Oman, Ash Sharqiyah
Cliff coast, sinkholes and empty smooth tarmac beside the Gulf of Oman.
Length
200 km
In miles
124.3 mi
Driving time
5 hr
Atlas rating
8.6 / 10
The run
Muscat to Sur, following the Route 17. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Flash floods in the wadis after rare rain
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 13 June 2026
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