City in Al Batinah North
Tours & Tour Guides in Saham (Al Batinah North), Oman
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Curated with Muscat ShapersThe Muscat hub of the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum youth initiative. They helped gather Oman's regions, attractions and trails.Saham is a city in Al Batinah North, Oman.
Overview
Saham is a coastal wilayat in Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman, lying between Al Khaburah and Sohar on the Gulf of Oman. Fishing and farming shape daily life, and the town centres on a historic fort and a souq rebuilt to modern standards in 2018. A corniche, sandy beach and a string of coastal khors line its shore.
Best for
- Saham Fort - The corniche and Gulf of Oman beach - The renovated souq and livestock market - Coastal khors (Khor Al Milh) and the fishing harbour - Camel racing on the Batinah plain
Best time to visit
October to April (avoid the humid summer).
Getting there
About 180 km from Muscat, roughly 2 hours northwest along Highway 1 (the Batinah coastal route).
Local tips
The livestock souq is busiest before Eid Al Adha; the corniche is best at sunset when local families gather.
Location
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Frequently asked questions
October to April (avoid the humid summer).