Muscat Governorate district, Oman

Places to visit near Seeb

Seeb is a city in Muscat Governorate district, Oman, home to about 237,816 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 71 mosques & dargahs, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (28 km), Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch - Muscat (28 km) and Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque (31 km).

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Seeb, Oman
Seeb, Muscat Governorate district, Oman. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Seeb at a glance

Location
Muscat Governorate district, Oman
Population
about 237,816
Coordinates
23.6703° N, 58.1891° E
Places within 50 km
159 (5 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
Fujairah International Airport (FJR), 310 km

Top places to visit near Seeb

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Seeb: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Seeb

72 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Seeb. The closest is مسجد أبي أيوب الأنصاري (1 km); the best-known is Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Seeb

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Seeb. The closest is استراحة الفيصل (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Seeb

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seeb. The closest is As Sib Fortress (1 km); the best-known is Burj al Sahwa (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Seeb

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Seeb. The closest is شاطى السيب (5 km); the best-known is Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch - Muscat (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Seeb

13 parks within 100 km of Seeb. The closest is Al Seeb Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Seeb

12 museums within 100 km of Seeb. The closest is Oman Natural History Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Seeb

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seeb
  2. 11 km Wadi Al-Jifnain Dam · dam, Muscat Governorate
  3. 25 km Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch - Muscat · beach, Muscat Governorate
  4. 2 km Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque · mosque, Muscat Governorate
  5. 3 km Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque · mosque, Muscat Governorate
  6. 3 km Al Zawawi Mosque · mosque, Muscat Governorate
  7. 31 km Back to Seeb

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From travellers near Seeb

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How to reach Seeb

  • By air: Fujairah International Airport (FJR), Fujairah — about 310 km by road

All places near Seeb by distance

Within 15 km of Seeb

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Seeb by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs7172مسجد أبي أيوب الأنصاري (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2350استراحة الفيصل (2 km)
Forts & heritage819As Sib Fortress (1 km)
Beaches & coast1115شاطى السيب (5 km)
Other attractions1315جامع الامام الربيع (3 km)
Parks1113Al Seeb Park (3 km)
Museums712Oman Natural History Museum (31 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Granada Gardens, Seeb (2 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves26Saba Jazair (29 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens55دوار الزلفى (3 km)
Waterfalls13Waterfall (38 km)
Churches22Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Muscat (45 km)
Temples01Shiva Temple (52 km)
Caves11Al Khuwair Underpass Entrance (32 km)

Seeb: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Seeb?

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (mosque, about 28 km), Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch - Muscat (beach, about 28 km), Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque (mosque, about 31 km), Al Zawawi Mosque (mosque, about 31 km), Wadi Al-Jifnain Dam (dam, about 11 km), Burj al Sahwa (heritage site, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Seeb?

159 places on Spotwander: 71 mosques & dargahs, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast, 13 other attractions.

Which is the nearest dargah to Seeb?

مسجد أبي أيوب الأنصاري, about 1 km by road; Al Muhaimen Mosque (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Seeb?

استراحة الفيصل, about 2 km by road; Al-Araimi Boulevard (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Seeb?

As Sib Fortress, about 1 km by road; بناية (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Seeb?

Start in Seeb, visit Wadi Al-Jifnain Dam, then Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch - Muscat, then Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, then Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque, then Al Zawawi Mosque, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Seeb?

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 Seeb?

By air: Fujairah International Airport (FJR), about 310 km by road.

Towns near Seeb

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