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The Musandam Peninsula is a region on the Straits of Hormuz, separated from the rest of Oman by the east coastline of the United Arab Emirates. It also includes the enclave Madha which is completely enclosed by the United Arab Emirates... inside of which is a tiny enclave called Nahwa that is part of UAE member Sharjah.

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• Madha

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Musandam, with its spectacular fjords, is the 'Norway' of the Middle East. This northern province is separated from the rest of Oman by the United Arab Emirates. Barren mountains that rise up to 2,000 meters or 6,500 feet above sea level jut out like fingers into the sea, creating countless inlets and coves. All of which makes for spectacular scenery.

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Musandam offers both spectacular sea and mountain views.

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• Mountains:Starting from the principal town of Musandam, 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 Dubai, especially after passing the Omani borders, is pleasurable, as it goes through breathtaking landscapes, until reaching the starting point of a dhow cruise. Where the traveller is taken out to the Hormuz Strait or similiar, see e.g. [1][2].

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