If you are in the UAE and want a quick break from city noise, Khasab in Oman is a perfect choice. Known as the “Norway of Arabia,” this hidden gem on the Musandam Peninsula gives you calm turquoise waters, steep mountains, and peaceful fjord-like inlets. It is just a 2.5-hour drive from Dubai. As you drive, you pass coastal cliffs that drop into brilliant blue seas, and soon the urban stress fades away. Khasab stands out because of its huge rocky fjords rising straight from glassy waters, creating a scenery more like Scandinavia than Arabia. A popular way to enjoy Khasab is by taking a traditional Omani dhow cruise through its quiet waterways. This ride offers fresh sea breezes, calm waters, and stunning views all around. For those craving nature without flying far, Khasab is a scenic escape worth visiting.