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Tourist Attraction

Bimmah Sinkhole (Hawiyat Najm)

30-60 min Free Muscat Family-friendly
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Bimmah Sinkhole (Hawiyat Najm) is a top attraction in Muscat, Oman.

Entry
Free
Duration
30-60 min

About

Bimmah Sinkhole is a turquoise limestone sinkhole in Dabab, Wilayat Quriyat, within Muscat Governorate, Oman, right on the Ash Sharqiyah South border and just off the Muscat-Sur road. Visitors descend the stairway into Hawiyat Najm Park, swim in the roughly 20 m-deep turquoise pool, and picnic in the landscaped park.

Location

Available Tours

Discover guided tours that include this attraction

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Private tour| 3-Day / 2-Night All-Inclusive Oman Coastal Experience (Muscat → Bimmah Sinkhole → Fins Beach → Tiwi Pebble Beach → Sur → Al Ayjah Bridge → Al Ayjah Lighthouse → Dhow Factory → Night Turtle Watching → Pink Beach)

Muscat and 11 more

From399 OMR/ per person
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Wadi Shab adventure tour

Wadi Ash Shab and 2 more

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Wadi Shab, Sur Governorate, Tiwi District

Qurayyat and 1 more

From25 OMR/ per person
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2-Day Itinerary (Muscat-Sur-Muscat)

Muscat and 7 more

From100 OMR/ per person
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Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Tour

Wadi Shab and 1 more

From27.5 OMR/ per person
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Explore Wadi shab (Pvt. tour)

Wadi Ash Shab and 1 more

From30 OMR/ per person

Available Guides

Local guides available near this attraction

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Noof

Nature lover, tourist attractions

German · English+1

From38 OMRwhole group
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Naseeb

passionate about tourism

Hindi · English+1

From38 OMRwhole group
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Abdullah

Luxury Oman Experience Guide

English · Arabic

From38 OMRwhole group
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Ahmed

Adventure and Exploration Tourism

English · Arabic

From38 OMRwhole group
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Ishaq

English · Arabic

From38 OMRwhole group

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Seasons in this region

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Cool Season in Northern Oman

October 1 to March 31
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Shoulder Season (Transition Months)

September 20 to October 10
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Wetland Birdwatching at Al Ansab & Al Qurm

October 1 to March 31
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Flamingo Watching at Oman's Wetlands

October 1 to March 31
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Winter Beach & Snorkelling Season

October 1 to April 30
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Oman National Day

November 18 to November 19

Frequently asked questions

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