Major city · Oman
Mirbatمرباط
Spend 1 day in Mirbat to see the castle, baobab grove and dive centre; add a half‑day if you want to camp on the beach.
Mirbat is a small coastal town in Dhofar, about 70 km east of Salalah. Its main attractions – Mirbat Castle, old merchant houses, the baobab grove and a dive centre – are close together, so a single day covers the highlights. Overnight stays are only needed for beach camping or extended diving trips.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- OMR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less khareef)
- avoid May–Oct (khareef closures, strong currents)
- Airport
- SLL
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 ▾
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- 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 Mirbat9999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance9999
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mirbat, 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
- SafetyMirbat is generally safe; stay aware of strong sea currents and keep valuables locked in accommodation.
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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.
- AirportSLL Salalah Airport (About 1 h drive east on Highway 49).
- Getting aroundRent a car in Salalah (right‑hand drive) and follow Highway 49; microbuses from Salalah cost RO 1.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféRO 0.5–1
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))RO 5–7
- Budget bedKairaba Mirbat Resort room, a night, per roomOMR 64
- Mid-range bedKairaba Mirbat Resort room, a night, per roomOMR 80
- High-end bedKairaba Mirbat Resort room, a night, per roomOMR 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget OMR 5 · Mid OMR 10 · High OMR 20
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
- SLL Salalah Airport (About 1 h drive east on Highway 49)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Care
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (7 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mirbat: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
5 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
7 rd
Aug
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
7 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
5 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°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
Rent a car in Salalah (right‑hand drive) and follow Highway 49; microbuses from Salalah cost RO 1. Walkable town centre; most sights are within 10 min walk.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Baobab grove (Wadi Hinna)
goDoor to door: 30 min each way
Drive north from Highway 49, 15 km (9.3 mi) west of MirbatDrive north from Highway 49, 9.3 mi (15 km) west of Mirbat
Only wild trees; no entry fee
Mirbat Castle
goDoor to door: 5 min
Walk from town centre, 5 min
Under restoration; check opening
Old merchant houses
goDoor to door: 10 min walk
Walk along the beachfront promenade
Free view of traditional mud‑brick architecture
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.
Kairaba Mirbat Resort
4‑star resort east of town; rooms from RO 64 per night
Wild beach camping
Free; 4WD needed; no facilities
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
- RO 15–25 excl. bed
- Mid
- RO 30–45 excl. bed
- High
- RO 60+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Beach camping spot2 × 3 nights × OMR 0 | OMR 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × OMR 10 | OMR 60 |
| Trip total≈ OMR 10 per person per day, bed included | OMR 60 |
Free, no facilities
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | RO 0.5–1 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | RO 2–4 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | RO 0.2 |
| Taxi (5 km) | RO 5–7 |
| Microbus Salalah → Mirbat | RO 1 |
| Snorkel gear rental (half day) | RO 5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beach swimming can be dangerous due to strong currents; only snorkel in designated spots.
- Dive centre closes during khareef (late May–Oct).
- Check restoration status of Mirbat Castle before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 9999
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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 Mirbat. 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: Oct–Mar (cooler, less khareef) · avoid May–Oct (khareef closures, strong currents) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night of beach camping for sunrise surf (check tide times).
- Combine with a dive day at Extra Divers Mirbat (check khareef closure).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Mirbat
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mirbat, revision 5242632 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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