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Escape Dubai for a day and experience the spectacular mountains, turquoise waters, marine life, and traditional dhow culture of Khasab, Musandam, Oman.
This Musandam tour from Dubai includes a full-day traditional Omani dhow cruise through Khor Sham, one of the most scenic coastal areas of the Musandam Peninsula. Cruise between dramatic mountains, look for dolphins, swim and snorkel in calm waters, and stop near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island.
A buffet lunch, fresh fruits, soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee are served onboard during the cruise.
Choose the travel arrangement that suits you:
Whether you are looking for a Musandam day trip from Dubai, a Khasab dhow cruise, or a relaxing day on the water during your UAE holiday, this package combines transportation, sightseeing, activities, and a traditional cruise into one convenient experience.
Destination: Khasab, Musandam, Oman
Duration: One Day
Cruise Duration: Approximately 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Cruise Route: Khor Sham
Cruise Type: Traditional Omani Dhow Cruise
Activities: Dolphin Watching, Swimming & Snorkelling
Island Stops: Telegraph Island & Seebi Island
Meals: Buffet Lunch & Refreshments
Transfer Options: Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah or Self-Drive
A Musandam tour from Dubai provides an opportunity to experience Oman without arranging an overnight trip.
The journey starts early in Dubai and travels north towards the UAE–Oman border before continuing to Khasab, the main town of the Musandam Peninsula.
After arriving at Khasab Harbour, board a traditionally decorated Omani dhow and spend the day cruising through the mountainous landscape of Khor Sham.
Instead of Dubai’s city skyline, the scenery changes to rugged mountains, quiet bays, islands, turquoise waters, and remote coastal landscapes.
After approximately six hours on the water, return to Khasab Harbour and travel back across the border to Dubai.
For travelers staying in the UAE, this is one of the most convenient ways to experience a Musandam Oman tour from Dubai in a single day.
The highlight of the package is the Musandam dhow cruise.
Traditional dhows have been closely connected with Oman’s maritime heritage for generations. Today, these vessels provide a comfortable and atmospheric way to explore the waters surrounding Khasab.
The cruise takes you into Khor Sham, where steep rocky mountains rise around calm blue water.
Guests can relax onboard, enjoy the views, take photographs, swim, snorkel, and watch for dolphins during the journey.
Lunch and refreshments are served onboard, allowing you to spend the full cruise enjoying Musandam without having to arrange food separately.
Khasab is the principal gateway for dhow cruises in Musandam.
Located in the northern part of the Musandam Peninsula, Khasab is surrounded by dramatic mountain and coastal scenery.
Your Khasab dhow cruise begins at Khasab Harbour at approximately 10:00 AM.
From there, the dhow enters Khor Sham for a full day of sightseeing and activities.
The combination of mountains, water, islands, traditional boats, and marine life makes the Khasab cruise very different from typical sightseeing experiences in Dubai.
Khor Sham is one of the main natural highlights of the Khasab area.
The long coastal inlet is surrounded by rugged mountains and sheltered waters, creating the dramatic scenery for which Musandam is famous.
During the Khor Sham dhow cruise, guests can admire the surrounding mountains while the boat travels deeper into the inlet.
The dhow makes stops near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island, subject to sea and operational conditions.
These stops provide opportunities for swimming and snorkelling.
One of the most popular experiences during a Musandam dhow cruise is looking for dolphins.
Dolphins are regularly encountered in the waters around Khasab, and there may be opportunities to observe them swimming near the dhow.
Watching dolphins against the mountain scenery of Musandam can be one of the most memorable moments of the trip.
However, dolphins are wild animals in their natural habitat, so dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Telegraph Island is one of the best-known landmarks visited during Khasab dhow cruises.
The small rocky island is located within Khor Sham and is associated with the nineteenth-century telegraph route that connected Britain with India.
Today, the waters surrounding Telegraph Island are a popular stopping point for dhow cruises.
Depending on conditions, guests can swim, snorkel, or simply remain onboard and enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery.
The cruise also includes a stop near Seebi Island.
Surrounded by clear water and the rugged landscape of Musandam, the area provides another scenic location for swimming and snorkelling.
Guests who prefer not to enter the water can relax onboard and enjoy the views.
Swimming and snorkelling opportunities are included during the cruise.
The dhow stops at suitable locations where guests can enter the water and explore the marine environment.
The package includes:
Guests who do not want to swim or snorkel can remain onboard throughout the cruise.
All water activities depend on weather, sea, and safety conditions.
A buffet lunch is included during the full-day dhow cruise.
Guests are also provided with:
Refreshments are available during the journey, making it easy to spend the entire cruise relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
Pickup is arranged from your location in Dubai.
Depart towards the UAE–Oman border and Musandam.
Arrive at the border and complete UAE exit and Oman entry formalities.
