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RE: Kumzar, Musandam, Oman - access question

by genghis_caterpillar 23 April 2012

We stopped off in Kumzar last August, and there was no issue then. However, Oman has really started pushing tourism in Khasab to generate…
RE: travel dubai to khasab(oman) by bus or share taxi.

by dxb1969 14 April 2012

I'm not aware of any shared taxis operating all the way between Dubai or Sharjah to Khasab. They do operate from Dubai to Muscat but the…
Re: Ras Al Khaimah?

by tallybalt 08 March 2012

I go camping/hiking outside RAK fairly often. The difficulty for a tourist is that there's no clearly defined destination that you can…
RE: Mussadam Khassab Turban كوفية

by genghis_caterpillar 12 February 2012

Yes you can buy them in Khasab. A cheap machine made version will cost around 5 - 10 OR. The best quality hand embroidered ones go…
RE: Mussadam Khassab Turban كوفية

by Kali737 12 February 2012

If you mean the round hats that Omani men wear then I'm sure it will be easy to find them though I've never looked in Khasab. No idea…
Khasab

by Apatride 23 January 2012

is there a decent hotel in Khasab? in any case , is it worth to spend a night there? how much would cost a boat trip in the strait? is…
RE: From Dubai to Muscat (Oman)

by dxb1969 23 January 2012

First, search Thorntree for related threads, as this question comes up frequently: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?thre…
RE: Ras-Al-Khaiman to Khasab by car

by dxb1969 20 January 2012

In Dubai, for Fish and general Asian food, I would try some of the restaurants either around Diyafah Street, Satwa, Trade Centre Road…
RE: Ras-Al-Khaiman to Khasab by car

by cheminement 20 January 2012

Thanks dxb 1969 otherwise would you recommend some nice authentic food places in Dubai, AD or around? We like fresh grill fishes and exoti…
RE: Ras-Al-Khaiman to Khasab by car

by dxb1969 20 January 2012

There are dhow cruises available from Khasab. I don't think they go as far as Kumza but maybe you can rent a private boat for that. I…
RE: Ras-Al-Khaiman to Khasab by car

by cheminement 19 January 2012

Thanks for your answer dxb1969 I do believe Khasab is worth a visit. is it possible to get a ride on a boat or dhows, when there? any…
RE: Ras-Al-Khaiman to Khasab by car

by dxb1969 19 January 2012

Some car rental companies allow vehicles to be taken to Oman, others do not. Check with the rental company before you book. the journey…
Ras-Al-Khaiman to Khasab by car

by cheminement 18 January 2012

Is it possible to drive with a rented car from Ras-Al-Khaiman to Khasab in Oman? Is it allowed by car companies? Does it take a long time?…
RE: Muscat-Musamdam ferry, good idea?

by genghis_caterpillar 31 December 2011

I've never used the ferry - mostly because of the "fuel-guzzling white elephant" aspect of it, which meant that until very recently there…
RE: DUBAI-MUSANDAM

by dxb1969 30 November 2011

You can book a day trip from Dubai to Musandam through Khasab Travel & Tours. For hotels, I assume you mean in Dubai? I always recommend…
Driving into Oman via Dibba and camping.

by cuttynz 22 November 2011

Hi My wife and I are planning to visit my sister in Dubai early December. We want to drive into Oman visit Dibba/Daba and take the Wadi…
Re: Khasab, Musandam to Dubai by public transport

by jessil 11 October 2011

Helllo.. You will get omani sharing taxi's to dubai/sharjah from khassab... taxi is going to very expensive till dubai. not tell than…
Re: Khasab, Musandam to Dubai by public transport

by digbyross 08 October 2011

Thanks for that. I might just have to play it by ear and see what happens I think.
RE: Khasab, Musandam to Dubai by public transport

by dxb1969 07 October 2011

I imagine you could easily find a taxi or some form of shared transport in Khasab to take you to the U.A.E border, it's about 25km if…
Khasab, Musandam to Dubai by public transport

by digbyross 06 October 2011

I am flying to Khasab on the 18th Nov from Muscat. I will probably spend 1 or 2 days here before trying to get to Dubai. I am unable to…
RE: Question re Khasab

by dxb1969 27 September 2011

Costs in Oman are broadly similar to Dubai. Accommodation is perhaps a little more expensive in Oman, if you are talking about international…
Re: Question re Khasab

by brazilfan 27 September 2011

Thanks very much for your answer. Can you give me an idea of costs in Oman in comparison with Dubai. We will be eating out 3 times…
Re: Question re Khasab

by dxb1969 27 September 2011

I would imagine a taxi might be several hundred dirhams, as it's around a 2 hour trip from Dubai to the Oman border in Ras Al Khaimah.…
RE: Dubai to Oman Tours and Visa Issues for Non-Approved Countries?

by camelicious 26 September 2011

If you go to Khasab, you must pass through immigration, have your UAE visa cancelled and get an Oman visa (if your passport allows visa…
RE: Dubai to Oman Tours and Visa Issues for Non-Approved Countries?

by dxb1969 25 September 2011

As I mentioned before, I think you need to take proper advice from someone like Khasab Travel & Tours because they presumably have to…