Ad Dhahirah Governorate district, Oman

Places to visit near ‘Ibrī

‘Ibrī is a city in Ad Dhahirah Governorate district, Oman, home to about 101,640 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hay Al Nahda Park, Ibri (5 km), Bat Archaeological Site (30 km) and Jabal Shams (96 km).

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‘Ibrī, Oman
‘Ibrī, Ad Dhahirah Governorate district, Oman. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

‘Ibrī at a glance

Location
Ad Dhahirah Governorate district, Oman
Population
about 101,640
Coordinates
23.2257° N, 56.5157° E
Places within 50 km
101 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Airport
Al Ain International Airport (AAN), 184 km

Top places to visit near ‘Ibrī

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from ‘Ibrī: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near ‘Ibrī, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near ‘Ibrī

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of ‘Ibrī. The closest is Jabal Kawas (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near ‘Ibrī

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of ‘Ibrī. The closest is Ibri Fort (2 km); the best-known is Aynayn (9 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Aynayn · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~9 km
  • Bat Archaeological Site · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Mushaqasah · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~14 km
  • Al Uqabiyah · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~15 km
  • Al Muthayb · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~26 km
  • Ibri Fort · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~2 km

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Mosques & dargahs near ‘Ibrī

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of ‘Ibrī. The closest is مسجد الزعابي (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near ‘Ibrī

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of ‘Ibrī. The closest is سد الوادي الكبير (18 km); the best-known is Tawi Fajrah (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near ‘Ibrī

2 parks within 100 km of ‘Ibrī. The closest is منتزة حي العقبة (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from ‘Ibrī

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in ‘Ibrī
  2. 3 km Jabal Kawas · viewpoint, Ad Dhahirah Governorate
  3. 8 km Aynayn · heritage site, Ad Dhahirah Governorate
  4. 10 km Jabal Jifrah · viewpoint, Ad Dhahirah Governorate
  5. 3 km Jabal Ibri · viewpoint, Ad Dhahirah Governorate
  6. 1 km Jabal Fajj Rayibah · viewpoint, Ad Dhahirah Governorate
  7. 9 km Back to ‘Ibrī

Plan a longer trip from ‘Ibrī — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near ‘Ibrī

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How to reach ‘Ibrī

  • By air: Al Ain International Airport (AAN), Al Ain — about 184 km by road
  • By air: Fujairah International Airport (FJR), Fujairah — about 263 km by road

All places near ‘Ibrī by distance

Within 15 km of ‘Ibrī

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

  • Tawi al Kuhuf · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~51 km
  • Mutrid · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~51 km
  • Tawi Muhammad · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~52 km
  • Jabal Qubayr · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~52 km
  • Malqauta · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~52 km
  • Tawi Malqutah · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~52 km
  • Sayfam · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~52 km
  • Jabal Khutaym · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~52 km
  • Al Jabal al Abyad · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~53 km
  • Tawi Jifar · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~53 km
  • Jabal Rawdah · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~54 km
  • Tawi Mudayribat · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~54 km
  • Tawi Khaburah · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~54 km
  • Jabal Sadadib · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~55 km
  • Mukhaylif · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~55 km
  • Mushir · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~55 km
  • Jabal Halat Mahyul · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~55 km
  • Musalalah · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~56 km
  • Jabal Jarajir · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~57 km
  • Maqniyat · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~57 km
  • Beehive Tombs · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~57 km
  • Tawi Thabutah · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~57 km
  • Muzayinah · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~57 km
  • Jabal Sadd · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~58 km
  • Jabal Suqur · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~58 km
  • Jabal al Hallah · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~58 km
  • Khawaisa · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~58 km
  • Husn Bu Karba · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~58 km
  • Jabal Bijalah · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~59 km
  • Hayfa · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~60 km
  • Hawrat Daqiq · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~61 km
  • Tawi Zahaib · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~61 km
  • Tawi Zuhayb · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~61 km
  • Zuhayb · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~61 km
  • Shibahin Muwayh Sulayman · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~61 km
  • Bu Maliq · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~61 km
  • Jabal Hajir · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~62 km
  • Jabal Ghadhiya · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~62 km
  • Jabal Misht · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~62 km
  • Jabal Shuh · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~62 km

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near ‘Ibrī by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints4690Jabal Kawas (3 km)
Other attractions2579Al Rayba Farm (4 km)
Forts & heritage1628Ibri Fort (2 km)
Mosques & dargahs1012مسجد الزعابي (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs26سد الوادي الكبير (18 km)
Parks22منتزة حي العقبة (1 km)

‘Ibrī: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near ‘Ibrī?

Hay Al Nahda Park, Ibri (attraction, about 5 km), Jabal Kawas (viewpoint, about 3 km), Jabal Jifrah (viewpoint, about 8 km), Jabal Fajj Rayibah (viewpoint, about 9 km), Jabal Ibri (viewpoint, about 9 km), Aynayn (heritage site, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of ‘Ibrī?

101 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 other attractions, 16 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to ‘Ibrī?

Jabal Kawas, about 3 km by road; Jabal Jifrah (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to ‘Ibrī?

Ibri Fort, about 2 km by road; حارة الرمل (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to ‘Ibrī?

مسجد الزعابي, about 1 km by road; Sultan Qaboos Masjid (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from ‘Ibrī?

Start in ‘Ibrī, visit Jabal Kawas, then Aynayn, then Jabal Jifrah, then Jabal Ibri, then Jabal Fajj Rayibah, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near ‘Ibrī?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach ‘Ibrī?

By air: Al Ain International Airport (AAN), about 184 km by road.

Towns near ‘Ibrī

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; ‘Ibrī’s location and population from GeoNames; see also ‘Ibrī on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.