Dibba

Dibba Al Baya is a wilayat in the Musandam exclave at the tip of the Arabian Peninsula, with about 25,000 inhabitants on the Omani side. The city is administratively divided: Dibba Al-Hisn belongs to the Emirate of Sharjah, Dibba Al-Fujairah to the Emirate of Fujairah, and Dibba Al Baya to the Sultanate of Oman. In 633, the historic Battle of Dibba took place here, in which the troops of Caliph Abu Bakr under Ikrima ibn Abi Jahl defeated the apostate tribes of Oman during the Ridda Wars, thus securing Islamic rule on the peninsula. Today, Dibba Al Baya is known for its spectacular fjord landscape, where boat trips on traditional dhows lead to uninhabited bays and coral reefs. The steep limestone cliffs of Musandam rise up to 2,000 meters from the sea.

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Dibba

A strategic coastal town on the Musandam Peninsula, where majestic mountains meet the azure sea.

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Khatt

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History & landmarks

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Sauka Ancient Mound

A prehistoric mound housing archaeological findings from the early Iron Age.

Dhayah Fort

The country's only surviving mountain fort sits majestically on a steep hill, offering sweeping panoramic views.

Pļaviņas

A town at the confluence of the Daugava and Aiviekste rivers, known for its scenic riverbanks and transport history.

Nature

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Wadi Khabbab

A rugged valley on the Musandam Peninsula, characterized by barren, sharp rock faces and seasonal water pools.

Wadi Bih

Known as the Grand Canyon of the UAE, this deep gorge is a breathtaking natural wonder with spectacular rock formations.

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Jebel Harim

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Dibba Al-Hisn Fort

An ancient coastal fort that was part of a large network of defense structures on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

Wadi Wurayah National Park

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Jebel Yibir

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Wadi Asimah

A lush and green wadi distinguished by its dense vegetation and the presence of rare bird species.

Wadi Al Bih Plateau

A vast, pristine high plateau cutting deep into the mountains and offering a dramatic landscape.