Travel advisory · OmanSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Oman.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Yemen border area · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, US
- Duqm · avoid non-essential travel · France, US
- Musandam · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, US
Also named by one government: Strait of Hormuz and other sensitive maritime areas (New Zealand), High seas of the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea (Ireland), Salalah (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Regional tensions | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Reconsider travel | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid non-essential travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Increased caution across the whole country (zone de vigilance renforcée) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Musandam
Fjord inlets, mountain wadis and a border crossing on Oman's northern peninsula above the Strait of Hormuz.
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Musandam is a mountainous peninsula at the northern tip of Oman, above the Strait of Hormuz. Its name, Ruus Al Jibal, means Capes of the Mountains, and the peninsula is the northernmost part of the Western Hajar Mountains. Most of the land rises to peaks of about 2,000 m, with a narrow coastal plain that widens southward toward Ras Al Khaimah. People go for the fjord area around Elphinstone Inlet and for Khasab, one of the main towns on the Omani side.
Most of the peninsula belongs to Oman's Musandam Governorate, but the northern part of Ras Al Khaimah and parts of Dibba belong to the UAE. Moving between the two sides means crossing an international border, so allow time for passport checks. Inland, you find Wadi Bih, the largest wadi in Musandam, and Jebel Harim, the highest mountain. Winters can be fairly cool in the mountains, so bring a layer if you plan to drive the high roads. A few days is a practical length for a trip built around the coast and the mountains.
Musandam in five
- Check the Oman entry rules before you bookOman's Musandam Governorate covers most of the peninsula, while the north and parts of Dibba belong to the UAE. Check visa or e-visa rules for your passport with the Royal Oman Police before you book.Visas and entry
- Carry rials and dirhams for the two sidesThe Omani side uses the rial and the Emirati side uses the dirham. Moving between them means crossing an international border, so carry the right currency for each side.Money and costs
- Take a boat trip into Elphinstone InletElphinstone Inlet is a fjord area on the peninsula. Check what a boat trip includes and how long it runs before you pay.Tours and tickets
- Download offline maps before the mountain roadsThe peninsula is mountainous, with peaks reaching about 2,000 m, and mobile signal can be patchy between towns. Save maps for the whole route while you still have a connection.Phones and eSIM
- Plan a car or driver for the borderRoads on the peninsula climb through mountain terrain, and the Omani and Emirati parts meet at a border crossing. Arrange transport that covers the crossing before you set off.Getting around
Things to do in Musandam
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Need to know
- Currency
- Omani rial (OMR) in Oman; UAE dirham (AED) in the Emirati part
- Entry
- Visa or e-visa for Oman; rules vary by passport, so check before you travel
- Emergency
- 9999 police, 999 ambulance on the Omani side
- Tipping
- Not expected; a small tip is appreciated, and some bills include a service charge
- Time
- UTC+4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear4 rainy daysHigh23°Low18°Cool, mildJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, mild
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low19°Mild, dryFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, dry
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Warm, dryMarchClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low26°Warm, dryAprilClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- MayClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low29°Hot, dryMayClear
Mixed
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 29°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low31°Hot, humidJuneClear
Poor
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 31°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low32°Hot, humidJulyClear
Poor
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 32°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low31°Hot, humidAugustClear
Poor
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 31°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low30°Hot, humidSeptemberClear
Poor
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 30°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh33°Low28°Warm, dryOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- NovemberClear2 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Mild, dryNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, dry
- DecemberClear3 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°Cool, mildDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, mild
Average daily high and low in Khasab, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Musandam
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
29
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 53%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 3%
Musandam
01:14 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today33°25°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed31°25°5%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu30°23°3%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Fri33°22°0%Friday: Clear. High 33°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat33°24°0%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 33°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun31°24°0%Sunday: Clear. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 12:27 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.3845 OMR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Dibba (Oman)Check travel time on a map before you set offA coastal town on the Gulf of Oman side of the peninsula.Read the guide
- Ras Al KhaimahCheck travel time on a map, plus the border crossingThe northern part of Ras Al Khaimah lies on the UAE side of the peninsula, so the trip crosses the border.Read the guide
- Elphinstone InletCheck boat times before you bookA fjord area that is best seen by boat.Read the guide
Before you go to Musandam
Rules for Musandam, checked
- Oman's entry rules depend on your passport, so check visa and e-visa requirements with the Royal Oman Police before you travel.
- The Omani and Emirati parts of the peninsula are divided by an international border, so keep your passport with you when you cross.
- Check Omani customs rules on alcohol and prescription medicines before you pack them.
- Dress modestly in villages and when visiting mosques, covering shoulders and knees.
Plan around Musandam
Oman's entry, transport and money for a trip to Musandam
Read the guideGetting around MusandamRoads, driver hire and the border crossing to the UAE
Read the guideVisas and entryOman entry rules by passport before you book
Read the guideMoney and costsRials and dirhams, and what a day costs on each side
Read the guideWhere to stayGuesthouses and hotels in Khasab and Dibba
Read the guideTours and ticketsBoat trips to the fjords and day tours from the towns
Read the guideMusandam FAQ
Is Musandam worth visiting?
Yes, for the mountains, Elphinstone Inlet and the coast. It suits a few days of mountain driving and boat trips rather than city sightseeing.
Is Musandam in Oman or the UAE?
Both. Most of the peninsula is Oman's Musandam Governorate, while the northern part of Ras Al Khaimah and parts of Dibba belong to the UAE.
How do you get to Musandam?
Routes into the peninsula can include a border crossing, so check the crossing rules before you travel.
How many days do you need in Musandam?
Two or three nights covers Khasab, a boat trip and a mountain drive. Add a night if you want to cross to the Emirati part.
What is the best time to visit Musandam?
November to March, when days are mild. Winters can be fairly cool in the high mountains, so bring a layer for high roads.