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Opening days in Sur: what's closed on Friday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Sur with known opening hours, 3 close on Friday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Saturday in Sur
3 closed · 5 open
Closed on Saturday
- Al Ayjah FortAlso closed: Fri
- Sunaysilah FortAlso closed: Fri
- Al Kamil FortAlso closed: Fri
Open on Saturday
- Sur Maritime Museum9:00–17:00
- Dhow Shipyard of Sur8:00–17:30
- Al Ayjah WatchtowerOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Bilad Sur Castle8:00–20:00
- Wadi Shab7:00–17:30
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sur Maritime Museum | 8–13:30 | 8–13:30 | 8–13:30 | 8–13:30 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 8–13:30 |
| Al Ayjah Fort | 8–13:30 | 8–13:30 | 8–13:30 | 8–13:30 | ✕ | ✕ | 8–13:30 |
| Dhow Shipyard of Sur | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 |
| Al Ayjah Watchtower | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Sunaysilah Fort | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | ✕ | ✕ | 9–16 |
| Bilad Sur Castle | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 |
| Al Kamil Fort | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | ✕ | ✕ | 9–16 |
| Wadi Shab | 7–17:30 | 7–17:30 | 7–17:30 | 7–17:30 | 7–17:30 | 7–17:30 | 7–17:30 |
Open late in Sur
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Al Ayjah WatchtowerOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Sur closed on Friday?
Some are. 3 of the 8 top sights in Sur with known hours close on Friday: Al Ayjah Fort, Sunaysilah Fort, Al Kamil Fort. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Sur?
On Sunday, 8 of the 8 top sights in Sur are open: Sur Maritime Museum, Al Ayjah Fort, Dhow Shipyard of Sur, Al Ayjah Watchtower, Sunaysilah Fort, Bilad Sur Castle, Al Kamil Fort, Wadi Shab.
Which attractions in Sur are open every day?
5 top sights in Sur are open all seven days: Sur Maritime Museum, Dhow Shipyard of Sur, Al Ayjah Watchtower, Bilad Sur Castle, Wadi Shab.
Which sights in Sur are open late?
Al Ayjah Watchtower stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-26). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Muscat).
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