Place to visit
Shi‘b Maţraḩ, Oman: what it is and when to go
Shi‘b Maţraḩ is a reef in Oman (شعب مطرح). Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 47. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Oman: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Reef in Oman · Beaches, Diving
- Local name
- شعب مطرح
- Where
- Oman
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DQM Duqm, 126 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 20.15, 58.62
What it is and where
Shi‘b Maţraḩ is a reef in Oman (شعب مطرح). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Oman: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 20.15, 58.62; the nearest main airport is Duqm International Airport (DQM, Duqm), 126 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving places in Oman. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Shi‘b Maţraḩ is November to March.
- JanBest time10:54
- FebBest time11:20
- MarBest time11:52
- AprPossible12:28
- MayBetter not12:57
- JunBetter not13:13
- JulBetter not13:07
- AugBetter not12:41
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:32
- NovBest time11:01
- DecBest time10:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | November to March | April and October |
| Diving | November to March | April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Shi‘b Maţraḩ has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Oman
To enter Oman there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If it falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Oman checklist. Currency: Omani rial (OMR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 9999 (police, fire and ambulance).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Jibāl al ḨilmSummit5.4 km
- Barāt MurshidReef in Oman6.7 km
- Jibāl aş ŞuwayrSummit10 km
- Jabal ḨarawīrSummit13 km
- Jabal MaythīlSummit18 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Oman guide.
More in Oman: Beaches
- As Suwayḩil: reef in Oman
- Ennerdale Rock: reef in Oman
- Kināsat Ḩikmān: reef in Oman
- Shi‘b Iziyat: reef in Oman
Every Oman place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shi‘b Maţraḩ?
It is a reef in Oman (شعب مطرح in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Oman: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Shi‘b Maţraḩ?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 47.
How do you get to Shi‘b Maţraḩ?
The nearest main airport is Duqm International Airport (DQM), 126 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Oman is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Oman map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jibāl al Ḩilm, Barāt Murshid, Jibāl aş Şuwayr. The rest is in the Oman guide.
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