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The Musandam Peninsula is in Northern Oman

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Musandam is on the Strait of Hormuz, separated from the rest of Oman by the east coastline of the United Arab Emirates. It also includes the exclave Madha which is completely enclosed by the United Arab Emirates, inside of which is a truly tiny exclave called Nahwa that is part of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

The mountains have housed extremely isolated communities for centuries and many coastal villages can only be reached by boat. The population of approximately 29,000 is concentrated in the capital Khasab in the north, and the small port town of Dibba on the east coast.

Traditionally, there has been a lot of smuggling of contraband by Iranians in and out of Musandam.

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Road access is possible from both Ras Al Khaymah and (with more difficulty) Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

Oman Airlines has regular flights from Muscat to Khasab.

Entry visa is required if you are entering from United Arab Emirates. The emigration offices on the both the side of border are unorganized and slow. It take 4hr to get exit and entry visa(during holiday season in United Arab Emirates). If you traveling on private vehicle Omani insurance is must.

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Barren mountains that rise up to 2,000 metres or 6,500 feet above sea level jut out like fingers into the sea, creating countless fjord-like inlets and yield spectacular views.

• Mountains. Starting from the principal town of Khasab, a graded road straddles a ridge, high above valleys on either side. This is near Jabal Harim (Mt. Harim), the highest point in Musandam. It's used for military purposes, so the road doesn't go over the top, but veers off about 1/4 mile from the summit.

• Seacoasts. Out on the water is where to get a closer look at the fjords of Musandam. Huge chunks of rocks towering over the serene waters and little villages that are only accessible by boat.One of the striking geological features of these mountains is all the twisting and turning they've gone through over the years. It is possible to catch many of these boat trips through agencies in Dubai. The drive from the UAE, especially after passing the Omani borders, is great, as it goes through breathtaking landscapes. Dhow cruises take you out to the Hormuz Strait.

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Musandam offers both spectacular sea and mountain views.

Due to the sparse population of the Musandam Peninsula coast, wildlife is abundant in the waters along the coast. Scuba diving is one of the main and most popular tourist activities in this region, with a very competent dive center based at the Golden Tulip Hotel located immediately to the west of Khasab.

• Dolphin watching on a traditional Omani Dhow - This is a wonderful experience - the Dolphins respond to the sound of the Dhow Captains' whisles, and they come soaring along side the Dhow, putting on a show. They are incredibly agile and love to perform.

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With LuLu Hypermarket, a tourist's life in Khasab is very easy.

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