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City in Ash Sharqiyah Region, Oman
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Sur is a city in Central Coastal Oman, best known for its dhow shipyards.
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Sur is where authentic dhows are still built in the traditional fashion. NOTE: the locals don't call them "dhows" but rather safeena (ship) or suh-fin (ships). If you say "dhow," they'll be perplexed.
Dhow Museum
If you are an enthusiast of hand-made wooden boats and ships, this is definitely worth a visit. Several old dhows are on display, the largest of which is the Fatih Al-Khair, built in Sur 150 years ago and now beautifully restored.
Sinaysla Fort
If the "natour" (guardian) isn't there, just walk up to the fort itself and he'll see you, come sell you a ticket and then sit in the entrance hall while you look around the displays. It is possible to climb all four towers which offer great views of the town. Don't expect much in the way of history or signs.
Bilad Sur Castle
Built 200 years ago, the fortress is closed for renovation.
Al Ayjah Fort
Built by the Portuguese and now fully restored, this building offers good views of Sur.
Fish souq
Visitors can watch fishermen unload and sell the catch of the day.
Indian restaurant. A lot of the locals know it but everyone knows where Nadi Sur is so just take a taxi there. Prices are low. about RO 1-1.5 for a vegetarian dish with rice while anything with meat, depending on the type, runs from RO 1.3-1.8. They also have "Chinese" food. Friendly staff, largely English speaking from Kerala, very non-intrusive. Male and family sections available.
Indian restaurant, with food about the same quality as Bawadi but slightly more expensive. They also have "Chinese" food. The ambiance is extremely noisy. Staff are friendly, and a couple of them speak English. Many Omanis come here with their families, there is a family section in the back of the restaurant.
Food is okay, not great and a touch more expensive than Spicy Village.
Sur's newest hotel, with restaurant next door.
Basic, with free wi-fi and breakfast, within walking distance of the souq and bus stop.
Has wi-fi, pool, and onsite restaurant and bar.
Visitors may find the souq disappointing, as it is filled with everyday Chinese-made goods and Indian-made khangars (daggers).
Dhow models of various sizes, made by the shipwrights, are for sale.
There is no airport in Sur. Although one was in the works several years ago, the project has since been abandoned due to the expected increased frequency of cyclones.
Read in the guideThere is no public transportation in Sur beside taxis, which charge 150 Bzs for any ride within Sur.
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