Barr Al Hikman, Al Wasta Governorate

Barr Al Hikman, together with the West Asian–East African Flyway, is a wetland paradise of exceptional importance for migrating birds. It's known for its biodiversity, with huge numbers of invertebrates hidden in the sediments, providing ample food for the hundreds of thousands of migratory waterbirds that rely on these coastal oases as they pass through the Arabian Peninsula on their way to and from Africa.

Barr Al Hikman is an outstanding island in Oman for birdwatchers and scuba divers. The island is a bird refuge about 5OO kilometers from Muscat, where visitors can see a variety of species from Siberia's northern coastlines.

People can also find a variety of fish in addition to birds. The island is one of the most beautiful spots to visit in the Middle East, as well as a vital migration stopover. People will never want to leave the islands because of the birds and seafood.

Location: Center of Oman's east coast in AlWasta Governorate, 500 kms south of Muscat
Things To Do: Birds and Fishes