Oman, Ad Dakhiliyah
Oman's own Grand Canyon, reached by a graded climb to 2000 metres.
Length
36 km
In miles
22.4 mi
Driving time
54 min
Atlas rating
9.1 / 10
The run
Al Hamra to Jebel Shams viewpoint. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Cold nights in winter, four wheel drive for the last climb
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 29 April 2026
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