Hotels in Sohar

About Sohar

Sohar is a port city on Oman's northern coast, where the Gulf of Oman meets the Arabian Sea. It sits roughly midway between the capital Muscat and the border with the United Arab Emirates, making it a natural stopping point along the country's main coastal highway. The city has long been associated with trade and maritime activity, and its modern port remains one of the region's busiest. Travellers staying in Sohar find themselves near a working waterfront, with fish markets and dhow harbours alongside more recent development. The city also serves as a gateway to the nearby Al Batinah plain, a fertile coastal strip where agriculture thrives. Inland, the Hajar Mountains rise sharply, offering a dramatic backdrop and access to wadis and traditional mountain villages. Sohar maintains a more relaxed, less hurried atmosphere than Oman's larger cities, while still providing the amenities visitors expect. The surrounding waters are known for their marine life, and beaches stretch along the coast in both directions from the city centre.