Raʾs al-Ḥadd () is a village in Ash Sharqiyah district in Oman. It is on a point at the entrance to the Gulf of Oman.
The region is served by Ras al Hadd Airport.
Geography Al-Hajar Mountains are located to the west.
The beaches at Ras al Hadd and nearby Ra's al-Jinz are known as a breeding ground for green sea turtles.Oman, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide - Page 239 Diana Darke, Sandra Shields - 2010 "The beaches of Ras Al Hadd and Ras Al Jinz provide nesting grounds for an estimated 20,000 turtles each year that migrate from as far as the Red Sea and the East African coast. Turtles can be seen virtually year round, but September to "
Indian intelligence radar There is an Indian listening post at Ras al Hadd,"India activates first listening post on foreign soil: radars in Madagascar", Indian Express, 18 July 2007., .".", World Politics Review, 7 January 2015."India's string of flowers:India obtains two strategically significant toeholds in the Indian Ocean.", India Today, 27 March 2015. and berthing rights for the Indian Navy at Muscat naval base.Overseas Military Bases of Indian , Defence News ."Naval muscle should fetch economic returns." , The Tribune, 20 March 2015.
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. Throughout the year, they haul their weight of up to 190 kilograms from the sea at Ras Al Jinz to lay their eggs.
On 23 April 1996, Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve is designated as a nature reserve.
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.
See also Eastern Arabia Defence cooperation between Oman and India List of lighthouses in Oman
References
External links OpenStreetMap - Ras al Hadd