Few saltwater destinations offer the same blend of variety and challenge as Oman. This fishery has been pioneered by Arabian Fly Sport Fishing, who spent years unlocking its coastline to create a world-class operation. Here, anglers can pursue the Indo-Pacific Permit, one of fly fishing’s ultimate prizes, along with Milkfish, Queenfish, Bream, Bluefish, Trevally, Pompano, Tuna, and Dorado. These are wild, diverse waters where every session brings a new test.
The fishing is as varied as the coast itself. Mornings may mean stalking tailing Permit under sheer cliffs or sight fishing in secluded bays. Afternoons can see bait balls erupt offshore, with Dorado and Tuna ripping through the surface. For those who like endurance, long walks along vast beaches and sudden sprints after tailing fish deliver technical, physical encounters that few destinations can match.
Guides here bring decades of global saltwater fly experience. They specialise in putting anglers in front of Permit at the right time and tide, while leading conservation efforts including a dedicated Permit tagging programme in partnership with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust.
After hard fishing, guests unwind in style at the Juweira Boutique Hotel on Salalah’s marina promenade. Overlooking the Arabian Sea with the Jebel Samhan mountains behind, it offers spacious rooms, two pools, a wellness centre, and several restaurants and bars. White sandy beaches lie just steps away, creating a luxury base with comfort to match the fishing.
For anglers chasing world-class Permit in wild surroundings, with expert guiding and luxury at day’s end, Oman delivers a saltwater holiday of rare distinction.
The season runs from October to May.
Season: October to May
Peak: Tide Dependent
Weight: 10lb to 35lb
Average Weight: 15lb
Season: October to May
Peak: Tide Dependent
Weight: 5lb to 15lb
Average Weight: 8lb
Season: October to May
Peak: Tide Dependent
Weight: 15lb to 20lb
Average Weight: 10lb
Season: October to May
Peak: Tide Dependent
Weight: 10lb to 30lb
Average Weight: 15lb
Season: October to May
Peak: October
Weight: 30lb to 120lb
Average Weight: 60lb
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Abu Dhabi
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Abu Dhabi
Depart: TBA
Arrive: Zayed International Airport
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Depart Abu Dhabi - Arrive Salalah
Depart Abu Dhabi - Arrive Salalah
Depart: Zayed International Airport
Arrive: Salalah Airport
Transfer from Salalah Airport to the Juweira Boutique Hotel
Transfer from Salalah Airport to the Juweira Boutique Hotel
Once you have landed and collected your bags, a representative from our partners will transfer you on the short drive to your hotel. After you’ve checked in and been shown to your room, the rest of the day is free for you to relax and unwind at your leisure.
Juweira Boutique Hotel
Overnight Accommodation
Juweira Boutique Hotel in a Twin Room on a Half board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your first two fishing days, you’ll get to experience the first-class fly fishing on offer in Oman, a fishery that has been pioneered by our partners, who have spent years unlocking this incredible coastline.
The fishing here is as varied as the landscape, with the chance to wet a fly for the Indo-Pacific Permit, one of fly fishing’s ultimate prizes, along with Milkfish, Queenfish, Bream, Bluefish, Trevally, Pompano, Tuna, and Dorado.
Juweira Boutique Hotel
Overnight Accommodation
Juweira Boutique Hotel in a Twin Room on a Half board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your third and fourth fishing day, and throughout your fishing week, you will meet with your guides around 6.00 am (depending on the tides), by the boats on the floating dock.
Fishing the inshore waters early in the morning can be a fantastic time of day to find tailing Permit or bait-busting predators such as Queenfish, Trevally, or Bluefish.
Juweira Boutique Hotel
Overnight Accommodation
Juweira Boutique Hotel in a Twin Room on a Half board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your last two fishing days, if there’s a species of fish you haven’t caught and would like to target, let your guides know, and they will do their best to make it happen. The guides are among the best in the country, experts in their fields, and will do their utmost to ensure you enjoy a holiday of a lifetime.
