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The Daymaniyat Islands: a first-timer's guide

Royal Marine Tours·20 May 2026· 5 min read
A turquoise cove and white-sand beach in the Daymaniyat Islands near Muscat

The Daymaniyat Islands are a chain of nine uninhabited islands lying roughly 16–18 km off the coast of Muscat. Protected as a government nature reserve since 1996, they hold the clearest water and richest reefs in Oman.

Getting there

What you'll see underwater

Protecting the reserve

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