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Al Hawz Destination Guide
Explore Al Hawz in Oman
Al Hawz in the region of Al Bāţinah is a town in Oman - some 146 mi or ( 235 km ) North-West of Muscat , the country's capital city .
Current time in Al Hawz is now 09:58 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Muscat " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Bandar Abbas, Sur al Mazari, Sur al Balush, Sur, and Al Sohar. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Bandar Abbas . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Al Hawz ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Oman's Zighy Bay Part III - Brent & Kris Paraglide
Talk about grand entrances. At Six Senses Zighy Bay, you can start your holiday by paragliding into the resort. Kris and I give it a shot...take a look. And take a peek at their website: www.sixsenses ..
Driving in Oman
Driving from Sohar back to the UAE ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Liwa Province
Liwa is a province in Al Batinah Region, Oman. It lies north of Sohar and has a lively market place where local produce and fresh fish are sold. The fortress of Awla Ya'rab, built of white clay, is located on the beach in the Harmul area. The area also has a number of rural features such as springs, falaj and caves: Ain al Azam cave faces the creek and is surrounded by mangrove trees, while Jebel Abu Kahif is home to some of the largest caves in the province.
Located at 24.51 56.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Port of Sohar
Port of Sohar, also known as Sohar Industrial Port, is situated in the Al Batinah Region of Oman. It is a joint venture between the Omani government and the Port of Rotterdam. The port is operated by Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC SAOC).
Located at 24.50 56.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Shinas
Shinas, population 43,312 as of 2005http://www. world-gazetteer. com/wg. php?x=1116711798&men=gcis&lng=en&gln=xx&dat=32&geo=-166&srt=npan&col=aohdq, is a coastal town in northern Oman, near the border between Oman and United Arab Emirates. Shinas has a distinctive collection of traditional buildings. The port of Shinas has dhows that are still operated and generate profits from fishing and exporting fresh seafood to the neighbouring Dubai for restaurant use.
Located at 24.75 56.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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