Major city · Oman
Ibri
One day covers the forts, market and a quick Bedouin visit; add a second day for a 4WD trip to Biladhi Shuhoom.
Ibri is a small inland town in northern Oman with archaeological forts, a lively market and nearby Bedouin villages. It is best visited in cooler months and works as a day‑stop on a northern interior loop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- OMR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat up to 50 °C (122 °F))avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat up to 122 °F (50 °C))
- Airport
- MCT
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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 Ibri9999 ▾
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 Ibri, 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
- SafetyIbri is generally safe; keep water, avoid midday travel in summer heat, and use reputable taxis or 4WD operators.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls, fuel stations and forts; bidet hoses standard.Oman-wide
- Emergency numbers9999 police · 9999 fire and 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.
- AirportMCT Muscat International Airport (Nearest airport, 300 km (186 mi) by road; shared taxis run regularly.).MCT Muscat International Airport (Nearest airport, 186 mi (300 km) by road; shared taxis run regularly.).
- Getting aroundTaxis and shared taxis are common; no bus service.
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
- MCT Muscat International Airport (Nearest airport, 300 km (186 mi) by road; shared taxis run regularly.)MCT Muscat International Airport (Nearest airport, 186 mi (300 km) by road; shared taxis run regularly.)
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
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Jul
Avoid
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
Aug
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Sep
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°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 (46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest Apr (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ibri: 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)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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)
0 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Jun
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Jul
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Aug
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Sep
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 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
Taxis and shared taxis are common; no bus service. A 4WD vehicle is required for the Biladhi Shuhoom village road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Biladhi Shuhoom village
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Hire a 4WD from Ibri; about 30 km (19 mi), 1 h drive on unpaved roadHire a 4WD from Ibri; about 19 mi (30 km), 1 h drive on unpaved road
Visit Bedouin families; no facilities, bring supplies.
Bat archaeological site
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Taxi or hired car, about 30 km (19 mi), 30 min on paved roadTaxi or hired car, about 19 mi (30 km), 30 min on paved road
UNESCO‑listed ruins, no entry fee.
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.
Al Majid Hotel Apartments
Small hotel, basic rooms; good base for a short stay.
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 5–8 excl. bed
- Mid
- OMR 8–12 excl. bed
- High
- OMR 12+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | OMR 0.15–0.30 |
| Meal (local Omani dish) | OMR 1–2 |
| 5 km taxi | OMR 1.5–2.5 |
| 4WD hire per daycheck | OMR 15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can reach 50 °C (122 °F) – carry water and avoid midday travel.Summer temperatures can reach 122 °F (50 °C) – carry water and avoid midday travel.
- Road to Biladhi Shuhoom has no paved surface; only 4WD can reach it.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 9999
- Fire and ambulance
- 9999
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance9999
Embassy
US consular services are in Muscat; other embassies also in Muscat.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Muscat → Ibri shared taxi: about OMR 6–8, 4–5 h (check)
- Taxi within Ibri (5 km): OMR 1.5–2
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- هل يمكن الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal yumkin al-dafʿ bil-bitaqa?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayna al-hammam?)
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 Ibri. 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 up to 50 °C) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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