A Day on the Land of Musandam

If you are one to spend a day getting cozy, sunbathing while enjoying eye catching scenery then the Musandam tour is the one for you. The Musandam Tour is a fun and tranquil cruise where you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Musandam Peninsula.

The  Musandam peninsula forms the Northeast part of the Arabian Peninsula and is located between the Persian Gulf and the Omani Gulf. The Peninsula is shared by both Oman and United Arab Emirates with its capital being Khasab.

For the Musandam Oman tour, you get to choose either of the two separate packages on offer which include the Musandam Dibba and the Khasab Tour. These packages take you on a full day dhow cruise along the Strait of Hormuz to enjoy the rugged fjords of Musandam and its beautiful coastline.

With these packages, you will get to see the following sites in Musandam;

The Hajar Mountain

The Hajar Mountain range is a Stone Mountain range along the eastern side of the UAE formed by folding when the Arabic plate and Iranian plate collided with each other. The mountains have a rich plant life and hence are a major grazing zone for farmers who rear animals.

Telegraph Island

Also known as ‘Jazirat al Maqlab’, Telegraph Island is where the first telegraph cable was laid by the British back in the 1860s and was used to connect Britain to India. The island is quite remote and is said to be the origin of the phrase ‘around the bend’ since there was a bend on the route of the telegraph’s cable system.

The Fjords of Musandam

A Fjord is a long and narrow water inlet with steep sides and cliffs. One of the cruises features a ride along the Khor fjord of Musandam which is 16 Kilometers long.

The Haffa Village

This is an old and abandoned Emirati village which shows the culture and social life of the ancient Arabic people.

Dibba Bay

Dibba Bay is located on the Fujairah coast and is home to the UAE’s biggest oyster farm; proposed by a Scot, Ramie Murray who discovered that Oysters grow well in warm, clean waters.

Ziggy Beach

You will also get to see the golden sandy beach in Musandam at Ziggy beach.

The Musandam Dibba Tour

The Dibba Tour is a ten hour cruise with an early pick up at 7 am from the hotel. From there, you get to ride through the new Emirates road to Dibba and enjoy the scenery including the golden desert sands, the Hajar mountain ranges which separate the coastal plain and the high desert plateau and Dibba bay where you can get to taste UAE’s best offer of oysters.

On Arrival at Dibba, get to enjoy a dhow cruise along the coastline of Musandam. A Dhow is a traditional Omani boat that is big with only one deck and has huge pieces of Canvas for shade. The boat also has comfy soft carpets and pillows where you can sit or sleep on as you enjoy the cruise.  This cruise also takes you along the carved Caves, the uninhabited Haffa village and Ziggy beach.

If you want to enjoy the water, snorkeling equipment is provided on this cruise and you get to swim along with the dolphins on the designated snorkeling spots.

The cruise also incorporates a lunch at midday where you get a taste of the best Arabic cuisine. Refreshments, drinks and water are also provided.

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Khasab Tour - Dubai Parks Tickets

The Khasab tour is a twelve hour long tour so the pick-up from the hotel has to be early; from 6:00 am in Dubai. The tour takes you on a dhow cruise along the Fjords of Musandam and into the Straits of Hormuz.

This dhow trip offers a view of the stunning landscape and scenery along the fjords where you will get to discover the remote fishing villages of Musandam. Through the cruise, you will also get to stop over at the well-known Telegraph island where the British once set up the first ever Telegraph. If it’s too hot or sunny, you can enjoy a dip in the water using snorkeling equipment that will be available for you.

You will also get to learn about the history of the Oman, their rulers and development of Oman over the years.

The cruise being a day long, you will also have food provided during lunch time. Get a taste of the Arabian cuisine along with drinks and other refreshments.

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Why take the Musandam tours?

There are numerous benefits to encourage you to take the Arabia Horizons tour along the Musandam Peninsula including:

A dhow ride

Where else can you get to ride on a traditional Arabian boat? You will get to set sail on the cozy boat and enjoy a lovely day cruising on the water.

The beautiful scenery

The views in Musandam are breathtaking and unlike any other on the planet.

The rich history of the Omani people

Get to learn about the way of life of the Omani during their ancient times.

The Arabian Cuisine

The tours offer lunch at midday with scrumptious Arabian food on the menu.

The Dolphins

Dolphins frequent the warm waters along the Strait of Hormuz and will be an added joy to your dhow cruise.

The summer atmosphere

It is always summer in Musandam and you will have an amazing time under the sun along our amazing cruise.

World famous landmarks

Telegraph Island is among the world famous sites that you will get to see on the cruise.

If you’re in a group of friends or family, this cruise is one that will give you time to bond, learn and have fun together. Overall, the Musandam Tour is a must do if you plan on vacationing at the United Arab Emirates and we welcome you to cruise with us in this scenic land.