Juweira Boutique Hotel
Overnight Accommodation
Juweira Boutique Hotel in a Twin Room on a Half board basis
Transfer from the Juweira Boutique Hotel to Salalah Airport
Transfer from the Juweira Boutique Hotel to Salalah Airport
In the morning on departure day, once you have checked out of the hotel, a representative from our partners will transfer you back to the airport in time for your return flight home.
Depart Salalah - Arrive Abu Dhabi
Depart Salalah - Arrive Abu Dhabi
Depart: Salalah Airport
Arrive: Zayed International Airport
Depart Abu Dhabi - Arrive Any international airport
Depart Abu Dhabi - Arrive Any international airport
Depart: Zayed International Airport
Arrive: TBA
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Prices are shown per person and are based on twin rooms and two anglers per guide unless stated otherwise. All prices are accurate at the time of publication but may vary slightly depending on factors such as travel dates, booking time, airline pricing, or fuel surcharges set by the operators.
Flights are always priced at the most competitive rates available at the time of enquiry to ensure you receive the best possible value when booking.
Proudly an ATOL bonded company, our trips are complete packages, including all flights, transfers, accommodation, and fantastic fishing and shooting experiences.
| Travel Available Between These Dates | Days | Price | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2026 | 30/10/2026 | 8 | £4,938 | Enquire |
| 31/10/2026 | 29/11/2026 | 8 | £4,997 | Enquire |
| 30/11/2026 | 30/12/2026 | 8 | £5,204 | Enquire |
| 31/12/2026 | 29/04/2027 | 8 | £5,191 | Enquire |
| 30/09/2027 | 30/10/2027 | 8 | £5,133 | Enquire |
| 31/10/2027 | 29/11/2027 | 8 | £5,191 | Enquire |
| 30/11/2027 | 30/12/2027 | 8 | £5,399 | Enquire |
| 31/12/2027 | 29/04/2028 | 8 | £5,395 | Enquire |
| 30/09/2028 | 30/10/2028 | 8 | £5,337 | Enquire |
| 31/10/2028 | 29/11/2028 | 8 | £5,395 | Enquire |
| 30/11/2028 | 30/12/2028 | 8 | £5,603 | Enquire |
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"A huge thank you to everyone involved in planning my trip, I had the most delightful week. The fishing was exceptional and the Permit were very obliging, I landed both the Indo-Pacific and African-us species. The hotel was absolutely stunning also and the staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel most welcome. "
"The fishing guides were exceptional and really knew the waters and fishing grounds. I landed some stunning Permit and an abundance of Queenfish, which fight incredibly hard and often came completely clear of the water. The boutique hotel was first class and the rooms and food were amazing. "
"From the moment I left my front door to the moment I returned home my week was simply perfect. The fishing gods must have been looking over me too, as the bite was red hot all week. When I booked I was told how lovely the Juweira Boutique Hotel was and I certainly wasn't disappointed, it was luxurious."
"Sportquest staff excellent."
"Great fishing destination. Superb accommodation, 100 yards from the dock, exceptional guiding by Arabian Fly, and wonderful fishing: inshore for permit and offshore for queenfish, mahi mahi and tuna, plus many other species. A good mix of fly and lure fishing. We will be back."
"This was our second trip to Oman. This time we flew to Salalah via Muscat on Oman Air rather than via Doha on Qatar Air. The former had better flight times and connections and was very punctual but the on-board food was poor compared to Qatar Air. Still the better option though.
The fishing arrangements with Arabian Fly and their guiding were excellent: knowledgable, friendly and helpful. The sea conditions were less good than last year and the fishing correspondingly tougher. Permit were less evident but we had some excellent Mahi Mahi (20 one morning) and Queenfish (up to 25 pounds) fishing.
