Al Sawadi Beach — Beach in Al Batinah, Oman

About Al Sawadi Beach

A long, shell-strewn beach on Oman's northern Batinah coast, distinguished by rocky offshore islands that sit tantalizingly close. The main Sawadi Island hosts a historic watchtower fort, reachable on foot during low tide.

Al Sawadi is also the most convenient launching point for trips to the Damaniyat Islands Nature Reserve — Oman's finest diving destination. Shell collecting is excellent here.

Highlights

Walk to island fort at low tide

Starfish pools

Gateway to Damaniyat Islands

Shell collecting

Best time to visit

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Wildlife you might see

🦎Starfish

🦎Colourful reef fish

🦎Migratory birds on islands

Facilities

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Al Sawadi Beach Resort

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Toilets

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Parking

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Dive operator

Location

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Getting there

Drive north from Muscat on the highway toward Barka and Rustaq. Turn off at Al Sawadi. The beach is about 45 minutes from central Muscat.

70 km north — 45 min drive

Tips before you go

Visit midweek — extremely busy with Omani families and 4WD traffic on weekends

Check tide times to walk across to the island fort — low tide only

Book Damaniyat Islands snorkelling trips from here in advance

Shell collecting is excellent — bring a bag

🏊 Swimming🤿 Snorkelling🐠 Diving🐢 WildlifeIsland fort at low tideDamaniyat gateway

Ready to visit Al Sawadi Beach?

Free entry — no booking needed.
Check tide times and bring plenty of water.

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