Road Trip to Oman from Dubai – Hatta, Sohar, Muscat, Muttrah, Bimmah, Wadi Shab, Sur, Nizwa & Ibri

We wanted to go to this road trip for a really really long time. So when we got the Id holidays, we packed our bags and camping sets and started our trip.

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21:00, April, 8, 2024

Hatta- Suhaila lake

We started late from our home. So we reached late to Hatta. The way to the Suhaila lake is pitch dark and the waze or google map didn't help much. We should have started earlier and reached there when the sun was still shining. We found a place (It was pretty crowded). We pitched out tent, started some fire and ate the biriyani we had bought on the way. The next day view were amazing. We woke up leisurely (slept off after seeing the sunrise for a bit). We freshened up a little bit and made our way towards the Oman border.

12:45, April, 9, 2024

Sohar- Sohar fort

We went through the Oman border in the morning. We had all the documents ready and then we took the vehicle insurance for 5 days. We then went to see the Sohar fort first as we saw that its open only till 1 pm. It was beautiful to see from outside. Unfortunately, maybe its because if Id, It was closed. So we enjoyed the view from outside. Chilled there for a while and then went on to take some rest at the hotel.

April, 9, 2024

Royal Garden Hotel - Sohar

We then went to to the Royal garden Hotel to freshen up and rest up a little bit. It was a good hotel to rest up.
Bed comfort - very good

Bed neatness- very good

Washroom cleanliness- very good.

AC- working very well

Wifi- very good

18:20, April, 9, 2024

Sohar Corniche and Beach

After freshening up and resting up a bit we went out. We wanted to go to sohar souq first. But we decided not to (we may have gone to wrong place but it seemed very empty from outside when we went). We then went to sohar corniche and beach. It was extremely peaceful. and relaxing to spend the evening in this place. I definitely relaxed in this place. We had portable chairs in our car- we sat at the beach for a while.

19:37, April, 9, 2024

Safeer Mall, Sohar

We then went to the Safeer mall. It was good. we ate some snacks and took some food for dinner. While going back to hotel, we saw may individual fireworks in the night. It was exciting to see them in the night sky.

14:45, April, 10, 2024

Muscat- Royal Opera House

We woke up leisurely (kind of late than what we expected. Should have used the alarm). We had our brunch on the way. We could not visit the Grand mosque as we got late and it closes by 1pm . So we enjoyed the beauty from outside. On the way to the grand mosque, we saw the clock tower. We then reached the Royal opera house in muscat. It was huge and photogenic. We spent some time there

16:05, April, 10, 2024

Muscat- Oman Avenue Mall

We went to the Oman Avenue mall. Chilled there for a while, ate some snacks and roamed. It was a good mall to spend some time.

17:02, April, 10, 2024

Mutthrah Fort

We reached Mutthrah after that. Being the Id holiday, it was super extremely crowded. I wanted to go up the mutthrah fort, but there was no official entrance or we didn't find it. There was no official person there. So we decided to just skip going up

17:33, April, 10, 2024

Muttrah Souq

We went inside the mutthrah souq. It was a good experience. I bought a scarf and a souvenier. It was very crowded but spacious enough to walk. We looked around and then came out.

17:58, April, 10, 2024

Muttrah Corniche

We then went around the corniche. It was very beautiful and worth spending time. But because we came on a holiday, we couldn't get the parking space twice. So we drove around the corniche for a while

18:10, April, 10, 2024

Muscat Gate museum

We saw the museum from outside on the way. It was probably closed. So we enjoyed the view from outside

18:22, April, 10, 2024

Shri Shiv Mandir

We finally went to an old temple in Muskat. The temple was a bit inside and took us some time to find but waze and google map helped us. The temple is over 100 years old. It was very peaceful as soon as we reached there. It was well maintained and good. We spent a good amount of time there. We finally booked a hotel and left from there.

19:20, April, 10, 2024

Ramee guestline hotel, Qurum

The hotel was average.

Bed comfort- average

Bed neatness- good

Washroom cleanliness- good

AC- good

Wifi- average

Breakfast - good

11:15, April, 11, 2024

Drive towards Bimmah

The next morning, we had breakfast at the hotel and started our journey towards Bimmah. The drive was magical with amazing views

11:46, April, 11, 2024

Bimmah Sink hole

We reached the Bimmah sinkhole. It was amazing. The turquoise water looked amazing. We went down the stairs, enjoyed the view for a while. We didn't go into the water. We left in a while

14:43, April, 11, 2024

Wadi Shab

From there we went to the famous wadi shab. We reached there at 1 pm. It was obviously crowded with vehicles everywhere. We went to a small grocery nearby, got some snacks. We parked our car finally and went towards the boat which will take us towards the start of the trek.

There was a long line wait for the boat. But we didn't get bored or anything. It was worth it. We didn't finish the whole of the trek. We went half way and came back. It was really fun. There was another long line for the boat back. We finally went to the car. It was a lot of traffic out. We finally got out.

18:04, April, 11, 2024

Al Ayjah Plaza hotel, Sur

We reached Sur and went to the Al Ayjah plaza hotel. The hotel was good. We got to see the sunset from the hotel.

Bed comfort- good

Bed neatness- good

Washroon cleaniliness- good

AC- good

Wifi- Bad

Dinner- room service - average

18:40, April, 11, 2024

Al Ayjah Light house

We then went to explore the town. We then reached the light house. It was amazing. It had the views of the whole area including the suspension bridge (Khor al Batah Bridge). It has amazing views all around.

18:40, April, 11, 2024

Khor al Batah Bridge

We then drove around the beautiful city at night. We went through the suspension bridge. We finally called it a aday and went back to hotel.

9:40, April, 12, 2024

Dhow factory and museum, Sur

We checked out of the hotel the next day morning after having breakfast. We then went to the museum. It was well maintained and amazing. I love history and to know how things happen. So this place was very entertaining for me. We even got onto things and looked around.

13:23, April, 12, 2024

Drive towards Nizwa

We started our drive towards Nizwa after the museum. It was considerable a long drive. But it was scenic and peaceful.

14:25, April, 12, 2024

Nizwa grand mall

We went to the Nizwa grand mall after reaching Nizwa. It was a big mall and very spacious. We had our lunch there in the food court

16:18, April, 12, 2024

Nizwa fort

It was a very beautiful and very informative place. We enjoyed the surroundings spent some time there.

17:27, April, 12, 2024

Nizwa Souq

We then went to the Nizwa souq. It was pretty crowded on that particular day. My be because its Friday. We couldn't buy anything as we felt it was a bit pricey for us. Maybe if we explored more we would find something we love. But we were very tired by then.

19:07, April, 12, 2024

Jabreen Castle

We saw the castle from outside. It seemed like it was closed.

April, 12, 2024

Remal Ibri Hotel

We should have went to a hotel in Nizwa. But we decided to go to Ibri and stay in a hotel there. We finally reached our hotel. It was actually an amazing hotel for its low price.

10:16, April, 13, 2024

Ibri Castle

We woke up the next day, had breakfast. We spent some time near the Ibri castle. It was closed that day. So we enjoyed the view from the outside

April, 13, 2024

Back to Dubai

We had an urgent appointment. So we decided to head back to Dubai early. All in all it was a fun trip