natural wonder
Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain)
The Green Mountain of Oman rising to 3,075 meters with terraced rose gardens, ancient villages, and dramatic canyon viewpoints.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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Samā’il
Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman · Asia
About Samā’il
Samā’il sits on the route: 15 minutes from Sufālat Samā’il, 41km from Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain).
Samā’il is in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman, with about 81,000 people. The nearest town is Sufālat Samā’il, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Samā’il?
Within an hour or so of Samā’il: Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) (41 km), Wadi Bani Awf & Snake Canyon (52 km), Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (55 km), Nizwa Fort (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Samā’il?
The nearest famous roads are Wadi Bani Awf & Snake Canyon and Muscat to Sur Coastal Road (Route 17).
Where is Samā’il?
Samā’il is in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman, about 7 km from Sufālat Samā’il.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 80,538
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Oman
- Region
- Ad Dakhiliyah
- Timezone
- Asia/Muscat
- Coordinates
- 23.2984, 57.9531
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Worth the detour from Samā’il
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Wadi Bani Awf & Snake Canyon
Oman's most demanding off-road route climbs from the Batinah plain into the Hajar Mountains on loose gravel switchbacks, passing the slot entrance to Snake Canyon before cresting toward Sharaf Al Alamayn. Strictly 4WD, and one of the great drives of Arabia.
52 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Oman's main mosque featuring the world's second-largest hand-woven carpet and a spectacular Swarovski crystal chandelier.
55 km · about 65 min drive
castle
Nizwa Fort
A massive 17th-century fort with the largest round tower in Arabia, overlooking the historic Nizwa souk famous for its traditional cattle and goat market.
59 km · about 70 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bilad Sayt
A cluster of ochre stone houses stacked above emerald terraced fields, hidden in a bowl of the Hajar Mountains at the far end of the Wadi Bani Awf track. Reachable only by 4WD, which is why it stays quiet.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Samā’il
- 52 kmWadi Bani Awf & Snake CanyonOman's most demanding off-road route climbs from the Batinah plain into the Hajar Mountains on loose gravel switchbacks, passing the slot entrance to Snake Canyon before cresting toward Sharaf Al Alamayn. Strictly 4WD, and one of the great drives of Arabia.
- 59 kmBilad SaytA cluster of ochre stone houses stacked above emerald terraced fields, hidden in a bowl of the Hajar Mountains at the far end of the Wadi Bani Awf track. Reachable only by 4WD, which is why it stays quiet.
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