Ras al Hadd
Place
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Raʾs al-Ḥadd (Arabic: رَأْس ٱلْحَدّ) is a village in Ash Sharqiyah district in Oman. It is on a point at the entrance to the Gulf of Oman.[1]
Ra's al-Hadd
رَأْس ٱلْحَدّ | |
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Sunset in Ras al Hadd | |
  Ra's al-Hadd Oman | |
| Coordinates: 22°31′59.1″N 59°47′53.9″E |
The region is served by Ras al Hadd Airport.
Geography
Al-Hajar Mountains are located to the west.[2]
The beaches at Ras al Hadd and nearby Ra's al-Jinz are known as a breeding ground for green sea turtles.[3][4][5]
Indian intelligence radar
Landmarks
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
The easternmost peninsula in Oman hosts one of the most important populations of green turtles in the Indian Ocean, according to UNESCO.[12] Throughout the year, these vast sea-reptiles haul their weight of up to 190 kilograms from the sea at Ras Al Jinz to lay the future of this endangered species.
On 23 April 1996, Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve is designated as a nature reserve.[12]
Shopping
Located at the heart of Ras Al Hadd is the area's first shopping centre, Alfouz Hypermarket, which opened on 10 May 2018. The mall caters to the shopping needs of the people of Ras Al Hadd and also to tourists, with items from groceries to swimwear.
