SUR, OMAN
Travel Notes
Sur, Oman is an ancient port town roughly one and a half hours from the Omani capital of Muscat. Sur has been an important town for sailors and trade with East Africa and India since the sixth century given its position on the coastal waters of the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. It became known for its shipyards, where large wooden boats have been constructed by hand for this trade. Today, Sur remains a worthy day trip destination for visitors staying in Muscat looking for a glimpse into the country’s seafaring past or combining with trips to the nearby wadis. Our Sur Travel Notes include a combination of recommendations for both cities.
Omani Rial
Time Zone
Gulf Standard Time
Arabic, Local Bedouin Dialects
Local Cuisine
Middle Eastern fused with Indian and African
Year-round
Dress Code
Flowing Caftans and Bedouin Scarves
WHERE TO STAY
THE CHEDI MUSCAT
North Ghubra 232 Way No. 3215
Street No. 46
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
+968 24 52 44 00
AL HUSN RESORT & SPA
Al Jissah Street
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
+968 24 77 63 88
AL BUSTAN PALACE HOTEL
Al Bustan Street
Quron Beach
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
+968 24 79 96 66
WHAT TO VISIT
MUTRAH CORNICHE
Mutrah Corniche
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE
Sultan Qaboos Street
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
SUNAYSILAH CASTLE
Sur City Centre
Sur, Sultanate of Oman
WHERE TO SHOP
OPERA GALLERIA
Al Kharijya Street
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
+968 24 20 33 00
AL HARAMAIN PERFUMES
Souq Street
Sur, Sultanate of Oman
MUTRAH SOUQ
Mutrah Corinche
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
+968 98 27 74 78
WHERE TO DINE
KARGEEN RESTAURANT
Al Bashair Street
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
+968 99 25 33 51
SAHARI RESTAURANT
Al-Ayjah Street
Sur, Sultanate of Oman
+968 96 28 15 08
AL MANDOOS RESTAURANT
Al Badi Street
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
+968 96 00 45 49
The Objects
Exclusive Edition 020 Omani Dhow Ships
As long as time can remember, the shores of Sur, Oman have been home to shipyards handcrafting the great merchant ships of our ancient trading civilizations. Today, a small number of shipyards continue to offer the creations, in varying sizes and shapes, born from full logs of wood sans building plans, crafted by hand and mind to the commissioning parties expectations.
The Story
THE DHOW OF TIME
Aly Gomaa Al-Erimy comes from a long lineage of shipbuilders based in Sur, Oman where handcrafted ships, various types of dhows synonymous with ancient trade, have been constructed for several hundreds of years. The Al-Erimy family continues this tradition with the youngest generations of the family who learn by observing the hired craftsman build two commissioned ships a year within the yard.
