natural wonder
Bimmah Sinkhole
A 50 m-wide collapsed limestone sinkhole filled with luminous turquoise water, an easy swim stop just off the Muscat–Sur coastal highway at Hawiyat Najm Park.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Muscat, Oman · Asia
Qurayyāt is worth a stop: 1 hours from Muscat, 30km from Bimmah Sinkhole.
Qurayyāt is a town located in Muscat, Oman. With a population of 63,133, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Qurayyāt 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 Qurayyāt to your route.
Qurayyat is a small fishing town 83 km southeast of Muscat, Oman, adjacent to the towns of Sur, Diman Wa Tayeen and Aamerat.
A popular stopping point on the way to Sur, Qurayyat is in itself also a very popular destination for Muscat.
On 28 June 2018, Qurayyat set the record for the highest daily "low" temperatureRead more
ever recorded at 42.6 °C (108.7 °F).
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Qurayyāt is located in Muscat, Oman, Asia. The coordinates are 23.2630 latitude, 58.9201 longitude.
Qurayyāt has a population of approximately 63,133 people, making it a town in Oman.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A 50 m-wide collapsed limestone sinkhole filled with luminous turquoise water, an easy swim stop just off the Muscat–Sur coastal highway at Hawiyat Najm Park.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Oman's historic capital district with the stunning Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, royal palaces, and the atmospheric Mutrah Souq.
51 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular canyon with turquoise pools connected by swimming sections, ending in a hidden cave with a waterfall deep inside the gorge.
56 km · about 65 min drive
coastal drive
A smooth coastal highway tracing the Gulf of Oman past white cliffs, wadi mouths and beaches, linking Muscat with Sur via Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach and Wadi Shab.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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