The accommodation and food at the Jumeira Boutique Hotel were superb, the best we’ve had on any overseas fishing holiday.
Strongly recommended.
"
A comfortable nights sleep after a day out on the water is of utmost importance. Located just 25 minutes from Salalah International airport in the picturesque marina promenade of Hawana is the Juweira Boutique Hotel which offers 82 guestrooms, including 21 spacious Marina Suites, 3 family rooms, 40 Juweira Rooms and 18 Apartments with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms apartments for larger families or groups of friends. Each room has access to a private terrace or balcony overlooking the majestic Indian Ocean or Marina Promenade. This beautiful 4-star hotel is situated along the white sandy beaches of the Arabian Sea with a stunning backdrop of the Jebel Samhan mountains.
Hawana Salalah offers an authentic taste of Oman. The traditional lifestyle and values are expressed in the glowing architecture and aromatic food along with the scents of frankincense and sandalwood. Hawana Salalah is a popular destination for tourists who are attracted by its incredible vistas and climate. Elegant and understated, the 4-star hotel was designed in a classic oriental theme by an Egyptian architect, Adel Mokhtar. The décor and furnishings of this Orient inspired hotel to exude a refreshing blend of contemporary European and traditionally Oriental flavours. The Juweira Boutique Hotel offers a variety of recreational facilities and services, including 2 large swimming pools, a state-of-the-art wellness centre and intimate guestrooms.
The hotel offers luxurious deluxe rooms and marina suites, the perfect way to relax after a day out on the water. Amenities include 2 international restaurants, a bar, 2 large swimming pools and a state of the art wellness centre and treatment rooms.
There are many boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, a bar overlooking the marina, a dive centre, long stretches of pristine white sandy beaches, and 2 spas within the marina. This, along with the many exciting activities and sights that Oman offers, means that non-fishing partners or family members can also enjoy a holiday away.
Oman, for many years, has been making saltwater fly anglers dreams come true. It has been kept a little below the radar until the Arabian Fly Sport Fishing company explored the entire coastline and decided to set up its operation. They can now proudly offer the chance to fish this stunning and remote destination in the first-class comfort with some of the most experienced guides.
A considerable advantage of fishing in Oman is the varied opportunities from inshore and offshore from their stylish boats. Then you have the beach fishing where you will be chasing tailing Indo-Pacific Permit Fishing Oman, Omani Bream, Milkfish, Queenfish, Bluefish, Pompano, and multiple Trevally species all can be fished for on this fantastic fishing adventure.
We have some amazing saltwater fly fishing videos including Permit Fishing Oman over on our Youtube Channel that may give you some inspiration and help when choosing what holiday would suit you. Being able to see what to expect is a massive help in deciding where to travel. Head over to the Sportquest Holidays Youtube channel.
The coastline in Oman is a true fisherman’s paradise, with it being one of the most rugged and diverse places you are likely to find. From long sandy beaches to the sheer cliff faces, it truly is a dream location to fish.
Since Arabian Fly set up business there, they have been looking at protecting the important fishery. The first project they got involved in was the tagging of Permit. With a bit of help from The Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT), their main goal was to gather as much data on the Indo-Pacific Permit Fishing Oman as possible, which will help protect their population in Oman and their habitats.
“We hope, in time, that this program will bring many exciting changes to an already beautiful region in Oman and help to protect the unique fishing grounds, beaches and above all the outstandingly special Indo Pacific permit population that we are so lucky to be able to enjoy here”
As previously mentioned, the diversity of Permit Fishing Oman is what attracts lots of anglers each year, from inshore and offshore boat fishing to spectacular and remote beach fishing. When you head out for your day’s boat fishing, there are no long journeys as the main drop-offs are a few minutes from the dock; this allows you to maximise your fishing time.
