Khasab Travel & Tours

What Khasab Travel & Tours does

Khasab Travel & Tours is a private destination management company and tour operator founded in 1992 by Abdul Khaliique Ahmed, a native of Khasab in the Musandam Peninsula of Oman. The company operates as a self-described pioneer tour operator in the Musandam region, offering dhow cruises, mountain trips, fishing excursions, beach camping, and curated tour packages across Musandam, mainland Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered in Khasab with a secondary office in Dubai, the company maintains a proprietary fleet of more than 19 vessels ranging from 31 to 101 feet, including traditional Omani dhows and luxury yachts across the Big Daddy, Black Pearl, Duretti, Al Shali, Nuvari Luna, Recon, Majesty, Gulf Craft, Integrity, Azimut, Enterprise, and Royal Masa lines. The technology footprint is asset-based (vessels and ground transport) rather than software-based.

The business runs a transaction-fee revenue model across six primary streams: tour packages (Musandam, Oman, UAE destinations), yacht rentals (private charters and shared experiences), ground transportation, MICE and group services for corporate clients, cruise ship shore excursions at Khasab harbor, and commission-based hotel bookings across premium UAE properties such as Al Maha, Bulgari, Burj Al Arab, Four Seasons, and St. Regis. Ancillary offerings include Dubai desert safaris, hot air balloon rides over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, dhow dinner cruises in Dubai Creek and Marina, and city tours to attractions including the Burj Khalifa, Miracle Garden, Dubai Safari Park, and Infinity des Lumieres. Pricing is unit-based and pay-as-you-go in Omani Rial (OMR), with published rates varying by tour type and group size and visible discounting on select SKUs.

Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through the company's website (khasabtours.com), supplemented by WhatsApp and phone bookings, walk-in offices in Khasab and Dubai, a TripAdvisor listing bearing Travellers' Choice recognition, and active social channels on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube. The company claims representation offices worldwide to attract international tourists. With 11-50 employees and over three decades of continuous operation, Khasab Travel & Tours positions itself as a one-stop destination management solution combining proprietary fleet inventory, locally-rooted operational knowledge, and a multi-channel booking infrastructure.

Name

Khasab Travel & Tours

Legal name

Khasab Travel & Tours

Website

https://khasabtours.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Khasab Travel & Tours is a private Omani tour operator founded in 1992 offering dhow cruises, yacht charters, and tour packages across Musandam, Oman, and the UAE, serving individual tourists, cruise ship passengers, and corporate groups via a 19+ vessel fleet and offices in Khasab and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour Operator and Destination Management Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Desert & Dune Adventure Tour Operators (Camel treks, sandboarding) (THAAADAG), Luxury Cruise Charters & Private Expeditions (THAEABAG)

Keywords

• Dhow cruise tours
• Musandam tour packages
• Yacht charter services
• Oman travel operator
• Uae desert safaris

Headquarters

HQ city

Khasab

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: Comprehensive tour packages including day trips, sightseeing tours, desert safaris, city tours, and adventure activities across Musandam, Oman, and UAE destinations. Offered as both shared and private tours.
2. Yacht Rentals: Charter services across a fleet of 19+ vessels ranging from 31 feet to 101 feet, including luxury yachts like Big Daddy 90 Feet, Black Pearl 90 Feet, Majesty series, and traditional dhows. Available for private charter and shared experiences.
3. Transportation Services: Ground transportation services including transfers to and from destinations, airport pickups, and private vehicle arrangements.
4. MICE and Group Services: Meetings, incentives, conferences, and events services for corporate groups and large parties.
5. Cruise Ship Services: Port services and excursion packages for cruise ship passengers visiting Khasab harbor.
6. Hotel Bookings: Commission-based hotel booking services across premium properties in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and UAE destinations including luxury resorts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Khasab Travel & Tours operates as a destination management company and tour operator, arranging dhow cruises, mountain trips, desert safaris, city tours, and customized holiday packages across Musandam (Oman), mainland Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. The company maintains its own fleet of 19+ vessels including traditional Omani dhows and luxury yachts (31–101 feet), and supplements its core tours with yacht charters, cruise ship shore excursions, MICE/group services, ground transportation, and commission-based hotel bookings. It functions as a one-stop travel provider for inbound tourists to the Musandam Peninsula and UAE destinations.

Product overview

Khasab Travel & Tours operates as a tour operator and destination management company offering a diverse portfolio of travel experiences across the Middle East. The core offering consists of tour packages to Musandam (Oman), mainland Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, supplemented by yacht rentals (with a fleet of vessels from 31 to 101 feet), traditional dhow cruises through Musandam fjords, beach camping experiences, and desert adventures in Dubai including dune safaris, hot air balloon rides, and overnight desert camping. Additional services include MICE and group services, cruise ship port services, and ground transportation. The company also offers curated day tours to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Salalah attractions, luxury hotel bookings, dhow dinner cruises in Dubai Creek and Marina, and shared yacht experiences. Established in 1992, the company positions itself as a pioneer tour operator in the Musandam region with representation offices worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tour Packages - Musandam

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Orient Tours: Long-standing Middle East tour operator covering Oman, UAE, and broader Gulf destinations with multi-day itineraries; broader incumbent that competes for the same inbound European and Asian tourist demand.
• Arabian Adventures: A Dubai Holding-owned tour operator offering desert safaris, city tours, and dhow cruises across the UAE; competes on overlapping Dubai packages and represents a much larger incumbent in the same customer segment.
• Big Bus Tours: Global open-top sightseeing operator with a strong Dubai presence offering hop-on-hop-off city tours and excursion add-ons; competes on the Dubai city-tour and sightseeing segments of Khasab Travel & Tours' UAE catalog.

Direct peers

• Nirvana Travel & Tourism: Oman-headquartered tour operator running Musandam dhow cruises, mountain trips, and multi-stop Oman itineraries; directly comparable offering, fleet model, and customer base to Khasab Travel & Tours.
• Khimji Travel & Tours: Established Oman-based travel agency and tour operator with packages spanning Muscat, Musandam, and Gulf destinations; comparable in tour-operator scale, Oman-centric positioning, and multi-channel distribution.
• Xclusive Yachts: Dubai-based luxury yacht and boat charter operator offering shared and private cruises along the Marina, Ain Dubai, and Burj Al Arab routes; Khasab Travel & Tours already resells its products, making it a direct partner/competitor in the yacht-charter category.
• National Travel & Tourism: One of the largest Oman-based tour operators offering multi-destination Oman and UAE packages, including Musandam excursions and dhow cruises; directly comparable in scope, regional focus, and tour-operator business model.
• Cozmo Travel: UAE-based travel management company offering leisure and corporate travel packages across the Gulf, including Musandam and dhow-cruise add-ons; overlaps with Khasab Travel & Tours on UAE inbound tour distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KhasabToursKTT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxGQWeyPVwo7f0d0hNzDssw?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/KhasabTours
• Instagraminstagram.com/khasab.tours

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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