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Bawshar: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Bawshar is one of the provinces of Muscat, in northeastern Oman. The province borders wilayat Muttrah in the east and wilayat Seeb in the west, it overlooks the Sea of Oman to the north.

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Dubai1,527 hosts · 3 hr 40 min
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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about regional tensions following recent strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran ('Warnings and insurance' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
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The advisory level remains at 3. There were no changes to the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Reconsider travel to Oman due to the risk of terrorism and armed conflict . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to the Yemen border area due to terrorism and armed conflict.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Muscat International Airport MCT12 km from the centre
Suhar International Airport OHS202 km from the centre
Fujairah International Airport FJR270 km from the centre

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