

How can I go to Musandam from UAE?

It is absolutely possible to rent a car and drive from Dubai to the Musandam Peninsula. Depending on where you are in Dubai, it will take around 3 hours to drive, through Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah, to the Al Qir border post. This is the only border crossing to enter Musandam for tourists.

Is visa required for Musandam from Dubai?

The border from the UAE crossing to Musandam is only a military check-point. This means that we will provide you with a border permit, which the officials will check against your original passport and UAE residency visa. This means that you will need to bring your valid original passport and valid UAE residency visa.

Do I need visa for Musandam?

Musandam trip visa requirements Musandam has the same visa rules as the rest of Oman. Many nationalities would get a visa on arrival and the price would be 50AED (14USD) for UAE residents and 200AED (55USD) for non-UAE residents.

Is Musandam worth visiting?

The fjords of Musandam are, definitely, the highlight of visiting Oman and the best way to enjoy them is on a dhow cruise. A dhow is a traditional Arab boat and the cruise consists of sailing around the fjords, some dolphin sightseeing and, if you like, snorkeling as well.

Does Musandam require visa?

Can I travel to Oman from UAE now by car?

Can I drive to Oman from the UAE? Oman has reopened most land borders between the sultanate and the UAE meaning that road trips are once again possible. Fully vaccinated travellers can drive to Oman.

Does Musandam need visa?

DO YOU REQUIRE A VISA FOR MUSANDAM? Yes, you do require an Oman visa, as Musandam visa rules are the same as Oman. Unless you belong to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates as visa-free countries.

Can UAE residents travel to Oman by road?

The bottom line is that an Oman visa for UAE residents traveling by road is available. In fact, you can enter the country using any checkpoint you have at your disposal. The only condition is that you do not exceed the maximum stay period, which is 28 days.