Processing times vary according to traffic, nationality, documentation, and immigration procedures.
Arrive at Khasab Harbour and prepare to board the traditional dhow.
Depart from Khasab Harbour and begin the Khor Sham dhow cruise.
During the cruise, activities include:
Complete the dhow cruise and return to Khasab Harbour.
Travel back towards the UAE and complete the required border formalities.
Return to Dubai and receive drop-off.
All timings are approximate. Actual timings can vary because of traffic, border processing, weather, sea conditions, and operational requirements.
Choose from three package options depending on where you are staying and whether you prefer transfers or self-driving.
| Travel Option | Adult | Child 5–10 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Drive to Khasab | USD 49 | USD 30 |
| Transfer from Ras Al Khaimah | USD 98 | USD 60 |
| Transfer from Dubai | USD 105 | USD 65 |
Children below 5 years: Free of charge
Guests aged 11 years and above: Adult rate applies
Single-guest booking: Additional USD 17
Rates: Per person
The Musandam tour package from Dubai includes:
The following are not included unless specifically stated in your booking:
Guests staying in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) can book the same Khasab dhow cruise with return transportation from RAK.
Pickup is generally scheduled between:
7:00 AM and 7:30 AM
Travel from Ras Al Khaimah towards the UAE–Oman border and continue to Khasab Harbour.
After the full-day dhow cruise, return transportation to Ras Al Khaimah is included.
Adult: USD 98
Child 5–10 years: USD 60
Below 5 years: Free
This option is particularly convenient for travelers staying at hotels and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah who want to experience Musandam without driving themselves.
Travelers who prefer to drive independently can book the cruise-only package and travel directly to Khasab.
Adult: USD 49
Child 5–10 years: USD 30
Below 5 years: Free
Self-driving provides additional flexibility, but guests are responsible for ensuring that their personal and vehicle documents meet current UAE–Oman border requirements.
Allow sufficient time for immigration procedures so that you arrive at Khasab Harbour before departure.
Musandam is part of the Sultanate of Oman.
Guests traveling from Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah to Khasab therefore cross an international border between the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Every traveler must ensure that they meet the immigration requirements for:
Border and visa regulations depend on nationality, passport, UAE residency status, visa category, and current immigration rules.
Every guest must carry their original passport.
Guests should ensure that their passport and relevant UAE residency documents have sufficient validity for international travel and border crossing.
According to the package requirements, passports and UAE residence visas should have more than 90 days’ validity.
However, travelers remain responsible for checking the latest immigration requirements applicable to their individual nationality and visa status before booking.
The UAE exit fee of AED 35 per person is not included in the package price.
This must be paid separately where applicable.
Oman visa requirements depend on the traveler’s:
An Oman visa or entry fee may apply.
Guests should verify their eligibility and applicable charges before traveling.
Do not assume that the same visa requirement or fee applies to every traveler.
Travelers visiting the UAE on a single-entry visa should verify their re-entry eligibility before booking a Musandam tour.
Leaving the UAE can affect a single-entry visa and may mean that a new UAE visa is required to return.
This should be confirmed before travel.
Travelers holding dependent UAE residence visas should confirm whether sponsor-related requirements apply to their situation before crossing into Oman.
Immigration requirements can vary depending on the traveler’s residency circumstances.
Guests driving from the UAE to Khasab should confirm all vehicle requirements before departure.
The vehicle should have:
If your existing insurance does not provide coverage in Oman, additional Oman vehicle insurance may be required.
Confirm insurance requirements before departure.
If traveling in a rental car, check with the rental company before booking.
You may need an NOC (No Objection Certificate) or other written authorization confirming that the vehicle is permitted to enter Oman.
Not all UAE rental vehicles are allowed to cross into Oman.
Vehicles financed through a bank may require additional authorization or a clearance certificate.
Check with the finance provider in advance.
The registered owner should normally be present when crossing the border unless the driver carries valid authorization that meets current border requirements.
We recommend bringing:
Towels, life jackets, and snorkelling equipment are included.
The full-day Musandam tour from Dubai is suitable for:
Families with young children can join, but parents should consider the early departure, border crossing, and overall length of the day.
A Musandam day trip from Dubai offers a completely different landscape without requiring an overnight stay.
Within the same day, visitors can leave Dubai’s urban environment and experience:
With transportation included in the Dubai package, travelers do not need to arrange their own vehicle for the journey.
Price: USD 105 per adult
Price: USD 98 per adult
Price: USD 49 per adult
Experience one of the most spectacular coastal landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula on a Musandam tour from Dubai.
Travel to Khasab, board a traditional Omani dhow, and spend the day cruising through Khor Sham surrounded by mountains and turquoise water.
Swim and snorkel near the islands, enjoy a buffet lunch onboard, relax on the dhow, and watch for dolphins along the way.
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