08-07-2025
Oman Kite Festival from July 15
Set to commence from July 15-24 until July 24 in Barr al Hikman, the Oman Kite Festival promises an exhilarating fusion of world-class kitesurfing action, cultural immersion, and family-friendly entertainment, all against the breathtaking backdrop of Oman's pristine coastline.
The Oman Kite Festival, an initiative by OMRAN Group in collaboration with Oman Sail, aims to position key coastal destinations as premier international venues for adventure and sports tourism. Building on the resounding success of last year's Oman Downwinder, the Oman Kite Festival 2025 has been expanded in both geographical scope and duration, inviting a larger contingent of international athletes
and offering a richer, more diverse experience for all attendees.
Abdulhafidh al-Harthi, assets manager, experiences at Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group), expressed excitement for the event as it draws closer, outlining how the Oman Kite Festival 2025 is a cornerstone of the Group's commitment to showcasing Oman's unique natural assets and diversifying our assets.
Kitesurfers will navigate four challenging phases from Barr al Hikman to Masirah Island on July 16, Masirah Island to Ras Al Ruwais on July 20th, and Pink Lagoons to Al Ashkharah on July 21, and finally from Ras al Jinz to Ras Al Hadd on July 23.
The festival boasts a dynamic calendar of complementary competitions, including the Kite Course Race in Barr Al Hikman on July 15, the Big Air Show and Freestyle Show in Masirah Island on July 17 and 18 respectively, the Coastal Race in Masirah Island on July 19, and the Slalom Race at Ras Al Hadd Lake on July 24.
Off the water, the Oman Kite Festival is designed to be a comprehensive cultural and recreational experience.
