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Al Liwa Destination Guide
Delve into Al Liwa in Oman
Al Liwa in the region of Al Bāţinah with its 26,372 residents is a city in Oman - some 143 mi or ( 230 km ) North-West of Muscat , the country's capital .
Current time in Al Liwa is now 05:09 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Muscat " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Bandar Abbas, Sur Bani Khuzaymah, Sur, Al Sohar, and Muscat. While being here, 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. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Al Liwa ? 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 ..
Abbas Tanveer's with her Brother and friends
sangat bagh e zehra ..
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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 3 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 6 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 26 km away
Sohar Airport
Sohar Airport is situated in the wilayat of Sohar in Al Batinah Region of Oman. This will be an international airport.
Located at 24.33 56.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Sohar
Sohar is the most developed city in the Sultanate of Oman outside the capital Muscat. It is about 200 kilometres north of Muscat. Sohar was an ancient capital of Oman and many believe it to be the birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor. Having a rich sailing history, Sohar was traditionally a fishing town, but is more recently known as Oman's industrial hub due to the massive developments in the Sohar Industrial Port.
Located at 24.34 56.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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