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💡 Tips
- Climb the rotunda watchtower of Qurayyat Fort for the best panoramic views of the town and coast.
- Wadi Dayqah Dam is a favorite local picnic spot; visit in the late afternoon for cooler mountain air.
- Look for flamingos and migratory birds in the salt marshes and lagoons near the coastline.
- Qurayyat Fort is typically closed on Fridays and Saturdays, so plan your visit for a weekday.
- If you plan to kayak at the dam reservoir, carry cash as card machines in the mountains can be unreliable.
🍽 Food
Qurayyat is famous for its tuna; try it grilled at the small eateries near the fish market area.
Pick up fresh Omani bread and hummus in the town center before heading up to the Wadi Dayqah Dam.
Enjoy traditional cardamom coffee with fresh dates at the harbor while watching the boats return at sunset.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
An authentic spot to watch local fishermen offloading large catches like kingfish and tuna.
A small, functional market near the fort, good for finding traditional Omani garments and basic essentials.
Well-maintained green lawns at the top of the dam with spectacular views of the mountains and reservoir.
A small historic tower near the harbor providing a quiet spot for photos and enjoying the sea breeze.
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Qurayyat is a coastal wilayat in Muscat province with about 65,000 inhabitants, located about 95 kilometers southeast of the capital on the Gulf of Oman. The city was historically an important port and was plundered in 1507 by the Portuguese conqueror Afonso de Albuquerque before he moved on to Muscat. The 19th-century Qurayyat Fort with its pink walls was erected under Imam Asim ibn Ali. The Wadi Dayqah Dam, about 25 kilometers northwest, is, with a height of 75 meters and a storage capacity of 100 million cubic meters, the largest dam in the Sultanate of Oman and was completed in 2012. Qurayyat is an important fishing town: sardines are preserved by traditional sun-drying. The nearby beaches and Wadi Shab are popular excursion destinations.
- Location: Oman
- Nearby: Bandar Khayran (32 km)
- Population: ~63.133 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 21 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 22 |
| Rain mm | 15 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
Geography
Facts
- About 65,000 inhabitants in Muscat province
- About 95 kilometers southeast of Muscat
- Plundered in 1507 by Afonso de Albuquerque
- 19th-century Qurayyat Fort
- Wadi Dayqah Dam with a height of 75 meters
- Storage capacity of 100 million cubic meters
- The dam has been in operation since 2012
- Important fishing town for sardines
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