Major city · Oman
Madha
Madha is a 30-minute curiosity stop on the coastal road between Muscat and the Musandam Peninsula: skip unless you want to say you've been to an Omani exclave inside the UAE.
Madha is a 75 km² Omani exclave completely surrounded by the UAE's Fujairah emirate. Its main settlement, New Madha, is a small village you can drive through in five minutes. The only real attraction is the UAE counter-enclave of Nahwa inside Madha. Most travellers pass through on the coastal road without stopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- OMR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat)
- Airport
- FJR
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- Oman ↗Check entry rules and apply for any e-visa only on the Royal Oman Police e-visa portal (evisa.rop.gov.om); lookalike sites charge extra.
- Oman ↗Dress modestly in public: shoulders and knees covered; swimwear only at beaches and hotel pools.
- Oman ↗Alcohol only in licensed hotels and restaurants; no drinking in public and drunkenness is an offence.
- Oman ↗Never drive or camp in a dry wadi when rain is forecast upstream; flash floods arrive without warning.
- Oman ↗The road up Jebel Akhdar is 4x4-only past the Birkat al Mawz police checkpoint; saloon cars are turned back.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Madha9999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance9999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Madha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?OMR (rial) is pegged to the US dollar at about 2.6 dollars per rial; 1 OMR is 1,000 baisa.Oman-wide
- SIM or eSIMOmantel and Ooredoo sell tourist SIMs at Muscat airport arrivals; passport and biometric registration needed…Oman-wide
- Tap waterDesalinated tap water is treated and generally safe in Muscat, but most residents and visitors drink bottled; large bottles cost OMR 0.2–0.5.Oman-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.Oman-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Oman-wide
- SafetyMadha is very safe.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls, fuel stations and forts; bidet hoses standard.Oman-wide
- Emergency numbers9999 police, fire, ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday midday prayers close many shops 11:30–14:00; the Grand Mosque is closed to visitors on Fridays…Friday midday prayers close many shops 11:30 AM–2:00 PM; the Grand Mosque is closed to visitors on Fridays…Oman-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFJR Fujairah International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) away; no scheduled flights from Oman Air to Madha's own airstrip.).FJR Fujairah International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) away; no scheduled flights from Oman Air to Madha's own airstrip.).
- Getting aroundThe main settlement is walkable, but you need a car to reach the wadis, dams and Nahwa.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack or sandwich from Fujairah supermarketOMR 1–2
- Budget bedDouble room in Fujairah, a night, per roomOMR 25
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Fujairah, a night, per roomOMR 50
- High-end bedDouble room in Fujairah, a night, per roomOMR 100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget OMR 10 · Mid OMR 20 · High OMR 40
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FJR Fujairah International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) away; no scheduled flights from Oman Air to Madha's own airstrip.)FJR Fujairah International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) away; no scheduled flights from Oman Air to Madha's own airstrip.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jul
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Aug
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Sep
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Oct
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Feb (3 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Madha: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Jun
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
0 rd
Jul
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Aug
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Sep
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The main settlement is walkable, but you need a car to reach the wadis, dams and Nahwa. The coastal road (E99 / Route 1) passes through Madha in about five minutes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nahwa (UAE counter-enclave)
goDoor to door: About 20 min return
Drive from New Madha, about 10 min
A small village belonging to Sharjah; the only reason to enter Madha.
Fujairah
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive via the coastal road, about 30 min
Beaches, forts and accommodation.
Dibba, Musandam Peninsula
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive north on the coastal road, about 1 h
Dhow cruises and snorkelling.
Khasab
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min
Drive via Dibba, about 2 h
Musandam's fjords deserve a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Fujairah city
The nearest accommodation hub, 30–40 minutes by car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- OMR 10–15 (excl. bed)
- Mid
- OMR 20–30 (excl. bed)
- High
- OMR 40+ (excl. bed)
Trip budget
| Double room in Fujairah1 × 1 night × OMR 50 | OMR 50 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × OMR 20 | OMR 40 |
| Fuel for the coastal road (Fujairah–Madha–Dibba return)1 × OMR 8 · check | OMR 8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | OMR 10 |
| Trip total≈ OMR 54 per person per day, bed included | OMR 108 |
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2026 estimate in OMR; no accommodation needed in Madha itself. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fuel (per litre, 95 octane) | OMR 0.250 (check) |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | OMR 0.300 |
| Snack or sandwich from Fujairah supermarket | OMR 1–2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No border controls between Madha and the UAE, but carry your passport and check that your car insurance covers Oman.
- Bring water and food from Fujairah; Madha has very limited services.
- Mobile coverage: Omantel works; UAE providers should also work.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 9999
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Embassy
The US embassy is in Muscat; most other countries have embassies in Muscat or consulates in Dubai (UAE).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fujairah → Madha (by car, about 30 km): about OMR 1–2 in fuel
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marhaba)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam?)
- ماء — Water (maa)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Madha. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified Nahwa coordinates and a note on the waterfall hike.
- Eat page listing picnic spots and the nearest Fujairah restaurants.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the coastal road.
Sources
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