Wadi Dayqah Dam
Wadi Dayqah Dam
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Lia B
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
The location is tranquil with nice views - it has good facilities for basic water sports BUT the cafe is awful! Really poor quality.- don’t bother!!!! Sadly the toilets were unclean with no toilet roll. Such a shame the most isn’t being made of this attraction.
Written 13 January 2023
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Yorkshire Lad - The Original
York, UK1,643 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Popped over enroute to Bimmah Sink Hole. Check out my review.
Nice drive up. First one there on a Sunday morning about 0900. Good views over the water from the dam wall. Visiter Centre, not open or did I not spot it? Water activities not open, not sure why. Toilets so so. Worth gping to enroute to somewhere else but for no other reason.
Nice drive up. First one there on a Sunday morning about 0900. Good views over the water from the dam wall. Visiter Centre, not open or did I not spot it? Water activities not open, not sure why. Toilets so so. Worth gping to enroute to somewhere else but for no other reason.
Written 22 January 2024
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RemyaV
Muscat, Masqat, Oman155 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
The Quriyat dam offers breathtaking views, right from the journey till you reach the top of the viewing point. Covered with misty mighty mountains you will really enjoy the journey towards the dam and then the view from the dam is extremely awesome. There is a park equipped with restrooms and shelters adjacent to the dam.The right time to visit the place is in winter when you can enjoy the weather, going there during the rains may not be a wise thing to do as the drive may be dangerous. Carry enough stuff to eat/drink as there no shops in the vicinity.
Written 24 July 2013
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doctor694
Oman75 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
I usually make a stopover at the Mazara Dam when driving to Wadi Arbiyeen. It is a convenient place to make a snack-and-coffee break while admiring the magnificent dam and beautiful turquoise water swarming with fish. However, the place is overcrowded and quite hot most of the year, and there is nothing more to be offered to a curious Western tourist.
However, maybe just 2 kms further, there is a village with a lovely little castle atop of a steep ridge overlooking the always flowing Wadi Dayqah. Sadly, nobody seems interested to preserve this lovely little piece of Omani history. Every year its condition is more miserable and soon there will be nothing to restore. And if properly restored and managed, this castle could be a nice little B&B (definitely needed all over Oman) and even bring some extra income to the locals.
However, maybe just 2 kms further, there is a village with a lovely little castle atop of a steep ridge overlooking the always flowing Wadi Dayqah. Sadly, nobody seems interested to preserve this lovely little piece of Omani history. Every year its condition is more miserable and soon there will be nothing to restore. And if properly restored and managed, this castle could be a nice little B&B (definitely needed all over Oman) and even bring some extra income to the locals.
Written 18 October 2015
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Mohsin A
Muscat, Oman508 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Mazara dam is about one and half hour drive from Muscat. Good place for kids. Nice place for photography.
Written 27 April 2015
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alrayes1977
Ajman, United Arab Emirates237 contributions
If you are planning to visit this place GPS Navigation is advised.
The road is ok and signs are there but still I advised everybody to use Navigators.
2nd thing is to visit the dam in morning time.
Roads are ok,and sedan car can reach there smoothly.
It is very calm place and there is a cafeteria for soft drinks.
The road is ok and signs are there but still I advised everybody to use Navigators.
2nd thing is to visit the dam in morning time.
Roads are ok,and sedan car can reach there smoothly.
It is very calm place and there is a cafeteria for soft drinks.
Written 10 March 2015
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doctor694
Oman75 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Wadi Dayqah Dam is located in a beautiful valley on the way to Wadi Arbiyyeen. It is really impressive and worth seeing but I don't recommend staying there for more than 10 minutes. Always there are too many people, noise, crowd and this is what I am trying to avoid during the weekends outdoors. And there is only one place where one can find a poor choice of snacks and refreshments, along with rather poor toilets. It is much more worthwhile to visit the Al Husn, a small castle perched upon a cliff overlooking the wadi and an ever-flowing stream. Unfortunately, this place, which could be turned into a most attractive and lucrative B&B, is allowed to decay slowly but irreversibly...
Written 15 December 2014
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MAPSRAM
Muscat, Oman8 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
Nice place to visit for your holidays. The dam is new and still people are not aware of the place. It has a very
nice view and the water is good. Omanis are very friendly. It is recommended to visit and have a holiday pleasure.
nice view and the water is good. Omanis are very friendly. It is recommended to visit and have a holiday pleasure.
Written 24 January 2013
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Wan Nurnizam
Dubai, United Arab Emirates33 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
I really enjoyed the drive there. The road is clearly marked and having a gps makes it even easier, especially when trying to get out from the city to reach the highway. The dam is no Hoover Dam but its the first dam that I visit in my life and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would suggest not to go there on a weekend because I can foresee it could get crowded and the winding road may get clogged up with cars. If you have the time, just drive past the entrance to the dam and head to the small village to have a feel of what its like to live there.
Written 13 November 2014
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Imran K
Muscat, Oman174 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
This place is just 1 hour and 15 mins drive from Muscat on Sur road. The directions are very clear. It is a nice place to come with a big group of family and friends for a day's picnic.
There is a decent coffee shop (restaurant) here which serves biryani for lunch (available from 11.30 am).
There is a decent coffee shop (restaurant) here which serves biryani for lunch (available from 11.30 am).
Written 13 October 2014
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Not at the dam official site, no swimming is allowed.. am sure somewhere on the approach to the dam will be able to get there and swim.
Written 19 October 2019
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