Travel Reference
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Itineraries
5 DAYS
Easy Escape from Dubai
Leave the city for a gentler pace by heading north to
Sharjah
with its historic wind towers
of the Heritage Area and the cultural riches of the nearby Arts Area. Arrive for lunch at
Sharjah Desert Park
overlooking ostrich, oryx and gazelle. On day two, wind through the
northern Emirates to the
Shams/Tibat border
and enter Oman's fabled Musandam Penin-
sula. Enjoy the spectacular drive along the cliff-hugging road to
Khasab
and time your ar-
rival for a snorkel and sunset cruise on a dhow in Musandam's celebrated deep-water
khors
(creeks). Spend day three ascending by 4WD to
Jebel Harim
and descend to Rawdah
Bowl for a picnic beside a 'House of Locks'. Retrace your steps to Khasab ready to board
the evening fast ferry to
Muscat
: entering Mutrah harbour lit up with night lights is a ma-
gical experience. Visit Mutrah Souq and the old quarter of Muscat on day four. On day