Kumzar
كمزار
A fishing village in a canyon at the northernmost tip of the Arabian Peninsula, reachable only by boat, where residents speak the distinctive Kumzari language.
Kumzar is the northernmost village on the Arabian Peninsula. It sits at the mouth of a canyon on the Strait of Hormuz, surrounded by high mountains with no road access. It can only be reached by speedboat from Khasab, a journey of about 1.5 to 2 hours. Villagers speak Kumzari, a language that blends Persian, Arabic and other influences and is considered endangered. The village has a mosque, old wells and stone houses crowded into the valley, and many residents move to Khasab in summer. You can charter a speedboat or join a full-day northern coast tour, where dolphins are often seen along the way. Please respect villagers' privacy and ask for permission before photographing people.
Opening hours
Reached by boat during daytime
Nearby sights
- Seebi Island
- Khor Ash Sham
- Telegraph Island
- Khasab Harbour & Old Souq
- Khasab Castle
- Bassa Beach
- Khor Najd
- Tawi Rock Carvings