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The Oman Kite Festival is Happening on This Date
Soar across Oman’s breathtaking coasts with kite races, cultural events, and family-friendly activities at the 2025 Oman Kite Festival.
- Publish date: Tuesday، 06 May 2025
The Oman Kite Festival 2025, organized by Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) in collaboration with Oman Sail, is set to take place from July 15 to 24, 2025.
The festival will commence at Barr al Hikman and conclude at Ras Al Hadd, traversing some of the most picturesque coastal regions of the Sultanate.
The festival will feature a series of races, including the multi-stage “Downwinder” race, which unfolds over four phases: from Barr Al Hikman to Masirah Island, from Masirah to Ras Al Ruwais, then from the Pink Lagoons to Al Ashkharah, and finally from Ras Al Jinz to Ras Al Hadd.
There will also be additional competitions, such as the Kite Course Race at Barr al Hikman, Coastal Race at Masirah Island, and Slalom Race at Ras Al Hadd. On the sidelines, the festival will offer family-friendly activities and an SME exhibition at Ashkharah Municipal Park.
The Oman Kite Festival 2025 promises to be a vibrant celebration of marine sports, cultural exchange, and tourism, highlighting Oman's natural beauty and positioning the country as a premier destination for water-based adventure tourism.