Daymaniyat Islands — Beach in Al Batinah, Oman

About Daymaniyat Islands

Oman's most celebrated marine nature reserve — nine uninhabited limestone islands surrounded by some of the clearest water in the Arabian Sea. The underwater world is extraordinary: coral gardens, 200+ fish species, green turtles, rays, and occasional reef sharks.

Over 20 dive sites ring the archipelago, with kelp forests and dramatic walls. Closed Fridays for conservation. The 4.9-star rating makes it the highest-rated beach destination in Oman.

Highlights

Swimming with green turtles

200+ fish species

Pristine coral

Best diving in Oman

Best time to visit

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Wildlife you might see

🦎Green turtles

🦎Reef sharks

🐡Rays

🦎200+ fish species

🐬Dolphins

🦎Vibrant coral reefs

🦎Nesting seabirds

Facilities

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Boat tour operators

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Snorkel equipment provided on tours

Location

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Getting there

Book a boat trip from Seeb Marina or Al Sawadi Beach. Trips run 8 AM–1 PM. Closed Fridays. No sunscreen permitted on the boat — reef protection policy.

50 km offshore

Tips before you go

Book trips well in advance — extremely popular and fills up fast

Closed every Friday for conservation — plan around this

No sunscreen permitted on the trip to protect the coral reefs

Bring an underwater camera — the marine life is extraordinary

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