'Mountain of Sun') is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of the town of Al-Hamra.
[4] The mountain is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (150 miles) from Muscat.
It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak.
The highest point of the mountain is the North Summit, which is occupied by a military base and is a restricted area.
The Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, states the North Summit to be 3,009 m (9,872 ft) high.