Oman · destination guide

Sur and Ras Al Jinz

Coastal city and nature region. The selected sights are Sur dhow-building area, Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Wadi Shab / Tiwi regional excursion.

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What to see

The places in the shortlist.

Selected sight 01

Sur dhow-building area

Selected sight 02

Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve

Selected sight 03

Wadi Shab / Tiwi regional excursion

Five editorial highlights per country; not measured city visitation ranks. OM_DESTOM_HOMEOM_TURTLEOM_AIROM_ADVOM_H3

Airports and onward access

Plan the arrival, not just the flight.

Main gateway
MCT

Muscat International Airport

Road journey along the east coast; Sur and Ras Al Jinz require separate local transfers.

Alternative airports
No alternative recorded
Alternative IATA codes
No alternative recorded
Suggested nights · editorial
1-2
Itinerary qualification
Airport reference
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Where to look

A location-led hotel reference.

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Read the location carefully.

In the destination or its stated resort area.

Reserve accommodation and guided access; follow wildlife protection rules.

Complete destination source record · 23 fields

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brand
ArabiaTour.com
destination_id
OM_D3
country_iso2
OM
country
Oman
editorial_order
3
destination
Sur and Ras Al Jinz
destination_type
Coastal city and nature region
top_sites
Sur dhow-building area | Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve | Wadi Shab / Tiwi regional excursion
main_airport_name
Muscat International Airport
main_airport_iata
MCT
alternative_airport_names
Not verified, not supplied or not applicable — not zero.
alternative_airport_iata
Not verified, not supplied or not applicable — not zero.
airport_and_ground_access_note
Road journey along the east coast; Sur and Ras Al Jinz require separate local transfers.
suggested_nights_editorial
1-2
example_hotel_id
OM_H3
example_hotel_name
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve accommodation
hotel_location_relationship
In the destination or its stated resort area.
special_access_or_safety_note
Book managed turtle viewing. follow reserve rules and flash-flood warnings.
country_advisory_summary
Regional disruption and local terrain/weather hazards remain.
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