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Inspiring Sunrises and sunsets in Oman (including Muscat)

Last updated on July 25, 2022 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

The bare and colorful landscapes of Oman are ideal to appreciate sunrise and sunsets:

  • on beaches,
  • in sand dunes,
  • up in the mountains, 
  • and also sunsets and sunrises and Muscat.

Just looking at these photos makes me want to go back!!!

Sunrises Sunsets Oman

Table Of Contents
Sunrises & Sunsets in Muscat 
Beach sunsets and sunrises in Oman
Turtle sunrise
Sand dunes sunset in Wahiba Sands
And Wahiba Sands sunrise
Jebel Akhdar sunset in the Omani mountains
Jebel Shams - Oman's grand canyon sunset

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Sunrises & Sunsets in Muscat 

Muscat Sunset at Al Qurum beach

Muscat beach sunset 1

Al Qurum beach is a long sandy beach on the northern coast of Muscat. It is a very popular spot. On my first day, as I was staying nearby, I ended my day walking along on the sand.

The atmosphere was great. It was the national day and a long weekend for all the Omanis so everyone was out. The beach was filled with walker, swimmer, football players, families on picnics...

Sadly a big cloud appeared just where the sun was disappearing so no crazy colors.

Muscat beach sunset 2
Muscat beach sunset 3

Off the coast of Muscat

On my second day, I did a boat tour in the morning and decided to also book a tour in the afternoon to watch the sunset from the sea (since Oman coast is to the East)

The breeze on my skin, the silence out there in the water and the sun slowly going down and disappearing behind the mountains along the coast... what a great moment!

Boat off muscat sunset 1
Boat off muscat sunset 2
Boat off muscat sunset 3

Sunset and Sunrise locations in Muscat

The coast around Muscat varies from North West to East.
Therefore you can find different locations of sunrise and sunset.

  • Best sunrise place in Muscat - The Riyam Incense Burner
  • Best sunset place in Muscat - Al Qurum beach 

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Beach sunsets and sunrises in Oman

On Day 3 I did some wild camping on a beach. That would had been enough for me, but on top of that, the sky decided to offer me a beautiful show of pink colors.

Omani beach sunset 1
Omani beach sunset 2

and at sunrise...

The next morning I explored one end of the beach with rocks and water splashing against it. No clouds but some nice soft colors.

Omani beach sunrise 1
Omani beach sunrise 2
Omani beach sunrise 3

Where to stay in Oman?
My tips:

  • Muscat - capital city - see best rated accommodations
  • Nizwa - to explore the forts and hinterlands - see best rated accommodations
  • Sur - for the turtles, beaches, wadis... - see best rated accommodations
  • Wahiba Sands - for the experience of sleeping in the desert - see best rated accommodations
  • Salalah - the explore the Southern lands - see best rated accommodations
  • Khasab - to explore the Musandam Peninsula - see best rated accommodations

or check out my article on Where to stay in Oman

Where to stay in Oman best areas
+ see more

Turtle sunrise

OK, not much of a sunrise here, you can see the big band of clouds. But still, I was observing turtles leave the hole they digged to lay eggs and slide back to water as the sun was rising.  Learn more about this amazing experience at the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.

Turtle at sunrise 1
Turtle at sunrise 2

Sand dunes sunset in Wahiba Sands

In the desert of Wahiba sands, I was luck again to do some wild camping. So for sunset and sunrise I was not stuck with a group from the camp, I was able to explore on my own, enjoy the silence, the peace and the soft sand.

Wahiba Sands desert sunset 1
Wahiba Sands desert sunset 2
Wahiba Sands desert sunset 3

All my favorite locations are included (with GPS coordinates, map of region and planning info) in my travel guide eBook that helps you easily plan your Oman road trip:

Be overwhelmed by the beauty, not the planning!

Oman Travel Guide eBook
  • 8 exclusive easy-to-plan maps
  • 90+ amazing locations
  • Tips to make the most of your time
  • 100+ large photos to decide 
  • GPS coordinates direct to the carparks

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And Wahiba Sands sunrise

I woke up early to be sure to not miss the sunrise. I have always perfered sunrise to sunset. The promise of a new day full of discoveries and the nature which awakens (even though, I know many things are nocturnal...)

Wahiba Sands desert sunrise 1
Wahiba Sands desert sunrise 2
Wahiba Sands desert sunrise 3

Jebel Akhdar sunset in the Omani mountains

In Jebel Akdhar, the hotel was perfectly located to watch sunset. So after enjoying the view from the jaccuzzi, I put on some layers (it is cold in the mountains) and admire the sun setting over the agricultural terraces.

Jebel al Akhdar sunset 1
Jebel al Akhdar sunset 2
Jebel al Akhdar sunset 3

Jebel Shams - Oman's grand canyon sunset

In Jebel Shams, you cannot get anything interesting with the canyon itself. It is too deep. So I wandered around and found this great flat area with trees and rocks, and a great alignement with the sun.

Jebel Shams sunset 1
Jebel Shams sunset 2
Jebel Shams sunset 3

Want to see more of Oman?

  • Best Things to do in Oman - read article
  • Best of photos from Oman - Landscapes - read article
  • Best Oman days trips from Muscat - read article
  • Planning a road trip in Oman - read article
  • Renting a car and Driving in Oman - read article
  • Best Things to do in Muscat - read article
  • The impressive Wadi Shab - read article
  • The Bimmah Sinkhole - read article
  • The desert of Wahiba Sands - read article
  • The Ras Al Jinz turtle reserves - read article

Planning a trip to Oman?

Check out my travel guide to help you plan:

Be overwhelmed by the beauty, not the planning!

Oman Travel Guide eBook
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  • 90+ amazing locations
  • Tips to make the most of your time
  • 100+ large photos to decide 
  • GPS coordinates direct to the carparks

LEARN MORE

And keep track of your own trip!

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