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Abu Qarayt Destination Guide
Delve into Abu Qarayt in Oman
Abu Qarayt in the region of Muḩāfaz̧at Musandam is a city in Oman - some 229 mi or ( 368 km ) North-West of Muscat , the country's capital .
Current time in Abu Qarayt is now 05:26 PM (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: Shiraz, Bandar Abbas, Al Sohar, Muscat, and Al Jirri. While being here, make sure to check out Shiraz . 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 Abu Qarayt ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Gulf of Oman Khasab Musandam Dolphins at a Dhow cruise into the fjords
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Oman (Musandam) by Victor.
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Taking a ferry from Muscat to Khasab Scoonpooh's photos around Khasab, Oman (khasab by boat)
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Oman - Strait of Hormuz
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Interesting facts about this location
Khasab
Khasab is a city in an exclave of Oman. It is the local capital of the Musandam peninsula. Khasab is located 500 kilometers (310 mi) from Muscat and is dubbed the "Norway of Arabia". The Portuguese built Khasab at the beginning of the 17th century at the height of their naval presence in the region. The natural harbor gave shelter from tough seas.
Located at 26.18 56.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Khasab Airport
Khasab Airport is an airport serving Khasab, a city in Oman and capital of the Musandam governorate.
Located at 26.17 56.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Port of Khasab
Port of Khasab is situated in the Musandam Governorate of Oman.
Located at 26.20 56.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Bukha
Bukha is a wilayat and town in the Musandam governorate of Oman. The other wilayat or comunes in the region are Khasab, Daba Al Bayah and Madha. Khasab town is the regional center of the Governorate.
Located at 26.15 56.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Telegraph Island
Telegraph Island (also known as Jazirat al Maqlab) is situated in the Elphinstone Inlet, about a mile off the shore of the Musandam Peninsula, which is part of the sultanate of Oman. The inlet is a fjord surrounded by high mountains, with notable geology in the rock strata which dip downwards under the immense pressures caused by the Arabian tectonic plate meeting the Eurasian plate.
Located at 26.29 56.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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