Khasab (Arabic: خصب)town is the regional center of Musandam Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. It is located very close to the Strait of Hormuz about 100km away from Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It is known for fishing and smuggling goats in small, fast boats, to and from Iran. They are destined for the Emirates and Saudi. A variety of goods taken back to Iran for sale. Cigarettes are the main export though scrap metal and white goods form a significant part. Khasab is currently evolving as a tourist destination, the diving in the area being well known for its challenges. Mountain safaris are popular as are the Dhow cruises of the nearby Fjords. A new harbour and docks are currently under construction. Arabic ( or just ), is the largest member of the family of Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew, Amharic, and Aramaic. ... The Musandam peninsula is a region of Oman that is separated from the rest of the country by the United Arab Emirates. ... Historical map of the area (1892) Map Of Strait of Hormuz Satellite image The Strait of Hormuz (Arabic: ‎, Persian: ‎) is a narrow, strategically important stretch of ocean between the Gulf of Oman in the southeast and the Persian Gulf in the southwest. ... Ras Al-Khaimah (Arabic: رأس الخيمة) is one of the United Arab Emirates. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering animals not classifiable as insects which breathe in water or pass their lives in water. ... A skirmish with smugglers from Finland at the Russian border, 1853, by Vasily Hudiakov. ... Species See Species and subspecies The goat is a mammal in the genus Capra, which consists of nine species: the Ibex, the West Caucasian Tur, the East Caucasian Tur, the Markhor, and the Wild Goat. ... A lit cigarette will burn to ash from one end. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Wrecking yard. ... Tourists at Oahu island, Hawaii Tourism is the act of travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes, and also refers to the provision of services in support of this act. ... Look up safari in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A Dhow near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. ... Fjord in Sunnmøre, Norway A fjord (or fiord) is a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes, which results from marine inundation of a glaciated valley. ...

Tourist enjoying Khasab's serene waters

Khasab's beautiful waters are a great destination for several tourists, both in and around the Sultanate of Oman. One can get a boat ride for as little as US$50 for a couple of hours where you can visit several smaller islands where several tourists convene to bear witness to some great scenery of surrounding mountains and still waters. Depending on the time of year, you can also get a chance to see dolphins, swimming nearby. Image File history File links Khasab1. ... Image File history File links Khasab1. ... Genera See article below. ...

References

• Fryer, James. Khasab: Peace and Quiet. - Article considering Khasab as a potential Eid break, particularly for people travelling from the UAE.