Khasab Musandam Beach Camping
Khasab Musandam beach camping brings you closer to the fjords than any hotel can. Dhow cruise by day, campfire and stars by night, breakfast at Saifa Ghareeb at sunrise.
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📍 Morning and Evening Departures
🔄 Free Cancellation Up to 48 Hours
From AED 450 Per Person
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Daily Departures
Oct – April
Transport
Self Drive
Reporting Time
09:30 or 16:30
Tour Type
Shared
Duration
23 Hours
Departs From
Khasab
Price From
AED 450
💰 Pricing
- AED 450 per adult (10 years and above)
- AED 350 per child (4 to 10 years)
- Private boat options available
- Group discounts available
✅ Book With Confidence
🔒 50% deposit to confirm booking
🔄 Free cancellation up to 48 hours
✅ Instant booking confirmation
⛺ Tents and sleeping mats provided
🚐 Transport from UAE available separately
✅ Included
✓ Full day dhow cruise musandam fjords
✓ Dolphin watching at the fjord entrance
✓ Telegraph Island and Seebi Island snorkeling
✓ Towels, snorkeling gear and life jackets
✓ Toilet and shower facility on boat and campsite
✓ Speed boat transfer to Saifa Ghareeb beach
✓ Tents, sleeping mats, blankets and pillows
✓ Chairs, dining tables and decorated Majlis
✓ Campfire, music and lighting at the campsite
✓ BBQ dinner on the beach at sunset
✓ Breakfast on the beach at sunrise
✓ Water, coffee, tea and fresh fruits throughout
✓ English and Arabic speaking crew
❌ Not Included
✗ Oman visa, 5 OMR per person, if required
✗ UAE exit fee, AED 35 per person
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Lunch on board
✗ Transport from UAE (available to add separately)
A night in Khasab Musandam beach camping
The day begins on the water and ends under the stars at Saif Al Ghareeb, a small beach with no road in, beneath Jebel Al Harim, looking over the Gulf of Oman.
At 10:00 AM the dhow leaves Khasab port into Khor Sham, passing the fishing villages of Nadafi, Qanaha, Maqlab, Seeb and Sham, reachable only by boat. Telegraph Island and Seebi Island are the two snorkeling stops.
In the afternoon a speed boat carries guests to the beach, where the crew has already pitched tents and laid out sleeping mats, blankets and pillows. Chairs, dining tables and a decorated Majlis are ready on arrival. As the sun drops behind the mountains, campfire, music and lighting come on. Dinner is a beach BBQ at sunset, breakfast at sunrise.
Khasab Beach Camping Itinerary
09:30 AM — Dockside at Khasab Port
Your dhow and crew are ready at the dock. Board when you arrive, get settled on deck and the crew serves Arabic coffee, tea, fresh fruits and soft drinks while the boat prepares to depart.
10:00 AM — Dhow Departs into Khor Sham
The dhow leaves Khasab port and turns into Khor Sham, passing the fishing villages of Nadafi, Qanaha, Maqlab, Seeb and Sham, all reachable only by boat.
10:45 AM — Dolphin Watching
Spinner dolphins and humpback dolphins are both common along this stretch of Khor Sham. The crew cuts the engine when a pod is spotted, and the dolphins often come in close on their own, sometimes riding the bow wave or surfacing alongside the boat for several minutes before moving on. Sightings aren’t guaranteed on every trip, but this stretch of water is one of the more reliable spots in the fjord for them.
11:30 AM — Telegraph Island
The dhow anchors at Telegraph Island, named after the British relay station built here in 1864 as part of the first submarine telegraph cable linking Britain to India. The stone ruins are still visible above the waterline. Below the surface, the water is shallow and clear enough to see butterfly fish, groupers and coral formations without diving. Snorkeling gear and kayaks go in the water here, and this is usually the longer of the two swim stops.
01:00 PM — Lunch on Deck
As the dhow pulls away from Telegraph Island, lunch comes out on deck, fried chicken, lentil curry, mixed vegetable curry, rice, Arabic bread, hummus and salad, with soft drinks and water throughout. Most guests eat while the boat is already moving toward Seebi Island, and enjoy the views of musandam fjords.
02:00 PM — Seebi Island, Afternoon Swim
Seebi Island sits further along Khor Sham, and the water here tends to be calmer and clearer than at Telegraph Island, with more visible coral and a noticeably higher concentration of fish. It’s a shorter stop than the morning one, but many guests find the visibility better, making it worth the second swim even after Telegraph Island.
04:00 PM — Speed Boat Transfer to Saif Al Ghareeb
Guests transfer from the dhow onto a speed boat for the run to Saif Al Ghareeb, a beach with no road access at all, tucked beneath Jebel Al Harim and facing the open Gulf of Oman. The transfer takes a fraction of the time the dhow would, and it’s the only way in or out of this particular stretch of coastline.
