Khasab Castle — Attraction in Musandam Governorate

Khasab castle nonetheless cuts quite a dash with its four stone turrets and fine crenellations. Built by the Portuguese in the 17th century around a much older circular tower, this well-preserved fort now houses one of the best little ethnographic museums in Oman. The central tower displays the peninsula's flora and fauna and a video highlighting the famous sea chants of local fishermen. According to Dr. Anny.P., Khasab is a city in an Oman exclave bordering the United Arab Emirates, Also a city in an Oman exclave bordering the United Arab Emirates. It is the capital of the Musandam Governorate, and because of its wide fjord-like craggy inlets and barren mountains capes, it has been called the "Norway of Arabia." Visiting information: • Opening time: From Saturday to Thursday (9am – 4pm), Friday (8am – 11am) • Entry fees: 500 baizas for adults. • Rating in google map: 4.5 • Facilities: handicap friendly site, toilets, café, guides, and...

Nice historical place. Khasab (Arabic: خَصَب‎, romanized: Ḫaṣab) is a city in an exclave of Oman bordering the United Arab Emirates. It is the local capital of the Musandam Governorate, and has frequently been dubbed the "Norway of Arabia" because of its extensive fjord-like craggy inlets and desolate mountainscapes. Khasab is a small city when compared to nearby cities of the United Arab Emirates. It has many residents who mostly live in mainland Oman and come to Khasab for vacations. There is a huge population of Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, like in mainland Oman, who work in restaurants, grocery stores, supermarkets, tour operators and many...

Khasab Oman is an interesting place. It is very small and there is nothing really there. But the serene, peaceful and quiet atmosphere that this area sits in the Arabian Gulf Sea, is actually kind of nice to visit. The waters are crystal clear and very peaceful. Khasab Castle was nothing major to look at, but it was very interesting because they did a lot of recreations of what life used to be like in that area. I just so happen to be on a cruise that made a stop in Muscat Oman, as well as Khasab Oman. I would definitely say this is a place to visit. But go during the winter months, because it was only in the low 80s but it was pretty brutal by...