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Bayt al ‘Awābī

Al Batinah South, Oman · Asia

About Bayt al ‘Awābī

Bayt al ‘Awābī works well as a base: 25 minutes from Rustaq, 9km from Wadi Bani Awf & Snake Canyon.

Bayt al ‘Awābī is a town located in Al Batinah South, Oman. With a population of 10,711, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Bayt al ‘Awābī sits in Oman. It's in the Asia/Muscat time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bayt al ‘Awābī to your route.

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Where is Bayt al ‘Awābī located?

Bayt al ‘Awābī is located in Al Batinah South, Oman, Asia. The coordinates are 23.3032 latitude, 57.5246 longitude.

What is the population of Bayt al ‘Awābī?

Bayt al ‘Awābī has a population of approximately 10,711 people, making it a town in Oman.

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Quick Information

Population
10,711
Continent
Asia
Country
Oman
Region
Al Batinah South
Timezone
Asia/Muscat
Coordinates
23.3032, 57.5246

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AsiaOmanAl Batinah SouthTown

Worth the detour from Bayt al ‘Awābī

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Wadi Bani Awf & Snake Canyon

Oman's most demanding off-road route climbs from the Batinah plain into the Hajar Mountains on loose gravel switchbacks, passing the slot entrance to Snake Canyon before cresting toward Sharaf Al Alamayn. Strictly 4WD, and one of the great drives of Arabia.

9 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bilad Sayt

A cluster of ochre stone houses stacked above emerald terraced fields, hidden in a bowl of the Hajar Mountains at the far end of the Wadi Bani Awf track. Reachable only by 4WD, which is why it stays quiet.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain)

The Green Mountain of Oman rising to 3,075 meters with terraced rose gardens, ancient villages, and dramatic canyon viewpoints.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Jebel Shams (Grand Canyon of Oman)

Oman's highest mountain overlooks Wadi Ghul, the 'Grand Canyon of Arabia': a 1,000 m sheer-walled chasm reached by a steep part-gravel mountain road to the rim.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Misfat Al Abriyeen

A mud-brick village clinging to a cliff at 900m, its date palm terraces fed by a falaj irrigation channel over 2,000 years old. Narrow shaded lanes run between the houses and out into the plantation.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Al Hoota Cave

A two-million-year-old limestone cave system at the foot of Jebel Shams, with an underground lake home to blind Garra barreimiae fish. Around 500m of the 5km system is open on a guided walkway.

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Nizwa Fort

A massive 17th-century fort with the largest round tower in Arabia, overlooking the historic Nizwa souk famous for its traditional cattle and goat market.

41 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Bahla Fort

A UNESCO-listed massive mud-brick fortress in Oman's interior dating to the 13th century, surrounded by a 12-kilometer defensive wall.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Bayt al ‘Awābī

  • Right hereWadi Bani Awf & Snake CanyonOman's most demanding off-road route climbs from the Batinah plain into the Hajar Mountains on loose gravel switchbacks, passing the slot entrance to Snake Canyon before cresting toward Sharaf Al Alamayn. Strictly 4WD, and one of the great drives of Arabia.
  • 19 kmBilad SaytA cluster of ochre stone houses stacked above emerald terraced fields, hidden in a bowl of the Hajar Mountains at the far end of the Wadi Bani Awf track. Reachable only by 4WD, which is why it stays quiet.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bayt al ‘Awābī.

Rustaq

🇴🇲 Oman

14 km awayPop. 120,000

Nizwá

🇴🇲 Oman

41 km awayPop. 72,076

Bahlā’

🇴🇲 Oman

43 km awayPop. 54,338

Samā’il

🇴🇲 Oman

44 km awayPop. 80,538

Izkī

🇴🇲 Oman

48 km awayPop. 36,203

Sufālat Samā’il

🇴🇲 Oman

50 km awayPop. 47,718

Barkā’

🇴🇲 Oman

56 km awayPop. 81,647

As Suwayq

🇴🇲 Oman

61 km awayPop. 107,143

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