Major city · Oman
Duqm
Skip Duqm unless you have a specific reason (work, diving, or a road trip stop between Muscat and Salalah): one night is enough.
Duqm is a fast-growing port and industrial town on Oman's central coast, with a new airport and a handful of resorts. The beaches and nearby forts are wild and empty, but the town itself has little to offer a tourist. Most travellers use it as a one-night stop on the Muscat–Salalah road trip or as a base for diving and fishing charters.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- OMR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid May–Sep (extreme heat)
- Airport
- DQM
- Nights
- 1
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 Duqm9999 ▾
- 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 Duqm, 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
- SafetyDuqm is 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.
- AirportDQM Duqm International Airport (Oman Air from Muscat, about 1 h 15 min).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)OMR 1–2
- BeerBeer (hotel bar)checkOMR 3–5
- Budget bedMid-range hotel double (Crowne Plaza), a night, per roomOMR 52
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel single (City Hotel), a night, per roomOMR 38
- High-end bedBudget hotel single (City Hotel), a night, per roomOMR 38
A day, not counting the bed: Budget OMR 25 · Mid OMR 60 · High OMR 120
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
- DQM Duqm International Airport (Oman Air from Muscat, about 1 h 15 min)
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
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Duqm: 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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
1 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
1 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
1 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 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
You need a car. Taxis are scarce and expensive. The airport has rental desks (Avis, Hertz, Europcar). Roads are good and empty.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Masirah Island
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Drive to Shanna'a (about 2 h), then ferry
Ferry schedule is irregular; check in advance.
Sur
skipDoor to door: About 6 h
Drive north on the coastal road, about 6 h
Too far for a day trip; better as a stop on the Muscat–Salalah route.
Salalah
skipDoor to door: About 6.5 h
Drive south on Highway 31, about 6.5 h
A full day's drive; plan an overnight stop in Duqm.
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.
Near the beach (Crowne Plaza area)
Resort strip with pool, tennis courts and restaurant; 5 min drive from the airport.
Town centre (City Hotel area)
Budget option near the main road; basic but functional.
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 25–35 excl. car rental
- Mid
- OMR 50–80 excl. car rental
- High
- OMR 100+ excl. car rental
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double (Crowne Plaza)1 × 1 night × OMR 52 | OMR 52 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × OMR 60 | OMR 120 |
| Car rental (economy, 1 day)1 × OMR 30 · check | OMR 30 |
| eSIM (about a week of data)2 × OMR 5 · check | OMR 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | OMR 21 |
| Trip total≈ OMR 117 per person per day, bed included | OMR 233 |
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2026 estimate in OMR; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | OMR 1–2 |
| Meal at a mid-range restaurant | OMR 5–10 |
| Beer (hotel bar)check | OMR 3–5 |
| Taxi from airport to town (10 km)check | OMR 5–8 |
| Petrol (1 litre) | OMR 0.25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport; rent a car at the airport.
- Restaurants and shops close early; plan dinner before 20:00.Restaurants and shops close early; plan dinner before 8:00 PM.
- The beach has no lifeguards; swim with caution.
- Fuel stations are few; fill up when you see one.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 9999
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Emergency
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Duqm Airport → Crowne Plaza (5 km): OMR 3–5 by taxi (check)
- Duqm → Muscat by car: about 5.5 h, 500 km (311 mi)about 5.5 h, 311 mi (500 km)
- Duqm → Salalah by car: about 6.5 h, 600 km (373 mi)about 6.5 h, 373 mi (600 km)
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marhaba)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayn al-hammam)
English is widely spoken in hotels and at the airport.
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 Duqm. 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 May–Sep (extreme heat) · 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
- 4 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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