Muscat Travel Guide

Beaches in Oman

With a coastline stretching 1,060 miles (1,700km) along the Arabian Sea, it is unsurprising that Oman boasts a stunning array of sunny, swimmer-friendly beaches. As the Omani government seeks to promote tourism throughout the country, its beaches have become a focal-point for this exercise, with more and more fun beach activities - such as diving, kite-surfing and jet-skiing - being offered on its shores. There has also been a huge spike in the development of luxury beach resorts up and down the Omani coastline, offering visitors an air-conditioned retreat from the blazing sun and sand. Some of Oman's best beaches include Qurum Beach, which is located in Muscat (below the Crowne Plaza Hotel) - a beach which is perfectly set up for family vacationers, featuring picnic areas and shady palm trees. Qantab Beach, located a short drive from central Muscat, has an established local fishing trade, and tourists are strongly encouraged to take a trip out with one of the local fisherman to ex