Al Hajar Mountains
mountain range in Oman and the United Arab Emirates
Mountains · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
Jabal Shams
جبل شمس
Photo: Jebel Shams (2).jpg · Andries Oudshoorn · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
Facts not yet verified- Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 3009 m Source: osm
- 4x4 needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Entry fee Unconfirmed — check locally
- Time needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Difficulty Unconfirmed — check locally
6 more facts not yet verified
- Family friendly Unconfirmed — check locally
- Opening hours Unconfirmed — check locally
- Facilities Unconfirmed — check locally
- Drones Unconfirmed — check locally
- Dress Unconfirmed — check locally
- Wheelchair Unconfirmed — check locally
Safety notes
- Mountain tracks can be steep with sheer drops. Check the fact box for 4x4 requirements; some routes are closed to two-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Temperatures at altitude are much lower than on the coast; carry layers and enough water for the hike.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
mountain in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q1261915
About Jabal Shams
Jabal Shams is a mountain in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "mountain in Oman". OpenStreetMap places it at about 3009 m above sea level. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–May. Nearby: Al Hajar Mountains, Abandoned hanging gardens and Bayt Maillah.
At a glance
- Mountains · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
- mountain in Oman
- About 3009 m elevation (OSM)
- Season: October–May (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Jabal Shams?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
Is there an entry fee at Jabal Shams?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
When is the best time to visit Jabal Shams?
Typically October–May for mountains. High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.
Where is Jabal Shams?
In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 23.2374, 57.2638 — near Al Hajar Mountains, Abandoned hanging gardens and Bayt Maillah.
Experiences here
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.