From Masafi, point the compass north and cut through the dramatically rugged Hajar Mountains to the sleepy fishing village of Dibba. This is the northernmost point of the 65km scenic East Coast highway to Fujairah, hemmed in by the Hajars, shimmering beaches and the turquoise expanse of the Gulf of Oman. The diving and snorkelling are still good here, despite the damaging effects of a prolonged red tide.
Dibba is unique in that its territory is shared by two emirates and the Sultanate of Oman. The most interesting section is the harbour in the Omani section – take your passport if you want to cross the border. Here you can watch grizzled fishermen haul in their catch, visit the fish and fresh produce market and take a dhow trip to unspoilt dive sites along the remote eastern coast of the Musandam Peninsula.
