Jebel Harim
جبل الحريم
The highest peak of the Musandam Peninsula. Four-wheel-drive vehicles climb mountain roads for views of the fjord mountains, and the rock faces hold marine fossils.
Jebel Harim rises to about 2,087 metres and is the highest peak on the Musandam Peninsula. Its name means 'Mountain of Women'. From Khasab, the gravel road winds upward for about 1.5 to 2 hours, passing bare mountain ridges, terraced mountain villages and views of the fjord sea. Shellfish fossils can be found in the rock layers beside the road, showing that this area was once under the sea. A radar station on the summit is off-limits, so it is best to stop at a nearby viewpoint. Local 4WD mountain tours (about 3 to 4 hours for a half day) are recommended. Driving yourself requires a 4WD vehicle, and conditions are poor after rain.
Opening hours
All day (visit during daytime)
Nearby sights
- As Sayh Plateau
- Khor Najd
- Bukha Fort
- Tawi Rock Carvings
- Khasab Castle
- Khasab Harbour & Old Souq
- Bassa Beach
- Telegraph Island