Khasab to Ras al Khaimah This may come as a surprise, but Oman has some of the finest driving roads on this continent. The region is not only mountainous but also on the coast, and features long ribbons of race-track smooth tarmac. The roads are unpredictable and leave no room for error, with large boulders strewn in along the way, which only adds to the challenge. The 90-km stretch from Khasab to Ras al Khaimah is particularly beautiful as it hugs the fjords along the Omani coast, and has the sea on one side and a sheer cliff on the other