Each day you will get the opportunity to fish the morning for large shoals of tailing Permit and many other species whilst drifting along the vast cliff faces or exploring the shallow beaches and secluded bays. Then if you wish, you can switch it up and spend the afternoon fishing for sizeable busting bait balls of Tuna and Dorado, which are great fun on light tackle.
If you decide to fish the many long sandy beaches and secluded bays, you will need to be aware that it’s not for the faint-hearted as it requires long hikes and then when you find the fish, you may find that running up and down the beaches chasing tailing fish is the order for the day.
Offshore fishing days are a great alternative and with them only being a few minutes from the dock, it’s a great way to spend days fishing. You can choose to either fly fish or use conventional tackle while fishing offshore. (tackle not included)
There are two boats available at Arabian Fly Fishing, the fantastic 30ft offshore boat, equipped with all the latest electronics. Twin 200 four-stroke Yamaha engines, Furuno electronics and radar, will see you to the fishing marks quickly and in comfort.
The inshore fishing boat ‘Arabian fly’ is a custom-built fly fishing machine. It has a 24ft hull, twin four-stroke engines, front and rear raised casting decks, lean posts and under deck fly rod racks.
The guiding and owner team, Clare and Brandon King, are some of the best in the area at putting people in front of the elusive Indo-Pacific Permit. Brandon has been fishing for as long as he can remember and started guiding back in 2007 in Mozambique, fishing both blue water and the coastal mangrove system. He has travelled and fished worldwide from Cuba, Seychelles, Sudan, Australia, Zambia, Tanzania, Madagascar, Mozambique, Scotland, England, UAE, Oman, Slovenia, Mexico and South Africa. So you will be in very safe hands.
Clare King started life in Marketing and spent the start of her working life in London. Still, fishing has always been her passion and has seen her travel the globe and fish places such as Florida, Alaska, Cuba, Russia, Seychelles, Australia, Scotland, England, UAE, Oman, Slovenia and Mexico. She now devotes her time to guiding and the management and marketing of Arabian Fly and working on ways to promote conservation within Oman, focusing on our newly launched Permit tagging project.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in planning my trip, I had the most delightful week. The fishing was exceptional and the Permit were very obliging, I landed both the Indo-Pacific and African-us species. The hotel was absolutely stunning also and the staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel most welcome.
The fishing guides were exceptional and really knew the waters and fishing grounds. I landed some stunning Permit and an abundance of Queenfish, which fight incredibly hard and often came completely clear of the water. The boutique hotel was first class and the rooms and food were amazing.
From the moment I left my front door to the moment I returned home my week was simply perfect. The fishing gods must have been looking over me too, as the bite was red hot all week. When I booked I was told how lovely the Juweira Boutique Hotel was and I certainly wasn't disappointed, it was luxurious.
Sportquest staff excellent.
Thank you John, glad you enjoyed your trip.
Regards Peter.
Great fishing destination. Superb accommodation, 100 yards from the dock, exceptional guiding by Arabian Fly, and wonderful fishing: inshore for permit and offshore for queenfish, mahi mahi and tuna, plus many other species. A good mix of fly and lure fishing. We will be back.
Super stuff Selby, glad you had a great trip.
Regards Peter.
This was our second trip to Oman. This time we flew to Salalah via Muscat on Oman Air rather than via Doha on Qatar Air. The former had better flight times and connections and was very punctual but the on-board food was poor compared to Qatar Air. Still the better option though.
The fishing arrangements with Arabian Fly and their guiding were excellent: knowledgable, friendly and helpful. The sea conditions were less good than last year and the fishing correspondingly tougher. Permit were less evident but we had some excellent Mahi Mahi (20 one morning) and Queenfish (up to 25 pounds) fishing.
The accommodation and food at the Jumeira Boutique Hotel were superb, the best we’ve had on any overseas fishing holiday.
Strongly recommended.
Hi,
Thanks for coming back and for your great feedback! Glad to hear the fishing, hotel, and guides didn’t disappoint. Hope to see you again!
Harrison
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