Oman
Kite Festival 2025 to Begin on 15 July

Muscat,
6 May (ONA) — Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), in
collaboration with Oman Sail, announced the launch of the Oman Kite Festival
2025.

The
step will contribute to cementing Oman’s position on the global map of
adventure and sports tourism.

The
event will take place from 15-24 July 2025, starting from Barr Al Hikman and
concluding at Ras Al Hadd, traversing some of the most picturesque coastal
regions of the Sultanate of Oman.

Sultan
Sulaiman Al Khudoori, Assets Manager at OMRAN Group emphasized that the
festival aligns with OMRAN Group’s strategy to diversify tourism experiences
and unlock the potential of Oman’s exceptional natural assets. He noted that
the strong momentum generated by last year’s downwinder races served as a
driving force for scaling up the event this year, both in geographical scope
and event duration. The expanded format is expected to attract a larger number
of international athletes and deliver a richer tourism offering that reflects
the diversity of Oman’s coastal environments.

Shaima
Said Al Asmi, events specialist at Oman Sail stated that the festival marks a
major milestone in the development of marine sports in Oman. Al Asmi
highlighted the country’s ideal coastal conditions—ranging from ecological
variety to favorable wind and weather—and noted that the participation of elite
international kitesurfing brings a new dimension to the festival and
strengthens Oman’s positioning as a top destination for water-based adventure
tourism.

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. Complementing the main event are
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.

Serving
as a dynamic platform to showcase Oman’s breathtaking coastal and marine
landscapes, the Oman Kite Festival 2025 contributes to boosting tourism
activity and reinforcing Oman’s reputation as a premier destination for
international sporting events. The initiative also aims to promote underexplored
destinations, support domestic tourism, and expand the reach of adventure and
experience-based travel across the Sultanate of Oman.

—Ends/AG