Masood Hidden Beach, located on the western side of Salalah, is one of the most secluded and picturesque beaches in Oman. Often referred to as a secret beach in Salalah, it features a small yet stunning patch of soft white sand, surrounded by rugged mountains on all sides, creating a serene and intimate coastal escape.

This hidden gem of Dhofar is perfect for travelers looking to escape the crowds and connect with nature. The contrast of the turquoise waters, white sand, and rocky cliffs makes Masood Hidden Beach a breathtaking spot for relaxation, photography, and quiet reflection. It’s truly one of the best-kept secrets of Oman’s coastline.

Further Reading:

• Top Places to Visit in Salalah
• Complete Guide About Beaches in Salalah
• Best Place to Stay in Salalah

Bird’s Eye View of Masood Beach

Masood pristine beach is not accessible directly but its sight is beautiful and unique. After a little drive from Mughsail Blowholes on Sultan Qaboos Street, you will reach to a viewing point. Although, there are couple of viewing points for Masood Beach, but the first one has the best view.

The viewpoint, from where this beach can be viewed, is at an altitude and offers an aerial view. This bird’s eye view makes the whole scenery a little more mesmerizing.

A Small Beach with Lagoon

The beach length is only 250 meters. This makes it one of the smallest beaches in Oman, yet a beautiful one. A 40 minute drive from Salalah is worthy for this view.

The lagoon on its left side, before the cliff, makes the landscape further stunning.

Sandwiched between Mughsail and Fazayah Beaches

Masood Hidden Beach is perfectly nestled between two of Salalah’s most iconic coastal destinations—the amazing Mughsail Beach and the pristine Al Fazayah Beach. Located just 5 kilometers from Mughsail Beach and about 50 kilometers from Salalah city center, this secluded beach offers a quiet, untouched haven along Oman’s rugged coastline.

Together, Mughsail, Masood, and Fazayah form a trio of must-visit beaches in Salalah, each offering a unique blend of natural beauty, crystal-clear waters, and dramatic landscapes. Whether you’re into scenic drives, cliffside views, or tranquil swimming spots, this stretch of the Dhofar coast is unmatched in its diversity and visual splendor., we would recommend you to book a guided tour for west Salalah Beach Excursions.

Guided Tour to Hidden Beach in Salalah

There are couple of sightseeing tours, which can cover the visit to this hidden beach. The Half Day West Salalah Tour or Full Day West Salalah Tour are ideal to explore Masood Hidden Beach together with other beautiful natural sites in Dhofar like Mughsail Beach, Marneef Cave, Mughsayl Blowholes, Frankincense Park, Fazayah Beach and others.

For booking the tour, you can contact our Beautiful Salalah Tours, which is the leading online tour operator in Salalah. The company arranges the tour with the licensed guide, who are Omanis and know Salalah pretty well.

Booking the memorable tour with professional team of Beautiful Salalah is very easy. Just drop a Whatsapp message to our 24/7 customer support numbers +968 9120 6678 or +968 9012 3004 and book the trip. Alternately, you can drop an email to info@beautifulsalalah.com or book via TripAdvisor.

Beautiful Salalah Tours has 4.5 star review in TripAdvisor and is operating in Salalah since 2018. You can read all the reviews on TripAdvisor before making a decision.

Stay Near Masood Secret Beach

There are Over 100 Hotels and Apartments on Booking.com for Salalah, which you can consider for your comfortable and memorable stay.

Below are our recommendations:

Luxury: Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara: There couldn’t be any better choice of staying in Salalah other than Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. This is the finest and premium resort in the city with private pool villas, which are not available in other resorts.

Anantara is located next to the famous tourist location of Al Baleed Archeological Site, Frankincense Land Museum and is on the white sand beach of the Arabian Sea. Indeed, it is a great place to have a fun filled family vacation. Check prices, reviews, and availability here

Mid Range: Hilton Resort Salalah: Overlooking the Indian Ocean with a view of Salalah Port, Hilton Salalah Resort is ready to welcome you. This hotel is located near to Khareef Festival Area, Mughsayl Beach, Ittin Mountains and other destinations, which are famous among the Khareef Tourists. Check prices, reviews, and availability here