06:30 PM — Campfire and Evening Setup
As the sun drops behind the mountains, the crew lights the campfire and sets up music and lighting around the camp. This is typically when the beach empties of daylight activity and the evening slows down.
07:00 PM — BBQ Dinner on the Beach
BBQ dinner is served on the beach including chicken kebab, grilled fish, rice, fried chicken, beef kebab, and fresh salad. After the dinner guests gather around the campfire and enjoy music. Guests sleep in tents pitched directly on the sand. All sleeping arrangements are provided to enjoy a night in beach campsite.
02:25 PM — Jebel Al Harim Summit
The 4×4 reaches the summit of Jebel Al Harim, the Mountain of Women, at 2,087 meters. Views extend across the full Musandam Peninsula and out toward the Gulf of Oman.
07:00 AM — Breakfast at Sunrise
Breakfast is served on the beach as the sun comes up over the water, with the mountains still catching the early light behind the camp.
09:00 AM – Return or Join The Cruise
- Speed Boat Transfer: If you joined the morning departure then a speed boat will bring you back to the Khasab port.
- Join the day’s full cruise (10:00 AM–4:00 PM) for guests who arrived the evening before, retracing the same route through Khor Sham, dolphins, Telegraph Island, lunch and Seebi Island, returning to Khasab port at 4:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the tour depart and what are the options?
The day starts at Khasab port at 9:00 AM and ends back in Khasab by 4:00 PM. The morning cruise departs at 9:30 AM and returns by 12:00 PM. The afternoon safari departs at 1:00 PM and returns by 4:00 PM.
Where exactly is Saifa Ghareeb beach?
Both the cruise and the safari depart from central Khasab. The morning cruise departs from Khasab Dhow Port. The afternoon safari picks you up from the same area. We send full directions, a Google Maps link and a local contact number via WhatsApp the evening before departure.
What sleeping arrangements are provided on the beach?
All guests must carry their original passport with a minimum of 90 days validity from the date of travel. UAE residents must also carry their Emirates ID with a minimum of 90 days validity. Photocopies and digital copies are not accepted at the Oman border. If you hold multiple nationalities, bring all passports. Children and infants require their own valid passport regardless of age.
Is beach camping suitable for children and families?
No. Rented vehicles, cars under bank mortgage or finance, and borrowed vehicles are not permitted to cross the UAE–Oman border at Al Dara without a notarised NOC from the court. If your vehicle falls into any of these categories, you will need to obtain a notarised NOC before travel or arrange an alternative vehicle. WhatsApp us before booking if you are unsure and we will advise accordingly.
What food is included?
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure receive a full refund within 7 days. Cancellations within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable and the deposit cannot be used toward a future booking.
Can I cross the Oman border in a rented, financed or borrowed car?
Yes. Life jackets are provided on the cruise and nobody is required to swim or snorkel. The safari is done entirely from inside a comfortable 4×4 with short walks at each stop. Both experiences are suitable for all ages. Please note the mountain safari is not recommended for pregnant women due to the unpaved mountain roads. Let us know the ages of any children at the time of booking.
What is the cancellation and deposit policy?
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure receive a full refund within 7 days. Cancellations within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable and the deposit cannot be used toward a future booking.
What is the cancellation and deposit policy?
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure receive a full refund within 7 days. Cancellations within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable and the deposit cannot be used toward a future booking.
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Border Crossing Requirements
🛂 Documents Validity
✓ Passport: Minimum 03 months validity from travel date.
✓ Emirates ID: Minimum 90 days validity, UAE residents only, confirmed at booking.
✓ Multiple passports: If you have multiple passports, bring all at border.
✓ Original documents only, no photocopies accepted.
⛔ Visa Restrictions
✗ Single entry visa holders not permitted (some nationalities).
✗ Visa in process, pending status or cancelled not accepted.
✗ Dependent visa holders must be accompanied by sponsor
✓ Guests are responsible for their own visa eligibility — self-drive tour.
🚗 Vehicle Requirements
✓ Vehicle registration card (Mulkiya) required at the border.
✓ Car insurance for Oman is required. Available at the border, around 100 AED.
✗ Rented vehicles require a NOC from the rental company to cross the border.
✗ Bank financed or mortgaged vehicles are not allowed to cross the border.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
- A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking, without deposit payment booking cannot be confirmed.
- Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure receive a full refund within 7 days.
- Cancellations within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable and the deposit cannot be used toward a future booking.
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Morning and evening departures from Khasab port. We confirm on WhatsApp within minutes.
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