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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman · Asia
Samā’il sits on the route: 15 minutes from Sufālat Samā’il, 41km from Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain).
Samā’il is a town located in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman. With a population of 80,538, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Samā’il 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 Samā’il to your route.
Samāʾil (Arabic: سَمَائِل) is a Wilayah (Province) located in Muscat Region of the Sultanate of Oman. It is surrounded by a range of towering mountains, and its valley, Wadi Samail, is approximately 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the capital Muscat. The population is around 40,000, spread across 55 villages and towns.
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Samā’il is located in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman, Asia. The coordinates are 23.2984 latitude, 57.9531 longitude.
Samā’il has a population of approximately 80,538 people, making it a town in Oman.
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natural wonder
The Green Mountain of Oman rising to 3,075 meters with terraced rose gardens, ancient villages, and dramatic canyon viewpoints.
41 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
Oman's main mosque featuring the world's second-largest hand-woven carpet and a spectacular Swarovski crystal chandelier.
55 km · about 65 min drive
castle
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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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